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New ambassadors from India, Belgium, Bulgaria and Ireland

31/08/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Regent on 31 August 2023.

New ambassadors from Algeria and Vietnam

05/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 1 June 2023.

Statement from Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Russia's attack in Hroza

05/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Russia's horrendous attack in Hroza is yet another demonstration of their complete lack of respect for civilian lives, international law and the UN charter. Each of these attacks must be condemned and Russia must be held responsible’, said Minister

Norway condemns execution in Iran

14/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway strongly condemns the execution of British-Iranian citizen Alireza Akbari in Iran', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Concerned about new Polish law

08/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway congratulates the agreement in Ohrid, North Macedonia

19/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'The agreement in Ohrid, North Macedonia, is an important step towards normalization of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, and stability on the Western Balkans. Congratulations to Kosovo,

Statement on shooting at school in Belgrade

04/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Our deepest condolences to all who lost loved ones in the tragic shooting in an elementary school in Belgrade yesterday.

Joint Statement on Afghanistan

01/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Rome on 18 October 2023.

Historic Summit for Norway, the Nordic countries and NATO

11/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

When the heads of state and government convene at the Vilnius Summit on Tuesday, they will adopt new regional defence plans and reaffirm support for Ukraine. With the agreement to move forward on Sweden’s accession to NATO, this is the first Summit

Public consultation of the first licensing round for seabed minerals

26/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy has presented a proposal for the announcement of the first licensing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation. The proposal sets out the areas where the companies will be able to

Booster dose for all people over the age of 65 before Christmas and local use of the COVID-19 certificate

22/11/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

Minister of Health and Care Services Ingvild Kjerkol is asking the municipalities to ensure that all people over the age of 65 are offered a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before Christmas. This will offer continued protection against serious

Agreement between Sør-Fosen Sijte and Fosen Vind

19/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

The mediation between the Sør-Fosen Sijte reindeer herding district and Fosen Vind has resulted in the parties entering into an amicable agreement.

62 new production licenses offered in the APA 2023 licensing round

16/01/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 62 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2023 licensing round. Last year, 47 licenses were awarded.

New state secretary

26/11/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Ellen Moen Rønning-Arnesen as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.

Norway donates additional air defence systems to Ukraine

13/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway will donate additional NASAMS air defence systems to Ukraine to the sum of 335 million NOK. Some will be donated from Norway´s own storage in order to ensure fast delivery to Ukraine, while additional systems will be ordered from the industry

Remarks from the Norwegian Prime Minister after Iran’s attack on Israel

14/04/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway condems Iran’s illegal and dangerous attack on Israel.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Gaza

12/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

For more than a year, the people of Gaza have lived in fear of death and destruction. While much attention is focused on Lebanon and a possible escalation in the region, the war in Gaza continues. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating

Press Invitation: Informal meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Oslo, Norway

07/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

An informal meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) at the level of Ministers of Foreign Affairs will be held in Oslo, Norway, on 31 May-01 June 2023. The meeting will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg. The Foreign

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on missile attacks against Ukraine

08/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway condemns Russia’s massive missile attack against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities today. At least 20 people have been killed, dozens are wounded, and there are huge material damages. It is extremely serious that the attacks yet again have hit

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, on Israeli settlements

04/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The recent decisions by the Government of Israel to "legalize" five settlement outposts, to declare 12 700 dunams as “state lands”, and to advance the approval of 6016 housing units in dozens of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, are