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  • Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

    15/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    It is very encouraging and long overdue that the parties, after 15 months of warfare, death, fear, and destruction, have reached a ceasefire. The ceasefire will be implemented through various phases. It is now crucial that all parties respect all

  • Strong international support for Palestine and the two-state solution at Global Alliance meeting in Oslo

    15/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘We need action, not just words. The international community must do more to ensure that the two-state solution becomes a reality. Today, I have urged everyone to think creatively about the concrete steps each of us can take to help build the

  • Norway to provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova

    24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Government will provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova in 2025. Key focus areas include energy security and humanitarian assistance. The funding is part of the overall allocation for 2025 under the Nansen

  • Norway to provide NOK 5 billion for artillery ammunition for Ukraine

    07/04/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

    Norway will provide NOK 4 billion in funding in 2025 to a Czech-led initiative to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition. Norway will also provide NOK 1 billion to the European Peace Facility (EPF).

  • Norway increases support for reconstruction efforts in Ukraine

    23/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Office of the Prime Minister

    Norway is providing a new contribution of NOK 2.4 billion to the World Bank’s Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Fund (URTF), a multi-donor trust fund that channels funding to meet critical needs in Ukraine during the war, including

  • ‘A crucial NATO Summit’ in The Hague

    24/06/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The NATO heads of state and government are convening in The Hague is to take a formal decision on a proposal to significantly strengthen the defence Alliance. The NATO Summit is taking place 24-25 June, with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Minister

  • French President Emmanuel Macron visits Norway

    23/06/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron are in Norway on an official visit 23-24 June at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

  • Norway will acquire British frigates

    31/08/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

    The Norwegian Government has selected the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates. The purchase of the British frigates will be the largest single investment in Norwegian defence capabilities to date.

  • Norway ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean”

    04/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

    Today, Norway ratified the new international ocean agreement (BBNJ) at the United Nations in New York. With this, Norway takes a leading role in the global effort to protect the world’s oceans and ensure the sustainable use of marine resources.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    16/09/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

  • Norway to increase support for Norwegian People’s Aid’s mine clearance activities in Ukraine

    18/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Mines and other explosive objects are scattered across large areas of Ukraine and are disrupting vital agricultural activities. This is affecting not only Ukraine but also other countries that rely on Ukrainian agricultural products.

  • Norway Moves Forward with Age Limit for Social Media

    11/06/2025 News story Ministry of Children and Families, Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Office of the Prime Minister

    The Norwegian government is taking decisive steps to protect children online by presenting a public consultation proposal for a new law that would prohibit social media platforms from offering their services to children under the age of 15.

  • Norway contributes to Ukraine’s energy security

    21/05/2025 News story Ministry of Energy

    Energy is one of the main focus areas of Norway’s support to Ukraine. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Norway has contributed approximately NOK 6.2 billion to the Ukrainian energy sector. In addition, further contributions of NOK 4.5

  • Norway and France establish arrangement on cross border CO2 transport and storage

    23/06/2025 News story Ministry of Energy

    An arrangement between Norway and France paves the way for transporting CO₂ from French industrial emission sources to Norway for safe storage beneath the North Sea seabed. This marks a significant step towards a common European market for carbon

  • Norway joins international coalition for sustainable AI

    11/02/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

    Norway is supporting a French initiative aimed at ensuring that the development and use of artificial intelligence take place in a sustainable manner. Norway has been invited to join the collaboration at the AI Action Summit in Paris.

  • Ready for the Internet Governance Forum

    20/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

    Norway is hosting the 2025 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) - the UN’s main platform for dialogue and collaboration on the future of the internet. On Sunday, the UN flag and the Norwegian flag will be raised in Lillestrøm.

  • APA 2024: 53 new production licenses awarded

    14/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 53 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2024 licensing round.

  • Norwegian support to initiative for Ukraine

    05/08/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway, together with Sweden and Denmark, will contribute with funds to support the new initiative to secure highly prioritised American defence equipment for Ukraine through NATO.

  • Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom

    18/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    As 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.

  • Statement from The Prime Minister

    19/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding communications with President Donald Trump.

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