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Critical water shortage in Gaza

Norway provides NOK 25 million to UNICEF to sustain critical water, sanitation and hygiene services in Gaza.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, acting state secretary Bård Flaarønning is appointed as state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

No changes to the monetary policy framework

The Government has decided to keep the key sections in the Monetary Policy Regulation unchanged.

New ambassadors from Italy, Iceland, Denmark and Lithuania

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 24 September 2026

The Prime Minister's statement at the Sixth Summit of the Crimea Platform

'The passage of time cannot render an unlawful occupation lawful. Crimea is part of Ukraine,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre United Nations, New York

The Prime Minister's speech at the British Labour Party’s Annual Conference

'The North Sea still binds us together. For decades, Norwegian oil and gas have supplied British homes and industry. Now we are building the next chapter in offshore wind, carbon capture and new technology,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Liverpool

Minister Eide's statement at the ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution

Minister Espen Barth Eide's statement at the ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution: From International Consensus to Irreversible Reality.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Action plan for a circular economy

2024-2025

Publication number: T-1586 E Design: TIBE Oslo Photo: Shutterstock

Report No. 40 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Norway’s Humanitarian Policy

Ownership in the upstream gas pipeline network

The overall objective of Norway’s petroleum policy is to facilitate profitable production of oil and gas in a long-term perspective. The upstream gas pipeline network, and its regulation, plays a key role in achieving this fundamental objective.

Norway increases support to Palestine

‘The need for international support to Palestine is greater than ever. We are therefore providing NOK 125 million (appr. USD 13.2 million) to Palestine through UN and World Bank channels, including budget support to the Palestinian public sector,‘

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Tarje Iversen Wanvik as state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran.

Prime Minister to meet Finnish President

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will be welcoming Finnish President Alexander Stubb to the Prime Minister's office for a working meeting on Thursday 8 October at 09:00. The two leaders will discuss steps to follow up the international call for

Norway - Candidate to The World Heritage Comittee 2017

Culture-nature, integrated approach, generations, future, community, cooperation, pride, sustainability, credibility

Report No. 44 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Education strategy

The 2027 National Budget: A budget to safeguard Norway in an unsafe era

In the proposed National Budget for 2027, the Government is improving people’s everyday financial situation and prioritising defence, schools and health.

The National Budget 2027: Proposes to strengthen defence capability with 6,5 billion Norwegian kroner

The Government proposes allocating 191,7 billion Norwegian kroner (NOK) to the defence sector in the 2027 national budget.

NOU 2009: 19 - Tax havens and development

Report No. 37 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Integrated Management of the Marine Environment of the Norwegian Sea

Report No. 37 (2008 – 2009) to the Storting