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Changes among the political advisers
26/01/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Munir Jaber resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland. Mr. Jaber is appointed again as political adviser to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.
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Changes in the division of responsibilities between the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
29/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesOverall responsibility for trade policy is now being consolidated in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The King in Council has today decided to transfer responsibility for bilateral trade agreements and EFTA negotiations with third countries from the
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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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Denmark acquires Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles worth 2 billion NOK
06/03/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceDenmark is acquiring the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) through a rapid procurement process in collaboration with Norway. The agreement strengthens naval defence in the Nordic region and enhances cooperation between two close allies.
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Norway and the Netherlands signed a cooperation agreement
11/04/2025 News story Ministry of Defence- The Netherlands is one of our closest friends and allies, and we look forward to developing the cooperation further in the coming years, says Minister of Defense Tore O. Sandvik.
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The Ministry of Defence and Navantia have through a judicial mediation settled the Helge Ingstad case
02/06/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Navantia have agreed to settle the dispute between the parties about the Helge Ingstad frigate. Simultaneously, the parties have entered into an agreement to ensure Navantia’s continuing life cycle support and
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The European Commission has decided to introduce safeguard measures on ferroalloys
18/11/2025 News story Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatements from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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New business office opens in Kyiv today
08/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries"The office will serve as an important hub and contact point for Norwegian and Ukrainian businesses", says Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth.
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New Guide Requirements in Svalbard
19/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries“Tourism and field activities” that travel, conduct activity, or stay outside inhabited areas in Svalbard must, in the future, use approved Svalbard guides. This is a requirement under the new field safety regulation. Svalbard guides are responsible
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Changes in the Government
11/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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No changes to the monetary policy framework
18/09/2026 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Government has decided to keep the key sections in the Monetary Policy Regulation unchanged.
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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 EnergyThe 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
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Minister Vestre visited Kyiv and signed a health partnership agreement with Ukraine
04/07/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesNorway and Ukraine have recently signed an agreement on a health partnership. The agreement was signed in Kyiv on Tuesday, July 1.
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Finland and Norway strengthen cooperation on carbon capture, transportation and storage
04/09/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyOn 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.
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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
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Norway operates F-35s on biofuel
15/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway 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.
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Norway introduces ban on marketing of unhealthy food and drinks towards children
31/10/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe new regulations designed to protect children and young people from the marketing of unhealthy food and drink came into force on Saturday, 25 October.
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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