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Invitation to Tender Procedure - Operation of scheduled regional air services in Southern Norway 1. november 2027 – 31. oktober 2031

The Ministry of Transport published an invitation to a tender procedure on 6 August 2026 for the operation of scheduled regional air services in Southern Norway from 1. november 2027 to 31. oktober 2031.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Astri Aas-Hansen, as of 15 August 2026.

Norway Strengthens Efforts Against Landmines and Explosives Globally

Norway commits NOK 580 million to humanitarian efforts aimed at protecting civilians from landmines and explosive remnants of war. The funding will also cover victim assistance and advocacy to strengthen international norms and legal instruments,

Labour Market Policy

Labour market policy is intended to provide a good supply of labour, reduce and prevent unemployment, prevent people from leaving the labour market and from being permanently excluded. Income security for people who are temporarily without earned

Media Policy

The media are a prerequisite for freedom of expression and a well-functioning democracy.

Statistics on immigration

Key figures and facts about immigration to Norway.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Anders Vissers Brabrand resigns as political adviser to Minister of Agriculture and Food Nils Kristen Sandtrøen, as of 1 August 2026.

The US introduces a new tariff rate on goods from Norway

The 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

Event commemorating the 15th anniversary of the attacks on 22 July

“We must continue to tell the truth about what happened; about the terrorist’s motives; where he came from; about the consequences of far-right extremism, hatred and contempt for democracy; and about how we, as a society, can respond”.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government Office Complex, Oslo

The Norwegian Government introduces a trade ban on products made using forced labour

The Norwegian Government has decided to introduce a trade ban on products made using forced labour, including child labour.

Opening of the National Memorial Site for 22 July at the Government Quarter

The 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

Opening of the National Memorial Site for 22 July at the Government Quarter

The 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

Norway Joins Agreement Establishing Special Tribunal for Ukraine

The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will join the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Holding Russia accountable for crimes committed against Ukraine is a key priority for the Norwegian Government.

The Prime Minister’s address at the High-level virtual session on Clean Cooking

'So, we are on the right path, but three things must happen now: Firstly, clean cooking must become a core pillar of national energy planning - with binding targets, timelines, and budget lines,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Nairobi

IMO Honours Rescue Diver Adrian Willyson Brask

The 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

NATO-toppmøtet: Norway and Lithuania signed MoU on standardised vessels

During the NATO Summit on 8 July, Norway and Lithuania signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning Lithuania’s intended cooperation with Norway on standardised vessels, including the possible procurement of Norwegian-developed vessels for

Twelve countries agree to take greater responsibility for maritime security in the north

Eleven 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.

Joint Commitment by European Allies and Canada to take greater responsibility for maritime security in the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea and the Arctic

Canada, 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,

Legalisation

Norwegian documents that are to be submitted to authorities abroad can be legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Further Norwegian support for Ukraine’s air defence

Norway is now providing an additional NOK 3 billion to strengthen Ukraine's air defence systems.