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Norway to double climate finance to NOK 14 billion
01/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian government has set a target to double its overall climate finance from NOK 7 billion in 2020 to NOK 14 billion by 2026 at the latest.
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New state secretaries
22/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Oddmund Løkensgard Hoel as state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education Ola Borten Moe.
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New political adviser
21/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Troika Statement on Military Takeover in Sudan
26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe text of the following statement was released by the Troika: Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.
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Lessons learned from the independent evaluation of the ACT-Accelerator – need a reformed platform for the future
11/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA new report identifies lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic that will be useful for better global pandemic preparedness and response.
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The National Budget 2023: Key Figures in the National Budget 2023
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceTo ensure simultaneous access to information which may be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8:00AM prior to the budget launch at 10:00 am. More detailed projections will be published with the National Budget.
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Norway soon to start training Ukrainian soldiers in the UK
07/10/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe need for training Ukrainian soldiers is extensive and Norway’s contribution will be valued by Ukraine and allies both. Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed on August 11 at the donor conference for Ukraine in Copenhagen that
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Note to editors: Foreign Minister Huitfeldt to visit Georgia and Armenia
11/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will be visiting Georgia and Armenia on 16-19 October.
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Norway grants NOK 27 million to global ecosystem maps
31/10/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway’s Minister of Climate and Environment, H.E. Tore O. Sandvik, announces a contribution of NOK 27 million to support the development of a new tool for integrating and sharing data on the world’s ecosystems.
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Statement by Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Georgia
30/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe, the Nordics, join the international calls for a thorough and impartial investigation of reported irregularities before and during Georgia’s 26 October parliamentary elections. It is essential to dispel doubts that have been cast on the integrity
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Press Conference with the President of Finland
10/10/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterThe President of Finland, Mr. Sauli Niinistö, is visiting Norway Monday 10 and 11 October. President Niinistö and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre meets Monday afternoon, and will meet the press about 17.30.
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Joint Statement of Support for the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar
15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor‑Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union have issued a
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New ambassadors from Pakistan, Iraq, Maldives and Laos
15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 15 October 2021.
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Marie Lamo appointed new political advisor in MoD Norway
15/10/2021 News story Ministry of DefenceMarie Lamo is the political advisor for Minister of Defence Odd Roger Enoksen. They were both appointed Oct. 14th 2021 in the new Støre Government.
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The Norwegian Government Strengthens and Renews Commitment to Gender Equality
10/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe Government has presented a white paper on sexual harassment and the country's first strategy for gender equality between men and women.
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New state secretaries
29/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odin Adelsten Aunan Bohmann as state secretary to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Anette Trettebergstuen.
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Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations
29/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRespect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.
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New ambassadors from Kenya and Mongolia
05/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 5 December 2024
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Three in ten daycare facilities do not meet educational standards
22/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and ResearchNew figures show that three in ten daycare facilities in Norway do not meet the required educational standards. The government is now initiating work to develop a new strategy to provide children with better daycare provision, which will, among
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NOK 1 billion for civilian infrastructure and reconstruction in Ukraine
14/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing NOK 1 billion to support the World Bank’s efforts to maintain civilian infrastructure and to start reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. ‘Norway stands ready to provide long-term support to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr