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  • Norway will host informal meeting with the Prime Ministers from the Nordic countries

    09/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In 2022, Norway holds the chairmanship of the Nordic Council of Ministers, and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is hosting his Nordic Prime Minister colleagues in an informal Nordic Prime Ministers' meeting in Oslo on Monday 15. August. The meeting

  • Statement from the Prime Minister in connection with the death of Queen Elizabeth II

    08/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘This marks the end of an era. Queen Elizabeth was truly remarkable in her dedication and lifelong service to her country and its people,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

  • Statement on Ukraine

    16/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement on Ukraine by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt

  • Statement on Israeli settlements

    28/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement by Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain and Sweden on Israeli Settlements.

  • Entry restrictions and coronavirus measures in the municipalities to continue

    29/10/2021 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The Norwegian Government has decided to keep downscaled TISK (test-isolate-trace-and-quarantine), as well as the current entry restrictions.

  • Norway asks the UN to clarify Israel’s obligations under international law

    29/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

    Norway asks the UN General Assembly to request ICJ ruling: Does Israel violate international law as it prevents the UN, international humanitarian organization and states from providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians under occupation?

  • Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide regarding the unrest in Georgia

    05/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I condemn the use of brutal force by police and security forces against protesters, media workers, civil society and opposition figures in Georgia, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Mehl extends border controls

    23/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Minister of Justice and Public Security has decided to extend internal border controls. The background is the increased terrorist threat, particularly against Jewish and Israeli targets in Norway.

  • New political advisers

    18/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Kai Steffen Østensen as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services Ingvild Kjerkol, Ms. Maria Varteressian as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide

  • Norway to provide additional NOK 80 million to help forcibly deported Ukrainians

    01/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    According to estimates, roughly 40 000 people have gone missing in Ukraine. UNICEF reports indicate that thousands of children have been forcibly deported since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This week, Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • New Action Plan to Combat Racism and Discrimination Against Muslims

    13/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality, Office of the Prime Minister

    The Norwegian government has presented a new action plan with 30 measures to combat racism and discrimination against Muslims. The action plan also includes the authorities' efforts against racism and discrimination of Muslims outside of Norway.

  • National Transport Plan 2025-2036 — Summary

    01/11/2024 News story Ministry of Transport

    The National Transport Plan 2025-2036, together with the Parliament’s consideration, constitutes the framework for how we will develop the transport system in Norway over the coming years. A summary is now available.

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Rivne nuclear power plant in Ukraine

    18/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine have intensified. This has made the country even more dependent on nuclear power, and president Zelensky recently expressed concern about Russia impacting the production.

  • Joint donor statement on Humanitarian Access in Sudan

    18/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Joint donor statement on Humanitarian Access in Sudan by the UK, USAID, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, Canada and the European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

  • Public consultation of the first licensing round for seabed minerals

    26/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Ministry of Energy has presented a proposal for the announcement of the first licensing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation. The proposal sets out the areas where the companies will be able to

  • Norwegian Government commits to allocating 5 % of GDP to defence-related expenditures

    20/06/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

    The Government will invest 5 % of GDP in strengthening Norway’s defence capability and safeguarding people in Norway. ‘The world has become more dangerous and more unpredictable. Europe must shoulder greater responsibility for its own security. We

  • Norway contributes to Czech procurement of artillery ammunition for Ukraine

    07/03/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Ukraine has an urgent need for large quantities of artillery ammunition to defend themselves against Russia’s war of aggression. Norway already supports Ukraine with artillery ammunition both from its own stocks and directly from the industry.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    08/03/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Halvard Ingebrigtsen as State Secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre. Mr. Ingebrigtsen is appointed State Secretary to Prime Minister

  • Ready for the Internet Governance Forum

    20/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

    Norway is hosting the 2025 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) - the UN’s main platform for dialogue and collaboration on the future of the internet. On Sunday, the UN flag and the Norwegian flag will be raised in Lillestrøm.

  • Strengthening the energy bonds between Moldova and Norway

    07/05/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

    During the state visit from Moldova, an energy roundtable was held at Norad. At the event, an MOU was signed by the energy ministers of Moldova and Norway on closer cooperation between the two countries. During the roundtable discussions several

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