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Norway has received eight more patients from Gaza

‘The health system in Gaza has collapsed, many clinics have been reduced to rubble and very little treatment is available. I am very pleased that Norway is able to help more patients from Gaza. So far, we have evacuated a total of 18 patients and 38

Norway increases support for reconstruction efforts in Ukraine

Norway is providing a new contribution of NOK 2.4 billion to the World Bank’s Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Fund (URTF), a multi-donor trust fund that channels funding to meet critical needs in Ukraine during the war, including

Norway and Ukraine sign a new, modernised free trade agreement

Today, 8 april 2025, Norway and the three other EFTA states — Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland — signed a new and modernised free trade agreement with Ukraine. The agreement was signed in Kyiv.

Norway to provide NOK 5 billion for artillery ammunition for Ukraine

Norway will provide NOK 4 billion in funding in 2025 to a Czech-led initiative to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition. Norway will also provide NOK 1 billion to the European Peace Facility (EPF).

Meld. St. 22 (2024–2025) - The Government Pension Fund 2025

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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Finland considering withdrawal from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

'I regret Finland’s intention to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Better Measures to Detect Irregular Migration

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has sent out for consultation proposals for amendments to the Immigration Act and regulations to implement the Eurodac Regulation from 2024 into Norwegian law.

Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza

Norway strongly condemns the attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza.

Stepping Up Efforts Against Forest Crime

Environmental crime is among the world’s most profitable forms of organized crime and a serious threat to climate, nature, and people. Norway is now strengthening its cooperation with the UN and INTERPOL to combat illegal tropical deforestation.

Norway signs agreement with Cyprus on EEA and Norway Grants

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

Norway funds shipment of grain from Ukrainian to Syria

‘Russia’s war on Ukraine has exacerbated global challenges related to food security. Through our support for the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative, Norway helps ensure that food grain reaches those who need it most while also supporting Ukraine’s

Meld. St. 13 (2024–2025) - Prevention of extremism

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'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza'

'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza, where several hundred are reported to have been killed since Tuesday, according to local authorities. On Wednesday, at least one UN staff member was also killed, and several others seriously

Norway is strengthening cooperation with the EU to combat VAT fraud

The Norwegian Government is requesting the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) for consent to implement a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the VAT area. According to the new Agreement, Norwegian tax authorities

EU commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans visited the Norwegian minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy in Hammerfest

On Thursday, March 20, the EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, visited Hammerfest to meet with Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss. The visit is part of the ongoing dialogue between Norway and

Statement from Foreign Minister Eide on the joint declaration from Ukraine and the United States

‘A just and lasting peace is still far from being achieved, but we welcome the joint declaration from Ukraine and the United States‘, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide on the escalating tensions in South Sudan

‘I am deeply concerned by the recent violence and ongoing political unrest in South Sudan. The attack on a UN helicopter in Nasir, which claimed the lives of South Sudanese soldiers and UN personnel, is alarming‘, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of

Norway presents resolution on new technology and human rights defenders

This spring, Norway is taking an important step to strengthen digital protection for human rights defenders.

Meld. St. 11 (2024–2025) - Skilled workers for a new era – with higher vocational education

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"Norway Price" to Ensure Predictable and Stable Electricity Prices for Consumers

The government proposes introducing an alternative support scheme for electricity for households, called the "Norway Price." Under the Norway Price support scheme households will be offered a fixed price on electricity at 40 øre per kWh (excluding