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  • New ambassadors from Egypt, USA, Slovenia and Lebanon

    05/11/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 5 November 2026.

  • Norway and Ukraine Strengthen Energy Cooperation

    27/10/2026 Press release Ministry of Energy

    Norway and Ukraine are strengthening their cooperation in the energy sector. Today, a cooperation agreement on energy was signed during Norwegian Minister of Energy Terje Aasland’s visit to Ukraine. Closer collaboration, mutual learning, and

  • Documents relating to the Oslo process now available

    05/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The National Archives of Norway and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are today making a substantial number of documents relating to the Oslo process available to the public. The documents had been kept at the home of Terje Rød-Larsen and Mona Juul.

  • Norway to provide NOK 670 million to Brazil following reduction in deforestation in the Amazon

    17/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Norway will provide NOK 670 million in support to Brazil’s Amazon Fund. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the new funding during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The support has been allocated in connection with the 31 per cent reduction in

  • Brazil and Norway reinforce their bilateral climate, forests and biodiversity partnership

    24/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Joint Statement between the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil, Ms. Marina Silva, and the Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, Mr. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen:

  • Fewer young people not in employment, education or training

    21/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

    New figures from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) show a decrease in the number of young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs). At the end of 2025 there were 4 000 fewer such NEETs aged between 20 and 29 than

  • The Government proposes that Ukrainians working in Norway can obtain a resident permit

    17/09/2026 Press release Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

    The Labour Government proposes that Ukrainians with temporary collective protection, who are working in Norway, can apply for a residence permit on the basis of employment. The requirement is that they earn enough to take care of themselves and

  • Norway to strengthen cooperation with Brazil to address global challenges

    08/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

    The Norwegian Government is today launching a new strategy to enhance cooperation with Brazil.

  • Government seeks controlled growth of data centres in Norway

    10/11/2026 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ministry of Energy

    The Norwegian Government will introduce measures to ensure controlled growth of data centres in Norway and that they are as beneficial to society as possible. To this end, the Government is developing a range of measures and intends to introduce a

  • New bilateral partnership between Indonesia and Norway

    12/09/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Indonesia and Norway enter into a new bilateral climate and forest partnership to recognize Indonesia’s impressive results to date and support its ambitious emissions reduction plans. Indonesia has become a global leader by reducing its

  • Norway provides NOK 600 Million to Brazil for historic low deforestation in the Amazon

    10/11/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Deforestation in the Amazon is now at its lowest level since measurements began. Over the past four years, Brazil has reduced deforestation by 70 percent. As a result, Norway will provide NOK 600 million in recognition of the country's significant

  • The government is extending the grant scheme for Ukrainian students in Norway

    10/07/2022 News story Ministry of Education and Research

    Ukrainian students who were already in Norway before the war started can continue to receive a subsistence grant for the next academic year. Russian and Belarusian students will no longer be covered by this scheme.

  • Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine

    24/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘Norway condemns Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. This attack is a serious violation of international law and endangers the lives of innocent people,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

  • Norway to provide weapons to Ukraine

    28/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will give M72 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.

  • Statement on mass execution in Saudi Arabia

    14/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'The mass execution of 81 people in Saudi Arabia on 12 March is deeply concerning. Norway opposes the use of the death penalty under any circumstances. We call on Saudi Arabia to impose a moratorium on the use of death penalty as a first step

  • Norway to provide NOK 200 million to support Ukrainian government administration

    30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has decided to allocate NOK 200 million (20 million euros) in funding to help the Ukrainian government to continue to provide critical services. The funding will be used to pay salaries for health care personnel, teachers and public sector

  • Contribution of human rights defenders in conflict situations recognised in the UN

    01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A resolution on human rights defenders in conflict situations put forward by Norway has been adopted by the UN Human Rights Council today.

  • Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

    19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and

  • Norway to become member of International Solar Alliance

    26/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘We need to increase the pace of the green transition worldwide, and the use of solar cells will be important in this context. This is why Norway is joining the International Solar Alliance. This will open up new opportunities for Norwegian

  • Condemns Russia's cyber attack on satellite connections

    10/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'We stand with our allies and partners, condemning Russia's cyber-attack on satellite connections in February. The reckless attack affected Ukraine and Europe as a whole, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

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