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OECD on Norway: Economic activity has picked up
16/06/2026 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe OECD today presented its two-year review of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how Norway should address key challenges ahead.
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Norway increases support for demining in Ukraine
07/07/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government is strengthening its long-term efforts for humanitarian mine clearance in Ukraine. Through Norad, Norway is allocating up to NOK 400 million over four years to three organisations that will help protect civilians and reduce
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The Government asks hospitals and municipalities to update health emergency preparedness plans
21/05/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of DefenceThe Government is instructing the regional health authorities to review updated emergency preparedness plans in the health and care sector together with the municipalities. The plans must be strengthened in order to handle war and war-like
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NATO-toppmøtet: Norway and Lithuania signed MoU on standardised vessels
08/07/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceDuring the NATO Summit on 8 July, Norway and Lithuania signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning Lithuania’s intended cooperation with Norway on standardised vessels, including the possible procurement of Norwegian-developed vessels for
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Economic Transition Commission appointed today
20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of FinanceToday, the Government is appointing an economic transition commission. It follows up agreement between the Labor Party, the Socialist Left Party, the Center Party, the Red Party and The Green Party (MDG) on this year's National budget. The
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How the Government will ensure sufficient health personnel
12/06/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government is launching more than 150 measures to address the expected shortage of personnel in the health and care services. ‘Although the challenge is considerable, it can be
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Prime Minister Støre and Foreign Minister Eide met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo
07/07/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo today. They discussed international issues and relations between Norway and China.
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Canada to enter into historic submarine partnership with Germany and Norway
07/07/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceCanada has decided to procure the same type of submarines as Norway and Germany. Canada’s participation in the German-Norwegian submarine programme will strengthen NATO’s overall defence capabilities in the north and open up new opportunities for
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Norway Joins Agreement Establishing Special Tribunal for Ukraine
15/07/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will join the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Holding Russia accountable for crimes committed against Ukraine is a key priority for the Norwegian Government.
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Joint statement on the situation in El Obeid, Sudan
23/06/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and several European countries issue joint statement on the situation in El Obeid, Sudan.
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National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly
27/10/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn the 2026 state budget, the Norwegian government is proposing over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly. Funds are being allocated for grants to provide 1,500 nursing home places , subsidies to upgrade private homes, improved hearing care, and
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Norway steps up energy support for Ukraine
01/07/2026 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing NOK 900 million to help Ukraine repair its energy infrastructure and invest in new energy solutions. The funding will help secure electricity supplies and make the energy system less vulnerable to future attacks.
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Norway Contributes €1 Million to Support Fund for Ukraine’s Transport Sector
02/07/2026 Press release Ministry of TransportAt the major donor conference, the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, the Norwegian Minister of Transport today announced an initial allocation of €1 million to the support fund for Ukraine’s transport sector.
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Statement by State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik on the situation in Palestine
02/07/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am appalled by the images coming out of Gaza and by the desperate situation for the civilian population‘, says State Secretary Kravik.
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EFTA and Vietnam conclude free trade agreement
02/07/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and the other EFTA countries today reached agreement with Vietnam on a free trade agreement. The agreement will give Norwegian businesses better access to a rapidly growing market in Asia.
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Changes among the political advisers
03/07/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Rikke Oline Grava resigns as political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Lene Vågslid, as of 1 August 2026.
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Norway and Germany sign defence arrangement
14/02/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Defence Ministers signed a historic defence arrangement, known as the "Hansa Arrangement". - It is more important than ever that European countries work closely together on our shared security, said Defence Minister Sandvik.
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First Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit of 2026
26/02/2026 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodThe Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened for its first deposit event of 2026 this week.
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18 000 new seed samples to Svalbard Global Seed Vault
22/10/2025 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodEighteen genebanks representing every continent deposited more than 18,000 seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault this week. Among them were new contributors from the Philippines and Peru, safeguarding crops that embody generations of
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Remember to Keep Your Dog on a Leash This Summer
14/07/2025 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodThere is a nationwide leash requirement in Norway until August 20.