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Norway working to strengthen UN in a more turbulent world
20/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn a world marked by war, instability and heightened geopolitical tensions, global leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly High-level Week. Key priority areas for the Norwegian delegation include the wars in Ukraine and the
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IMF on the Norwegian economy: robust and well equipped for turbulence
28/08/2025 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian economy is strong and growth-strong, and in a good position to navigate highly uncertain international waters, the IMF states in its Article IV consultation for 2025.
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Changes among the state secretaries
18/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, Mr. Ole Martin Stenberg Slyngstadli has been honourably discharged as acting state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, as of 23 September 2026. Mr. Stenberg Slyngstadli is
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Andfjorden becomes Norway’s largest marine protected area
18/09/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentThe Government has today established the Andfjorden Marine Protected Area in the municipalities of Andøy, Harstad and Senja. Covering approximately 1,848.5 km², the protected area is equivalent to almost 260,000 football pitches.
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IMF: Expect higher growth in the Norwegian economy
28/06/2024 Press release Ministry of FinanceEconomic growth will strengthen gradually and real incomes will increase, improving most households’ purchasing power. This is one of the conclusions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian
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How the Government plans to raise pensions for early retirees with long work records
21/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionNorway’s Labour Party Government wants to provide a secure pension and a dignified retirement to people who have to retire early after many years of work. The Government is now presenting its proposal for an early retirement pension supplement in
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Almost 700 young people participating in the Government’s youth programme
21/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionSince last autumn, hundreds of young people registered with seven different NAV offices have been given a fresh chance in the labour market. They earn an income in return for taking part in work-related or training activities, and they do not need
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Norway steps up efforts for deported Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war
29/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is increasing support for humanitarian efforts in support of deported Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war through UNICEF and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Norway is also co-hosting a conference
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Joint statement on Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories
21/09/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAustralia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK condemn Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s territories breaching Ukraine’s sovereignty.
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Ocean Panel leaders stress key role of oceans in climate-related efforts
23/09/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterLeaders participating in the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) met today in connection with the UN General Assembly in New York. Among other things, the discussions revolved around how ocean-related measures can help to
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Prime Minister Støre met with President Stubb and President Zelensky
23/09/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for political talks in the margins of the UN General Assembly. The three leaders discussed the escalation of Russian missile
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Palestine: ‘The situation is untenable’
23/09/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre delivered Norway’s statement at the high-level meeting on the two-state solution. He emphasised that the Israeli settlements on the West Bank are illegal under international law and pose an obstacle to the
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Norway strengthens global preparedness for future pandemics
21/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will contribute a total of NOK 1 billion to the next strategic period of CEPI - the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. The aim is to strengthen global capacity to detect and stop future epidemics and pandemics through research,
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Statement Issued by Co-Chairs of Global Alliance for Implementation of Two State Solution
28/09/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNew York, September 25, 2026, SPA, The co-chairs of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution issued the following statement:
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Statement on International Safe Abortion Day 2026
28/09/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn the occasion of International Safe Abortion Day, Ambassadors, Envoys and Governments of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and Sweden have released the following statement today (28
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The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 171th session of the Storting
02/10/2026 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterPresident, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.
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Norway authorises defence exports to Moldova
29/09/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government has decided to allow exports of Norwegian defence materiel to the Republic of Moldova.
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Free Trade Agreement with Kosovo enters into force
01/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The agreement opens new doors for Norwegian businesses and contribute to bringing Kosovo closer to Europe,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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New target for waiting times in hospitals: Patients should normally have received treatment or have started treatment within 60 days
19/06/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Government is setting a new target for waiting times and introducing new measures to ensure quicker access to healthcare services. Through “Rett på time” ("Right to an Appointment”) and “Mitt sykehusvalg” (“My Hospital Choice”), patients will,
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Norway to strengthen cooperation with Canada
21/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterOn Sunday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Ottawa. The two Prime Ministers said in a joint statement that Norway and Canada would be entering into an agreement on establishing even closer defence