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Norway proposes ban to protect children from the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages
22/08/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Education and ResearchThe Norwegian government today sent on public consultation a proposal to ban the marketing of unhealthy food and beverages aimed at children under the age of 18.
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Introducing Zero-Emission Requirements in the World Heritage Fjords
30/09/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentThe government is introducing zero-emission requirements in the World Heritage Fjords starting from January 1, 2026, for tourist ships and ferries. The government will also contribute funding for shore power facilities in Flåm.
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Prime Minister Støre met with the Amir of Qatar
04/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met today with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. This is the Amir’s first visit to Norway, and is part of his tour to visit three of the Nordic countries.
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Norway contributes to the donation of drones and air defense
03/09/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceUkraine will get more drones donated to their frontline, and more air defense to protect the Ukrainian population and important infrastructure from Russian attacks.
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Statement from Minster Eide: Norway strongly opposes the recent Israeli statement on building a synagogue on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount
28/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway strongly opposes the recent statement by Israel's Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, that he wants to build a synagogue on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount', said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide.
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Changes among the state secretaries
06/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung. Mr. Norvoll is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of
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Plans to strengthen cooperation on the green transition
10/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterNorway and China will cooperate more closely on efforts to promote the green transition. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed to establish a dialogue on collaboration between the two countries on the green
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Norway strongly condemns so-called “elections” in illegally annexed Crimea
10/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRussia conducted partial regional and local elections, including in the illegally annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, on 6-8 September. These so-called “elections” are yet another blatant expression of Russia's
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IMO Honours Rescue Diver Adrian Willyson Brask
08/07/2026 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe 2026 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea will be presented posthumously to Adrian Willyson Brask. The award is presented annually by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations specialized agency for shipping, to
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Proposition to the Storting on Norwegian participation in Claims Commission and Special Tribunal for Ukraine
13/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has submitted a proposition to the Storting (Norwegian parliament) on Norwegian participation in two key mechanisms designed to hold Russia accountable for its war of aggression against Ukraine.
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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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Opening of the National Memorial Site for 22 July at the Government Quarter
18/07/2026 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceThe national memorial site commemorating the events of 22 July 2011 will be officially opened at the Government Quarter on Sunday, 19 July, at 3:00 p.m. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon, Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance
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Statement by State Secretary Andreas Kravik on the Strait of Hormuz
30/06/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is very welcoming news that all vessels with Norwegian affiliations that wished to do so have now finally been able to transit the Strait of Hormuz. For Norway’s maritime industry, the past months have been exceptionally challenging‘, says State
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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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Further Norwegian support for Ukraine’s air defence
07/07/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceNorway is now providing an additional NOK 3 billion to strengthen Ukraine's air defence systems.
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Twelve countries agree to take greater responsibility for maritime security in the north
08/07/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceEleven European countries and Canada have decided to cooperate more closely on security in the North Atlantic, the Arctic and the Baltic Sea. This decision was announced at the NATO Summit in Ankara.
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Joint Commitment by European Allies and Canada to take greater responsibility for maritime security in the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea and the Arctic
08/07/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterCanada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have reinforced their commitment to take greater maritime responsibility for deterrence and defence in the North Atlantic,
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New target for waiting times in hospitals: : Patients should normally have received treatment or have started treatment within 60 days
19/06/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Government is setting a new target for waiting times and introducing new measures to ensure quicker access to healthcare services. Through “Rett på time” ("Right to an Appointment”) and “Mitt sykehusvalg” (“My Hospital Choice”), patients will,
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The US introduces a new tariff rate on goods from Norway
28/07/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe US has announced new tariff rates on goods from a number of countries, including Norway. Norwegian goods subject to the measure will face an additional tariff of 12.5 per cent. This replaces the global additional tariff of 10 per cent, which
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Changes among the political advisers
31/07/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Anders Vissers Brabrand resigns as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food Nils Kristen Sandtrøen, as of 1 August 2026.