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The Government Strengthens Norwegian Research Management in Svalbard with Updated Strategy and New Research Office
31/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityTo strengthen Norwegian research management in Svalbard and facilitate responsible international research cooperation, the government is now launching an updated strategy for research and higher education and a new research office in Svalbard.
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German Chancellor and Canadian Prime Minister visit Norway
13/03/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterSecurity policy, defence cooperation and space activities will be high on the agenda when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visit Norway today. This is the first official visit to Norway by either of the
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Canadian Prime Minister to visit Norway
09/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will be visiting Norway on 13-15 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. On Sunday, the two Prime Ministers will be participating in a Nordic-Canadian summit in Oslo.
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Norway and Germany to strengthen space cooperation
13/03/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterNorway and Germany are strengthening strategic cooperation on space-related activities. The announcement was made during a visit by German Chancellor Friedrick Merz to Andøya on 13 March.
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Canada and Norway sign Letter of Intent on Space cooperation
14/03/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceCanada and Norway will further strengthen their defence cooperation in the space domain. This Saturday, a Letter of Intent between the two countries was signed in Oslo.
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Prime Ministers see first-hand how Allies are training to defend Norway
13/03/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited NATO forces taking part in the Cold Response military exercise.
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Norway and Canada agree on strategic cooperation
14/03/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a joint statement on further strengthening Norwegian-Canadian cooperation.
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Canada and Norway agree to modernize trade agreement
15/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesChanges to the trade agreement between Norway and Canada could help secure favourable conditions for Norwegian companies in public procurement and for the export of services.
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Nordic countries and Canada to strengthen cooperation
15/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Nordic countries and Canada are intensifying their cooperation in the areas of defence, security, resilience and green economic growth.
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Signing of agreement on Norway’s participation in EUs Secure Connectivity program
26/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway and EU are strengthening their collaboration on secure satellite communication through signing of the Secure Connectivity-agreement. Norway is brought closer to European space-cooperation.
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New support for displaced people in Ukraine
24/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its support for the UN’s work for displaced people in and from Ukraine with NOK 260 million. In total, Norway is now providing an additional NOK 767 million to the UN’s humanitarian efforts for Ukrainians affected by the war.
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Finnish–Norwegian resolution on public health-based drug policy adopted by the UN
20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesPlacing greater emphasis on prevention and a holistic approach to treating people who use illicit drugs are key elements of the resolution.
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Norway signs new agreement with Greece on EEA and Norway Grants
20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway signed an agreement in Greece today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.
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NOK 93 million for companies investing in Ukraine
23/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsUkrainian and Norwegian companies are receiving support for preparatory projects in renewable energy and the supply of medicines. ‘Norad’s business support scheme helps reduce risks for companies and increases investment opportunities in a war-torn
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Minister of International Development Aukrust in South Sudan: “A man-made crisis we cannot ignore”
26/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFor the first time in four years, a Norwegian minister visits South Sudan. Renewed fighting has led to a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation. Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust is calling on the country’s leaders to
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The Tobacco Products Directive enters into force in Norway on Monday 30 March
30/03/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Directive contains measures such as new health warnings, prohibitions on certain additives and measures to combat illicit trade. Norway remains exempt from the EU ban on tobacco for oral use.
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The Government Tightens the Rules for Displaced Persons from Ukraine: Men Aged 18 to 60 Will No Longer Receive Temporary Collective Protection
27/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Government today adopted an amendment to the Regulations that restricts the Norwegian scheme for temporary collective protection for persons displaced from Ukraine. Men between the ages of 18 and 60 will, with certain exceptions, no longer
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the agreement on a ceasefire between the United States and Iran
08/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Reports that Iran and the United States have reached agreement on a two-week ceasefire represent an important and welcome step forward. This means that diplomacy is being given a genuine opportunity at a time when the alternative would have been a
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Statement from Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik regarding Russian patrols in, and near, Norwegian and British maritime areas
09/04/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceStatement from Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik following the press conference of British Defence Minister John Healey on April 9, 2026.
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UN Unites Around Renewed Protection of Human Rights Defenders
31/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UN Human Rights Council today adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders for another three years. The resolution was adopted by consensus and enjoys broad cross‑regional support.