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New research centre for international economics opens in Norway

A new research centre at the University of Oslo will provide more knowledge about international economics, trade and global developments.

New legal acts incorporated into the EEA Agreement on 5 June

At today’s meeting of the EEA Joint Committee in Brussels, 55 legal acts were incorporated into the EEA Agreement.

Norway provides NOK 15 million to the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Norway is stepping up its efforts to address the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and is providing NOK 15 million to support the response of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in the region.

Three new free trade agreements approved by the Storting

The Storting has approved three free trade agreements that will give Norwegian companies better access to markets of more than 300 million people.

New ambassadors from Côte d’Ivoire, Panama and Guatemala

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 June 2026.

Erna Solberg takes on international leadership role in global health

Former Norwegian Prime Minister, Erna Solberg, has been elected Chair of the Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The fund is a crucial partner for building robust health systems protecting us all.

Changes in the division of responsibilities between the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Overall responsibility for trade policy is now being consolidated in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The King in Council has today decided to transfer responsibility for bilateral trade agreements and EFTA negotiations with third countries from the

Minister Aukrust’s Speech at The Stefanus Prize ceremony

Speech at The Stefanus Prize ceremony by the Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust

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.

Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers condemn Russian disinformation campaign in joint statement

Today, 22 May, the foreign ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries issued a joint statement strongly condemning the disinformation campaign and false claims by Russia and Belarus concerning airspace violations in the Nordic-Baltic region.

NOK 203 million in new funding for the Red Cross’s efforts for Ukraine

When drones and missiles strike residential areas in Ukraine, Red Cross volunteers are among the first on the scene to get people to safety. Norway is now providing 203 million kroner to support their efforts to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of

Norway contributes NOK 50 million to the WHO Health Contingencies Fund following Ebola outbreak

Norway is strengthening the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Health Contingencies Fund with a contribution of NOK 50 million following a new outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda.

New ambassadors from Moldova and San Marino

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 May 2026.

New EEA and Norway Grants agreement with Slovenia to strengthen women’s rights

Norway and Slovenia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants. Part of the funding will go towards cooperation to combat gender-based and domestic violence.

Norway strengthens emergency preparedness at 1,000 hospitals in Africa

Norway is providing NOK 30 million to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) programme for basic emergency care. The funding will help strengthen life saving skills at around 1,000 hospitals in five African countries over the next three years.

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.

Statement by the Minister of International Development on hunger in Sudan

‘The latest UN figures on food security and hunger in Sudan show that the situation remains extremely grave. It is difficult to comprehend that more than 19 million people are facing acute food insecurity, and that millions remain at emergency or

New EEA and Norway Grants agreement with Romania: Contributing to the fight against disinformation

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide today signed a new agreement on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants with Romania. For the first time, measures to combat disinformation are included as part of the cooperation.

Joint statement from the B9 and the Nordic Allies' meeting

We, the leaders of the Bucharest Nine and the Nordic Allies, met today in Bucharest. We welcome the participation of the NATO Secretary General, as well as the President of Ukraine. We also welcome the participation of the United States of America,

Norway supports the fight for women’s rights with nearly NOK 700 million

In 2026, Norway will provide substantial support to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Women for their work to strengthen women’s rights globally.