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Statement on attack in New Orleans on 1 January

01/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We condemn the horrific attack in New Orleans. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families during this difficult time.

Stricter subsistence rules for family immigration

13/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Norwegian Government is increasing the subsistence requirement for family immigration by approximately NOK 65,000. From 1 February 2025, the general rule will be that one must have an annual income of approx. NOK 400,000 in order to be able to

Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine

09/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

'Norway has recently contributed NOK 700 million to a multinational initiative to procure drones for Ukraine,' said Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram. On 9 January, he attended a Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein

Changes among the state secretaries

24/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Anette Kristine Davidsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung, from 24 January to 2 March 2025.

Commemorative event at Auschwitz: Antisemitism is still a threat

27/01/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon were present at the International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony marking the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. ‘The slaughter of

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim

29/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim - Appalled by attack on hospital in Al Fasher, Sudan

Joint statement by the Nordic Defence Ministers

30/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

Today, 30 January 2025, the Nordic Ministers of Defence met in Helsinki under the Finnish chairship of Nordic defence cooperation (NORDEFCO).

Statement on the situation in Democratic Republic of the Congo

28/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway condemns the recent offensives by the M23, supported by Rwanda, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Joint Statement Marking Four Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

01/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four years on from the Military Coup in Myanmar: joint statement by Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

New steps to reduce electricity bills and maintain control over national energy resources

01/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian Government has proposed a set of new measures to lower the cost of consumer electricity bills. Under the new plan, consumers will be able to choose between subscribing to the general electricity support scheme or a new fixed price of

Statement on the release of cuban prisoners

17/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway welcomes Cuba’s release of 553 prisoners jailed since the protests in July 2021, following the US’ removal of Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on attacks against civilians in Sudan

17/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, on attacks against civilians in Sudan.

New leadership offers new hope for Lebanon

18/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Lebanon faces enormous challenges, but the country's new president and prime minister represent a new momentum in Lebanese politics that could have an impact far beyond Lebanon's borders,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth

France and Norway step up defence cooperation

16/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Norway on 16 January. During the visit, Norway and France signed a letter of intent on closer defence cooperation. ‘France is an important ally. We want to expand and strengthen the defence and

The Finance Minister promotes Norwegian resource rent taxation in Financial Times

16/01/2025 News story Ministry of Finance

In the article «Tax lessons for governments from Henry George» in Financial Times, Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum discusses how Henry George's ideas on taxation of land and resources may be relevant for the global tax debate.

Norway and Thailand signs historic free trade agreement

23/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway and the other EFTA countries have today signed a historic free trade agreement with Thailand. The agreement will give virtually all goods from Norway zero tariffs into Thailand.

Norway has signed a new free trade agreement with Kosovo

22/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway and the other EFTA-countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland signed a new free trade agreement with Kosovo on Wednesday 22. January. The agreement covers trade in goods and services, including financial services, intellectual property

The Norwegian Government Strengthens and Renews Commitment to Gender Equality

10/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality

The Government has presented a white paper on sexual harassment and the country's first strategy for gender equality between men and women.

New ambassadors from Kenya and Mongolia

05/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 5 December 2024

Prime Minister meets Nobel Peace Prize laureates

11/12/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

This morning, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre welcomed representatives of Nihon Hidankyo, this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, to the annual breakfast event held in connection with the Peace Prize award ceremony. The Prime Minister was also