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Attack on Humanitarian Convoy in Darfur: Statement from the Minister of International Development

03/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I condemn today’s attack on the UN humanitarian convoy in Darfur, which reportedly killed several people. They were working to deliver emergency aid to an area with immense needs. Attacks on humanitarian workers are prohibited under international

Statement by Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and Spain: A renewed commitment for the implementation of the two-state solution

28/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Governments of Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and Spain reaffirm commitment to the two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.

New regulation on field safety in Svalbard – guides must be approved

06/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Government has implemented a new regulation on field safety in Svalbard intended to ensure continued responsible development of tourism in a time of increasing activity and rapid climate change. The regulation includes, among other things, an

Press Invitation: Welcome to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)

05/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

Lillestrøm, 23–27 June 2025 – Norway is hosting the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025, the UN’s premier gathering for the future of the Internet. This will be the largest UN event ever held in Norway, with thousands of participants from

Helping to reduce social inequalities and promote green transition in Slovakia

05/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway signed an agreement in Slovakia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

New ambassadors from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Malaysia

06/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 5 June 2025.

Norway Moves Forward with Age Limit for Social Media

11/06/2025 News story Ministry of Children and Families, Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Office of the Prime Minister

The Norwegian government is taking decisive steps to protect children online by presenting a public consultation proposal for a new law that would prohibit social media platforms from offering their services to children under the age of 15.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on Israel’s attacks on Iran

13/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I condemn the military escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran. The attacks breach international law, increase regional tensions and threaten global security. They set back efforts to reach a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program

Strengthening efforts to protect children and prisoners

12/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is increasing its support for efforts to protect children deported to Russia, civilians unlawfully detained by Russia and Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Statement: Norway echoes Guterres’ urgent call to Israel and Iran

16/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway echoes António Guterres' urgent call to Israel and Iran.

Longship goes into operation – A Global Breakthrough for Carbon Capture and Storage

17/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

Norway is taking a historic step in the fight against climate change as the world’s first full-scale value chain for carbon capture and storage (CCS) is now being launched. The Longship project marks a milestone in reducing industrial emissions -

CO₂ storage capacity for Northern Lights to be expanded

17/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy has today approved the development plan for the expansion of Northern Lights. Phase 2 of Northern Lights involves a significant increase in developed CO₂ injection capacity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Ready for the Internet Governance Forum

20/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

Norway is hosting the 2025 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) - the UN’s main platform for dialogue and collaboration on the future of the internet. On Sunday, the UN flag and the Norwegian flag will be raised in Lillestrøm.

Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Iran and the war in the Middle East

22/06/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway is deeply concerned about the escalation of the war in the Middle East, following the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities last night. It is regrettable that efforts to find a diplomatic solution and a new nuclear agreement with Iran

President of France to pay official visit to Norway

19/06/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron will be coming to Oslo on 23 -24 June. It is 41 years since a French head of state last paid an official visit to Norway.

Norway and Switzerland sign Agreement on cooperation on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage and Carbon Dioxide Removal

17/06/2025 News story Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Climate and Environment

The bilateral agreement, signed during the Longship Launch event in Oslo, will strengthen cross-border cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR).