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Norway strengthens emergency preparedness at 1,000 hospitals in Africa

18/05/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is providing NOK 30 million to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) programme for basic emergency care. The funding will help strengthen life saving skills at around 1,000 hospitals in five African countries over the next three years.

Joint Statement of the Norwegian and Polish Ministers of Energy

18/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian and Polish Ministers of Energy reaffirmed today the strong bilateral ties between Norway and Poland in the field of oil and gas, as well as their shared commitment to further strengthening a long-term, reliable, and responsible

Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers condemn Russian disinformation campaign in joint statement

22/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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.

New ambassadors from Moldova and San Marino

21/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 May 2026.

Norway contributes NOK 50 million to the WHO Health Contingencies Fund following Ebola outbreak

22/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

22/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

NOK 203 million in new funding for the Red Cross’s efforts for Ukraine

22/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

When drones and missiles strike residential areas in Ukraine, Red Cross volunteers are among the first on the scene to get people to safety. Norway is now providing 203 million kroner to support their efforts to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of

Norway and France sign mutual defence agreement

27/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

Today, Norway and France have signed a comprehensive defence agreement 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 to

Erna Solberg takes on international leadership role in global health

02/06/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

05/06/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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 to provide NOK 1.2 billion for maritime drones for Ukraine

09/06/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Government will provide NOK 1.2 billion under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine for the development and procurement of maritime drones for Ukraine in 2026. The funding will also include deliveries of uncrewed surface vessels

Nordic Statement at the UN Security Council, 10166th meeting, Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine

09/06/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Read the Nordic Statement delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, H.E. Ms. Elina Valtonen, at the UN Security Council, 10166th meeting, Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine on 8 June 2026, in New York.

Norway imposes additional sanctions and measures against violent settlers in the West Bank

09/06/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

“Violence by settlers in Palestine has reached extreme levels. Palestinians are being killed and injured, homes and private property are being demolished, and entire communities are being destroyed. At the same time, the Israeli Government is

Prime Minister met with President of Kenya in Oslo

09/06/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Tuesday June 9th, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Kenyan President William Ruto for a working dinner. The official visit reaffirms the long-standing, close relationship between Norway and Kenya.

Clear UN Support for Legal Climate Obligations

10/06/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway voted in favor when the UN General Assembly on 20 May adopted a resolution welcoming the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on states’ obligations in the face of climate change.

Joint statement on Iranian State Threats and HAYI-claimed attacks

10/06/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint statement from 22 countries on state threats relating to Iranian security services and the condemnation of recent Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya (HAYI) claimed-attacks across Europe.

New target for waiting times in hospitals: : Patients should normally have received treatment or have started treatment within 60 days

19/06/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Office of the Prime Minister

The Government is setting a new target for waiting times and introducing new measures to ensure quicker access to healthcare services. Through “Rett på time” ("Right to an Appointment”) and “Mitt sykehusvalg” (“My Hospital Choice”), patients will,