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Increased Tariffs on Agricultural Goods and Fertilizers from Russia and Belarus
04/07/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe government has decided to increase tariffs on agricultural products and fertilizer goods from Russia and Belarus in line with similar measures implemented by the EU.
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Changes among the political advisers
13/01/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Petra Brinch is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Kjersti Stenseng.
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Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre about the situation in the Middle East
28/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe situation in the Middle East is very serious and profoundly concerning. I am deeply worried that further escalation may lead to widespread war in the region.
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Launch of the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority
26/09/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway is increasing its support to Palestine through an international crisis package. We are doing this to support the Palestinian government, which is in a critical financial situation. A solution to the conflict requires strong, functioning
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German Chancellor to visit Norway
06/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be visiting Norway on Friday 13 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. This will be the first official visit by Mr Merz to Norway.
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UN Court: Blocking Humanitarian Aid to Palestine Violates International Law
22/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Advisory Opinion initiated by Norway confirms that Israel must facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid and other life-saving provisions in Palestine.
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Norway and Ukraine to establish closer defence cooperation
14/04/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to strengthen Norwegian-Ukrainian cooperation in the areas of defence and security. They will take steps to facilitate closer cooperation between the defence industries of
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Clear Support for UN Resolution on Emergency Aid to Palestine
12/12/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, 139 countries voted in favour of a UN resolution expressing full support for the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.
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Commemorative activities following the death of His Majesty King Harald V
31/08/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe death of His Majesty King Harald V will be marked across the country in the days leading up to the funeral. The Government has declared a period of national mourning from the day King Harald died until after the funeral has been held.
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Changes among the state secretaries
11/09/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.
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Canada and Norway sign Letter of Intent on Space cooperation
14/03/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceCanada and Norway will further strengthen their defence cooperation in the space domain. This Saturday, a Letter of Intent between the two countries was signed in Oslo.
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Joint statement by the Nordic Defence Ministers
30/01/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceToday, 30 January 2025, the Nordic Ministers of Defence met in Helsinki under the Finnish chairship of Nordic defence cooperation (NORDEFCO).
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Joint Statement on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Norway and the United Kingdom
20/02/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe UK and Norway are the closest of Allies with a deep history and a powerful defence and security relationship, built upon a shared strategic position and common outlook. We share the same security challenges, increasing threats, and commitment to
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The Government renews and strengthens Norway’s EEA efforts
24/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and FisheriesThe Norwegian Government is introducing extensive changes to its EEA work to ensure that the EEA Agreement functions as intended, to reduce the backlog and to strengthen Norway’s ability to safeguard Norwegian interests.
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the third anniversary of the terrorist attack against Israel
07/10/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday marks three years since Hamas’ horrific terrorist attack against Israel on 7 October 2023. The attack claimed the lives of 1,200 people, and 251 people were taken hostage. Norway condemned the attack in the strongest possible terms. There can
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Prime Minister to meet Finnish President
06/10/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPrime 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
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The National Budget 2027: Proposes to strengthen defence capability with 6,5 billion Norwegian kroner
07/10/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Government proposes allocating 191,7 billion Norwegian kroner (NOK) to the defence sector in the 2027 national budget.
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Changes among the state secretaries
02/10/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn 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.
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Norway increases support to Palestine
24/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘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,‘
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Ownership in the upstream gas pipeline network
02/05/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe 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.