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Norway joins EU cooperation on the Baltic Sea

The European Commission today announced the inclusion of Norway as a new member country in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). Norway will become the ninth member of the strategy.

Norway and the EU to help Ukraine through the winter

Norway is entering into a new agreement with the EU to strengthen Ukraine’s energysecurity. Norway will provide NOK 425 million to help Ukraine rebuild a more resilientenergy system.

Denmark acquires Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles worth 2 billion NOK

Denmark is acquiring the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) through a rapid procurement process in collaboration with Norway. The agreement strengthens naval defence in the Nordic region and enhances cooperation between two close allies.

Norway and the Netherlands signed a cooperation agreement

- The Netherlands is one of our closest friends and allies, and we look forward to developing the cooperation further in the coming years, says Minister of Defense Tore O. Sandvik.

The Ministry of Defence and Navantia have through a judicial mediation settled the Helge Ingstad case

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Navantia have agreed to settle the dispute between the parties about the Helge Ingstad frigate. Simultaneously, the parties have entered into an agreement to ensure Navantia’s continuing life cycle support and

The European Commission has decided to introduce safeguard measures on ferroalloys

Statements from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

New business office opens in Kyiv today

"The office will serve as an important hub and contact point for Norwegian and Ukrainian businesses", says Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth.

New Guide Requirements in Svalbard

“Tourism and field activities” that travel, conduct activity, or stay outside inhabited areas in Svalbard must, in the future, use approved Svalbard guides. This is a requirement under the new field safety regulation. Svalbard guides are responsible

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

'Our trade is important. It has grown substantially. Norway is providing about 10 percent of Italy's gas. And we intend to remain a stable provider of energy to Italy,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Fewer young people not in employment, education or training

New figures from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) show a decrease in the number of young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs). At the end of 2025 there were 4 000 fewer such NEETs aged between 20 and 29 than

Prime Minister Støre met European Commission President

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in connection with the UN General Assembly in New York. The two leaders discussed ways in which Europe can strengthen security in an

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

'I can hardly think of any bilateral partnership which is moving forward at the pace we do now - Canada and Norway,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Ottawa

Prime Minister Støre met Iranian President Pezeshkian at the UN

On 23 September, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN in New York.

Critical water shortage in Gaza

Norway provides NOK 25 million to UNICEF to sustain critical water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, acting state secretary Bård Flaarønning is appointed as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

No changes to the monetary policy framework

The Government has decided to keep the key sections in the Monetary Policy Regulation unchanged.

New ambassadors from Italy, Iceland, Denmark and Lithuania

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 24 September 2026

The Prime Minister's statement at the Sixth Summit of the Crimea Platform

'The passage of time cannot render an unlawful occupation lawful. Crimea is part of Ukraine,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre United Nations, New York

The Prime Minister's speech at the British Labour Party’s Annual Conference

'The North Sea still binds us together. For decades, Norwegian oil and gas have supplied British homes and industry. Now we are building the next chapter in offshore wind, carbon capture and new technology,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Liverpool