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  • Three years of medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients

    27/02/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Ever since Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Norway has contributed to the medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients. In total, Norway has transported around 2,250 patients to Norway and other European countries for

  • Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Greenland

    17/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    «- Such threats are unacceptable and have no place among allies. Norway’s position in this matter remains unchanged,” says Støre. “Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Norway supports the Kingdom of Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial

  • Prime Minister met with President of Kenya in Oslo

    09/06/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    Tuesday June 9th, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Kenyan President William Ruto for a working dinner. The official visit reaffirms the long-standing, close relationship between Norway and Kenya.

  • Norway and the United Kingdom to strengthen cooperation on clean industry and energy

    07/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

    Today, Norway and the United Kingdom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a Green Industrial Partnership. The agreement marks a new milestone in the longstanding Norwegian-British cooperation on energy and the green transition.

  • Announcement of APA 2025

    09/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Ministry of Energy has announced this year’s licensing round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf - APA 2025. As in previous years, the licensing round follows the standard procedure with a company application deadline in September, and the award

  • Press Invitation to the Launch of the Longship Project

    19/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

    Norway’s Largest Climate Initiative Ready for Operation - featuring the world’s first carbon capture facility in the cement industry, Brevik CCS.

  • CO₂ storage capacity for Northern Lights to be expanded

    17/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Ministry of Energy has today approved the development plan for the expansion of Northern Lights. Phase 2 of Northern Lights involves a significant increase in developed CO₂ injection capacity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

  • Strong interest in new exploration areas

    04/09/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Ministry of Energy has received applications from 20 companies in connection with the announcement of the license round for the best-known exploration areas on the Norwegian continental shelf.

  • Norway and Belgium Sign Agreement to Enable Cross Border CO₂ Transport

    26/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Energy

    Today, Norway and Belgium have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at facilitating an infrastructure for the transport of CO2 by pipeline from Belgium to the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The agreement reflects both countries’ long-term commitment to

  • Norway Commits Up to USD 50 Million to Asian Development Bank’s Carbon Fund

    01/07/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Norway’s commitment to the carbon fund will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help mobilize private green investments in developing countries. It will also be an important step for Norway to reach our goal of becoming climate neutral by 2030.

  • Proposing a new ambitious climate target for Norway

    11/04/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    The Norwegian government is proposing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70 to 75 percent by 2035.

  • Norway signs space agreement with the US

    16/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today, Norway and the U.S. signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), which will facilitate the launch of U.S. launchers and satellites from Andøya Spaceport.

  • Norwegian Social Media age restrictions Law on Track to Be Introduced This Year – This Is How the Age Limit for Social Media Will Work

    24/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Children and Families, Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Office of the Prime Minister

    The Government will present a new bill proposing an age limit for children using social media to Parliament (Stortinget) this year and has decided that the age limit will apply from January 1st the year a child turns 16. Under the new law,

  • Joint statement on support to UNRWA and NGOs

    07/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia and Spain condemn the latest Israeli legislation targeting UNRWA, including measures to cut water, electricity and communications to its facilities.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Israel’s decision to expand control in the West Bank

    11/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway condemns the decision made by the Israeli security cabinet to expand Israel’s control over the occupied West Bank’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

  • For the press: Norway to host the Joint Expeditionary Force Defence Ministers’ Meeting

    24/10/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

    On 4-5 November, defence ministers from the ten JEF nations will gather in Bodø to strengthen cooperation and security in Northern Europe.

  • Norway is strengthening cooperation with the EU to combat VAT fraud

    21/03/2025 News story Ministry of Finance

    The Norwegian Government is requesting the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) for consent to implement a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the VAT area. According to the new Agreement, Norwegian tax authorities

  • Annual white paper on the Government Pension Fund

    10/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Finance

    Today, The Ministry of Finance is presenting the 2025 white paper on the Government Pension Fund (Meld. St. 22 (2024-2025)). In the white paper, the Ministry reports on the results and management of the Government Pension Fund Global and the

  • New regulation on field safety in Svalbard – guides must be approved

    06/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Fisheries

    Government has implemented a new regulation on field safety in Svalbard intended to ensure continued responsible development of tourism in a time of increasing activity and rapid climate change. The regulation includes, among other things, an

  • Revised National Budget: NOK 32 million proposed for online doctor trial

    15/05/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    As part of the strategy to improve GP services, the government has introduced a trial scheme for online doctors. In the revised national budget, the government proposes an additional NOK 32 million to the municipalities for the trial, taking the

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