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New Important Step in the Government’s Offshore Wind Initiative: Announcing competition for project areas at Utsira Nord

19/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy is announcing a competition for three project areas for floating offshore wind at Utsira Nord. The project aims to facilitate increased renewable power production, technological development, and new growth opportunities for

Minister Vestre visited Kyiv and signed a health partnership agreement with Ukraine

04/07/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

Norway and Ukraine have recently signed an agreement on a health partnership. The agreement was signed in Kyiv on Tuesday, July 1.

Finland and Norway strengthen cooperation on carbon capture, transportation and storage

04/09/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

On 4 September, the Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and the Norwegian State Secretary Astrid Bergmål signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate cross-border transport of CO2 for permanent storage in Norway.

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

Norway operates F-35s on biofuel

15/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Climate and Environment

Norway is the first country to operate F-35 fighter jets using a significant proportion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. 'A historic climate initiative that can strengthen Norwegian preparedness,' said the Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway introduces ban on marketing of unhealthy food and drinks towards children

31/10/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The new regulations designed to protect children and young people from the marketing of unhealthy food and drink came into force on Saturday, 25 October.

Statement from Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik on reports concerning naval support

02/03/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

- We have seen reports raising concerns about support for US Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government’s policy. I can confirm that all requested support has been provided. The U.S. and Norway maintain a close and

Changes among the political advisers

11/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

After the changes in the Government today, Mr. Audun Otterstad resigns as political adviser to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Oldernes Tung.

Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion

04/04/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government has proposed a substantial increase in Norway’s military support to Ukraine in 2025, in line with the broad-based political agreement reached in the Storting.

Information meeting for the press on the role of the Armed Forces in the run-up to the funeral

02/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The press is invited to an information meeting on Thursday 3 September at 11.00 about the role of the Norwegian Armed Forces related to His Majesty King Harald V's passing.

Changes among the political advisers

12/05/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Mr. Andreas Skretting Jansen is appointed political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

Allocation of Media Positions to Media Outlets for the Funeral of King Harald V

07/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The allocation of media positions on the day of the funeral, 9 September, is now final.

Norway to strengthen strategic cooperation with France

23/06/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Emmanuel Macron signed a strategic partnership agreement between Norway and France.

Historic decision at NATO Summit

25/06/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

The NATO member states have all agreed to invest 5 % of GDP annually to strengthen defence capabilities. The decision to invest more to ensure individual and collective obligations within the Alliance is presented in the Hague Summit Declaration.

Prime Minister congratulates Maria Corina Machado on Nobel Peace Prize

10/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

'On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Corina Machado. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that Ms Machado is receiving the prize for her tireless

The Norwegian Government introduces a trade ban on products made using forced labour

21/07/2026 News story Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

The Norwegian Government has decided to introduce a trade ban on products made using forced labour, including child labour.

The Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2026

12/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Finance

To ensure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to presenting the Revised National Budget at 11:45 a.m. More detailed forecasts will be published in the Revised

Statement by Minister Eide on resumed military operations in Gaza

18/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Israel has resumed their military operations in Gaza. The situation is a nightmare, both for the severely suffering Palestinian civilian population, and for the Israeli hostages and their families', said Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign

New ambassadors from Palestine, Algeria, Chile

24/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 24 April 2025.

Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza

19/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Whilst we acknowledge indications of a limited restart of aid, Israel blocked humanitarian aid entering Gaza for over two months. Food, medicines and essential supplies are exhausted. The population faces starvation. Gaza’s people must receive the