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Threat level in Norway remains unchanged
03/03/2026 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe police and the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) continuously assess the very serious situation linked to Iran and its impact on Norway. PST assesses the threat level in Norway as unchanged.
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The Government proposes new procedural rules for collective protection
27/03/2026 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday, the Government is presenting a bill proposing amendments to the procedural rules governing collective protection. The purpose of the proposals is to facilitate more efficient case processing within the immigration authorities.
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Guidance for the period of national mourning
28/08/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterThe Government has declared a period of national mourning from today until after the funeral for King Harald has been held.
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Prime Minister attended opening of world’s first cross-border carbon capture project
07/09/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took part in the opening of Yara’s new carbon capture facility in Sluiskil in the Netherlands together with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten. The facility establishes the world’s first complete cross-border value chain
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Norway Continues Medical Evacuation of Patients from Ukraine
27/03/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityNorway is continuing its cooperation with the EU on the medical air transport of Ukrainian patients for treatment at hospitals in Norway and across Europe. Following a request from the EU, the Norwegian Government has decided to extend the offer of
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Norway strengthens emergency preparedness at 1,000 hospitals in Africa
18/05/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing NOK 30 million to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) programme for basic emergency care. The funding will help strengthen life saving skills at around 1,000 hospitals in five African countries over the next three years.
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Key measures to increase the supply of labour
12/06/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government proposes a number of measures to increase the supply of labour. Here are some of them.
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Key measures to curb the need for labour
12/06/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government proposes a number of measures to curb the need for labour. Here are some of them.
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New ambassadors from Greece, Bangladesh and Lesotho
23/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 22 January 2026.
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Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death on 16 February 2024
16/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTogether with likeminded states, Norway supports a joint statement on the occasion on the second commemoration of Alexei Navalny`s death on 16 February 2024. We demand a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his
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Statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission report on El Fasher
26/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from the foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group on the UN Fact Finding Mission (FFM) report on El Fasher.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the war in the Middle East
02/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We are now witnessing an extremely serious situation rapidly unfolding in the Middle East’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Lebanon
06/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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New ambassadors from the Congo, Andorra and Montenegro
13/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 March 2026.
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Norway and IFAD Continue Their Cooperation for Food Security and Sustainable Growth
19/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reaffirming their partnership to increase food production and rural farmers’ incomes in developing countries. Investments in small-scale food production are an
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in the Middle East
07/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We are now in the midst of a highly dramatic and dangerous day for the Middle East. The threats made by President Trump last night of further escalation, and Iran’s warning that it will respond with corresponding attacks against countries in the
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Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom
18/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterAs members of NATO, we are committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest. The pre-coordinated Danish exercise "Arctic Endurance“ conducted with Allies, responds to this necessity. It poses no threat to anyone.
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Statement from The Prime Minister
19/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterStatement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding communications with President Donald Trump.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visits Norway
11/02/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Government Guest House in Oslo.
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Prime Minister gains new insight into use of drones and emerging technologies in Ukraine
28/02/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceDrones are playing a key role in the war in Ukraine, and the Government is planning to provide more than NOK 12 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026 for the procurement of drones and autonomous systems. During his visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister