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NOK 203 million in new funding for the Red Cross’s efforts for Ukraine
22/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsWhen drones and missiles strike residential areas in Ukraine, Red Cross volunteers are among the first on the scene to get people to safety. Norway is now providing 203 million kroner to support their efforts to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of
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Norway contributes NOK 50 million to the WHO Health Contingencies Fund following Ebola outbreak
22/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Health Contingencies Fund with a contribution of NOK 50 million following a new outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda.
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The Government asks hospitals and municipalities to update health emergency preparedness plans
21/05/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of DefenceThe Government is instructing the regional health authorities to review updated emergency preparedness plans in the health and care sector together with the municipalities. The plans must be strengthened in order to handle war and war-like
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New ambassadors from Moldova and San Marino
21/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 May 2026.
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Nordic countries and India agree to strengthen cooperation
19/05/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterLeaders of the Nordic countries and Indian Prime Minister Modi met in Oslo for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit. At the Summit, the leaders agreed to strengthen their cooperation.
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Norway and India to strengthen cooperation
19/05/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a meeting in Oslo to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between Norway and India in the areas of trade, the green transition, technology and international security.
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New EEA and Norway Grants agreement with Slovenia to strengthen women’s rights
19/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and Slovenia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants. Part of the funding will go towards cooperation to combat gender-based and domestic violence.
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Joint Statement of the Norwegian and Polish Ministers of Energy
18/05/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian and Polish Ministers of Energy reaffirmed today the strong bilateral ties between Norway and Poland in the field of oil and gas, as well as their shared commitment to further strengthening a long-term, reliable, and responsible
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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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Norway joins EU cooperation on the Baltic Sea
18/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe European Commission today announced the inclusion of Norway as a new member country in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). Norway will become the ninth member of the strategy.
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Statement by the Minister of International Development on hunger in Sudan
15/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The latest UN figures on food security and hunger in Sudan show that the situation remains extremely grave. It is difficult to comprehend that more than 19 million people are facing acute food insecurity, and that millions remain at emergency or
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New EEA and Norway Grants agreement with Romania: Contributing to the fight against disinformation
13/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide today signed a new agreement on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants with Romania. For the first time, measures to combat disinformation are included as part of the cooperation.
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Joint statement from the B9 and the Nordic Allies' meeting
13/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe, the leaders of the Bucharest Nine and the Nordic Allies, met today in Bucharest. We welcome the participation of the NATO Secretary General, as well as the President of Ukraine. We also welcome the participation of the United States of America,
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Norway supports the fight for women’s rights with nearly NOK 700 million
13/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn 2026, Norway will provide substantial support to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Women for their work to strengthen women’s rights globally.
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Revised national budget 2026: Stable production and high petroleum revenues from the Norwegian continental shelf
12/05/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe government estimates the state's net cash flow from the petroleum sector to 686 billion NOK this year. This represents an increase from last year, when net cash flow was around 664 billion NOK.
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The Revised National Budget: Preserving Norway’s strong foundation in a turbulent world
12/05/2026 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Revised National Budget for 2026 aims to safeguard the country, society, and people’s finances.
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Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts
12/05/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board convened on April 17, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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The Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2026
12/05/2026 Press release Ministry of FinanceTo ensure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to presenting the Revised National Budget at 11:45 a.m. More detailed forecasts will be published in the Revised
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit Norway
11/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Norway on an official visit, 18-19 May. There will also be a Nordic-Indian Summit during the visit.
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Norway allocates millions to trace missing persons
11/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is allocating NOK 30 million to the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to trace missing persons as a result of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.