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The Norwegian Government proposes several changes to rules to address the refugee situation
06/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday the Norwegian Government is sending proposals for several changes to rules out for consultation. This is part of the work to prepare to receive tens of thousands of refugees in Norway. The Norwegian Government wants to ensure that the rules
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Condolences from the Government on the death of King Harald V
28/08/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre conveyed the Government’s condolences in connection with the death of His Majesty King Harald V at the extraordinary meeting of the Council of State at the Royal Palace. The Government thanks King Harald for his
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Støre met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
08/09/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo this evening.
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Guidelines for election observers
30/06/2025 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe Ministry has drawn up guidelines for election observation in Norway. The guidelines contains both Norwegian and English text. It provides information about the procedure for applying for accreditation, what can be observed during elections, and
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Lifting of sanctions on Syria implemented in Norwegian Law
03/07/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has today implemented legal acts to lift sanctions against Syria. Sanctions targeting key individuals in former President Bashar al-Assad’s regime will remain in place.
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Increased Tariffs on Agricultural Goods and Fertilizers from Russia and Belarus
04/07/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe government has decided to increase tariffs on agricultural products and fertilizer goods from Russia and Belarus in line with similar measures implemented by the EU.
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Launch of the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority
26/09/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway is increasing its support to Palestine through an international crisis package. We are doing this to support the Palestinian government, which is in a critical financial situation. A solution to the conflict requires strong, functioning
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German Chancellor to visit Norway
06/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be visiting Norway on Friday 13 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. This will be the first official visit by Mr Merz to Norway.
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UN Court: Blocking Humanitarian Aid to Palestine Violates International Law
22/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Advisory Opinion initiated by Norway confirms that Israel must facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid and other life-saving provisions in Palestine.
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Norway and Ukraine to establish closer defence cooperation
14/04/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to strengthen Norwegian-Ukrainian cooperation in the areas of defence and security. They will take steps to facilitate closer cooperation between the defence industries of
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Clear Support for UN Resolution on Emergency Aid to Palestine
12/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, 139 countries voted in favour of a UN resolution expressing full support for the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.
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Commemorative activities following the death of His Majesty King Harald V
31/08/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe death of His Majesty King Harald V will be marked across the country in the days leading up to the funeral. The Government has declared a period of national mourning from the day King Harald died until after the funeral has been held.
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Changes among the state secretaries
11/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.
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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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Joint statement by the Nordic Defence Ministers
30/01/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceToday, 30 January 2025, the Nordic Ministers of Defence met in Helsinki under the Finnish chairship of Nordic defence cooperation (NORDEFCO).
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Joint Statement on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Norway and the United Kingdom
20/02/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe UK and Norway are the closest of Allies with a deep history and a powerful defence and security relationship, built upon a shared strategic position and common outlook. We share the same security challenges, increasing threats, and commitment to
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Norway unveils its first new super missile, JSM, and celebrates delivery of all 52 F-35 fighter jets
28/04/2025 News story Ministry of Defence‘Norway has become the first country to receive the full delivery of all its planned F-35 fighter jets. The acquisition is a true success story. Today, the Armed Forces have also received their first super missile from the Norwegian Defence Materiel
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Norway is adjusting its guidelines in Finnmark to enable more training with Sweden and Finland
22/05/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government has decided to make adjustments to the national guidelines for foreign military activity in Northern Norway. The adjustments facilitate increased training and cooperation with allied countries, including cross-border
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Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland: Norway will participate in NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland
25/06/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceForward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a strong expression of Allied unity and solidarity.
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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