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Pre-launch of NANU - Sámi Arts International

Ladies and Gentlemen. Distinguished guests. Dear artists, patrons and lovers of Sámi art and culture. Last night we were attendees to something truly extraordinary. Máret Ánna Saras stunning installation Goavve-Geabbil is both moving and poignant. I

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery The Swan, Bankside, London

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 170th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Prime Minister congratulates Maria Corina Machado on Nobel Peace Prize

'On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Corina Machado. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that Ms Machado is receiving the prize for her tireless

Norway signs agreement with Latvia on EEA and Norway Grants

State Secretary Maria Varteressian signed an agreement in Latvia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

New ambassadors from the Republic of Latvia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 7 October 2025.

The Government introduces clear objectives for a sustainable and socioeconomically beneficial data centre industry, highlighting security requirements for data centres

- Norway is to be the most digitalised country in the world by 2030, and data centres play a key role in achieving this goal. This summer, the Government presented a new Data Centre Strategy to ensure that we have a sustainable, secure and

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the second anniversary of the terrorist attack against Israel

'Two years have passed since Hamas’s brutal terrorist attack against Israel and the Jewish people. On 7 October 2023, around 1,200 people - children, women and men, both young and elderly - were killed, and many more were injured and subjected to

The Minister of International Development warns against great danger for civilians in El Fasher

Statement from the Norwegian Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, on the the situation for civilians in the besieged town of El Fasher in Darfur, Sudan.

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the recent announcement by Hamas

'Hamas’ announcement that they are willing to release all hostages is a positive step that could contribute to a final ceasefire. It is also important that Hamas, in their statement, signals readiness to hand over control of Gaza to an independent

Launching Mapping of Strategic and Critical Value Chains

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries is taking steps to strengthen the role of industry in preparedness and security - assigning a new task to Prosess21 and the Research Council of Norway.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Signe Ramson Høie is appointed political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Marius Meisfjord Jøsevold is appointed political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Bjørnar Skjæran.

Norway supports Denmark with assistance in handling drones

The Norwegian Government has decided to provide Danish authorities with assistance in dealing with possible drone threats during the high-level meetings taking place in Denmark this week.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on plan for ceasefire in Gaza

Today, President Trump presented a plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages and prisoners, and Palestinian self-determination.

Norway's Statement in the General Debate of the 80th General Assembly

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide The 80th UN General Assembly, 25 September 2025

Launch of the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority

‘Norway is increasing its support to Palestine through an international crisis package. We are doing this to support the Palestinian government, which is in a critical financial situation. A solution to the conflict requires strong, functioning

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Ingunn Trosholmen and Ms. Siri Holland as state secretaries to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, as of 9 October 2025.

New York Declaration from the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform

New York Declaration from the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform on September 24, 2025.

More countries aim to manage their ocean areas sustainably

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre chaired a meeting of the High-level Panel for Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) during the UN General Assembly High-level Week in New York. Ocean and coastal nations that are not members of the Ocean Panel have

The Prime Minister's address at the meeting on Restoring Childhood and Humanity: Advancing Peace in Ukraine Through the Return of Ukrainian Children

'This is truly unacceptable. The situation for stolen children of Ukraine reminds us of the horrors of this war. So, the plight of the children is at the heart of any credible path to peace and it was a part of your formula, Mr. President (of

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York