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Foreign Ministers’ meeting on the third anniversary of the war in Sudan: Norway provides NOK 470 million in humanitarian and long-term aid
17/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe conflict in Sudan has developed into the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with gross abuses against civilians and serious geopolitical consequences, both within and outside the region.
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Norway joins EU cooperation on the Baltic Sea
18/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe European Commission today announced the inclusion of Norway as a new member country in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). Norway will become the ninth member of the strategy.
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Norway and the EU to help Ukraine through the winter
26/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is entering into a new agreement with the EU to strengthen Ukraine’s energysecurity. Norway will provide NOK 425 million to help Ukraine rebuild a more resilientenergy system.
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Prime Minister Støre visits Norwegian-owned solar power plant in South Africa
23/11/2025 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn 21 November Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited a Norwegian-owned solar power plant in South Africa. The company that owns the plant has provided renewable energy to 200 000 households, and a number of Norwegian companies are now investing in
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For Africa, by Africa – with support from Norway
18/06/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is investing more than NOK 3 billion in efforts to promote more inclusive economic growth and strengthen resilience to future crises in low-income countries in Africa. This contribution to the fight against poverty is channeled through the
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Statement from Espen Barth Eide: Thank you, King Harald V
28/08/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIt was with profound sadness that I received the news that our beloved King has passed away.
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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 AffairsThe 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.
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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 AffairsThe 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.
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Changes among the political advisers
12/05/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Andreas Skretting Jansen is appointed political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.
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Allocation of Media Positions to Media Outlets for the Funeral of King Harald V
07/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe allocation of media positions on the day of the funeral, 9 September, is now final.
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Norway to strengthen strategic cooperation with France
23/06/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterOn Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Emmanuel Macron signed a strategic partnership agreement between Norway and France.
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Norway condemn Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace
13/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe condemn yet another instance of Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace.
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The Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2026
12/05/2026 Press release Ministry of FinanceTo 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
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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
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New ambassadors from Palestine, Algeria, Chile
24/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 24 April 2025.
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The Longship Project is Ready for Operation
10/06/2025 News story Ministry of EnergyNorway’s largest climate initiative and Europe’s first complete value chain for carbon management, Longship, is now ready for operation. This milestone will be marked with events in Oslo and Brevik on 17 and 18 June 2025.
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Offers one new license for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf
13/06/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyToday, the Norwegian Ministry of Energy announces an offer for a new exploration license related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf. The license is in the North Sea.
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Two Applications to Participate in the Competition for Floating Offshore Wind in Utsira Nord
16/09/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has received two applications for the award of project areas for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord. The Ministry will now begin the process of assessing the applications.
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The Tobacco Products Directive enters into force in Norway on Monday 30 March
30/03/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Directive contains measures such as new health warnings, prohibitions on certain additives and measures to combat illicit trade. Norway remains exempt from the EU ban on tobacco for oral use.
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Norway and Morocco will cooperate on cutting emissions
12/06/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway and Morocco have signed a new agreement outlining cooperation to reduce emissions from Morocco’s power sector.