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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.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Mr. Sindre Lysø as state secretary to Minister of Education, Ms. Kari Nessa Nordtun, as of 1 June 2026. Mr. Lysø is appointed as acting state secretary to Minister of Children and

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.

Norway and France sign mutual defence arrangement

Today, Norway and France have signed a comprehensive defence  arrangement under which the two countries commit to come to each other’s aid should the need arise. Together with nine other European countries, Norway will also participate in a process

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.

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.

Norway and Belgium Sign Agreement to Enable Cross Border CO₂ Transport

Today, Norway and Belgium have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at facilitating an infrastructure for the transport of CO2 by pipeline from Belgium to the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The agreement reflects both countries’ long-term commitment to

Government to provide additional NOK 115 billion to strengthen Long-term Defence Plan

The Norwegian Government will allocate an additional NOK 115 billion to the financial framework for the Long-term Defence Plan for the period up to 2036. NOK 31 billion of this will be provided by 2030. The Government is also proposing adjustments

Norway and Ukraine establish strategic partnership

Today in Kyiv, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a joint declaration on the establishment of a strategic partnership.

Press briefing on The Church of Norway's Order of Service for Funerals

The press is invited to a briefing on Friday, 4 September at 11:00, at which the Church of Norway will provide information about the order of liturgy to be used at the funeral of His Majesty King Harald V. Representatives from the Royal Household

Practical Information for the Media Following the Passing of His Majesty King Harald V

Information for the Media Following the Passing of His Majesty King Harald V.

Information meeting for the media about the Funeral of King Harald V

The press is invited to an information meeting on Tuesday, 8 September at 11:00 a.m. regarding the practical arrangements for the day of the funeral.

Prime Minister attended opening of world’s first cross-border carbon capture project

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took part in the opening of Yara’s new carbon capture facility in Sluiskil in the Netherlands together with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The facility establishes the world’s first complete cross-border value chain

Act relating to planning and the processing of building applications (Planning and Building Act)

This is an unofficial translation of the Norwegian version of the Act and is provided for information purposes only. Legal authenticity remains with the Norwegian version as published in Norsk Lovtidend. In the event of any discrepancy, the

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