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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.
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Where and how can Norway make a difference? Concentration for greater impact
08/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn a world marked by geopolitical tension, democratic backsliding, and growing global challenges such as food insecurity, conflict, and climate change, Norway faces difficult choices in its development policy.
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Changes among the state secretaries
07/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Ole Martin Juul Slyngstadli as acting state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Karl Kristian Bekeng, settles
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Further NOK 2.8 billion in support to Ukraine
06/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Together with our European partners, Norway is providing funding for military support packages to help Ukraine to defend itself. The military equipment is sourced from the US. Another important contribution is now under way. It is my hope that more
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Joint Statement – Nordic Defence Cooperation
06/05/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceOn May 5-6 the Nordic Ministers of Defence gathered in Trøndelag under Norway's chairship of NORDEFCO in 2026.
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Norway Joins the Pax Silica Initiative
06/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway is joining the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, which aims to strengthen cooperation on securing robust and reliable supply chains for emerging technologies.
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Announcement of APA 2026
05/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of EnergyToday, the Ministry of Energy is announcing the annual licensing round for petroleum on the Norwegian continental shelf, APA 2026. The APA area is being enlarged by a total of 70 new blocks in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.
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Prime Minister attended summit on European security
04/05/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in the 8th Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Yerevan, Armenia. The EPC brings together leaders from all of Europe.
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Indigenous Peoples’ health on the agenda at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
30/04/2026 News story Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThis week marked the opening of the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York. The theme of this year’s forum is Indigenous Peoples’ health, including in the context of conflict.
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Changes among the political advisers
30/04/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Emilie Bersaas von Essen is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.
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Joint Statement by the Nordic-Baltic Ministers (NB8) of Foreign Affairs
30/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and government representatives of the NB8, met in Kuressaare, Estonia on 29-30 April 2026, at a time of rapid change in the international security environment, with heightened geopolitical tensions, Russia
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Nordic Economic Policy Review 2026
29/04/2026 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Nordic Economic Policy Review 2026 will be launched in Oslo on Tuesday, 6 May, with the option to attend both in person and online.