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Changes among the state secretaries

07/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Øyvind Jacobsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Education, Ms. Kari Nessa Nordtun, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Sindre Lysø, settles parental leave.

Changes among the political advisers

06/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Ingrid Tønseth Myhr is appointed political adviser to Minister of Education, Ms. Kari Nessa Nordtun.

Statement on attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur

03/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on reports of attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur.

Announcing one area related to CO2-storage

05/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy announces one area in the North Sea for companies to apply for exploration licenses related to CO2-storage.

Three years of medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients

27/02/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ever since Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Norway has contributed to the medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients. In total, Norway has transported around 2,250 patients to Norway and other European countries for

Statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov

27/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement from Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania and Sweden today issued the following statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov.

Joint Statement 4th Shadow Fleet Expert Group Meeting 19–20 February 2025

21/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint statement by the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and North Sea - Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - following the fourth

Norway to provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova

24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Government will provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova in 2025. Key focus areas include energy security and humanitarian assistance. The funding is part of the overall allocation for 2025 under the Nansen

Norway to contribute equipment and training for a Ukrainian brigade

24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Nordic-Baltic countries will provide equipment and training for a Ukrainian brigade-sized unit. This is in response to a request by Ukraine.

Statement on the situation in Palestine

23/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am deeply concerned about the expulsion of Palestinians from refugee camps in the West Bank, as well as statements from Israeli authorities indicating that Israeli forces will remain in the area and prevent residents from returning. This is

Statement on hostilities and attacks against civilians in Sudan

18/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the escalation of hostilities and attacks against civilians in Sudan

Joint statement on the anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death

16/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On the anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death, which followed years of persecution by the Kremlin, we again extend our condolences to his family. We reiterate that the ultimate responsibility for his death lies with the Russian authorities.

Norway to sign agreements totalling NOK 1.9 billion per year to provide rapid, flexible and targeted humanitarian aid

17/02/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is entering into six new strategic partnership agreements with the following Norwegian humanitarian organisations: Norwegian Refugee Council, NORCAP, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian Red Cross, Norwegian People’s Aid and Save the Children

New ambassadors from Sri Lanka and the Dominican Republic

14/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 February 2025.

Norway joins international coalition for sustainable AI

11/02/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

Norway is supporting a French initiative aimed at ensuring that the development and use of artificial intelligence take place in a sustainable manner. Norway has been invited to join the collaboration at the AI Action Summit in Paris.

Norway Extends Air Defence Mission in Poland

11/02/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway is extending its contribution to NATO’s air and missile defence in Poland until the summer. Norwegian NASAMS air defence forces will remain stationed in Rzeszów to protect key supply lines in and out of Ukraine.

Changes among the political advisers

07/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Mr. Jakob Schram is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.

Changes in the Government

04/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Changes among the political advisers

04/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

After the changes in the Government today, Ms. Trine Bilet (Lab.) is appointed political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Lene Vågslid (Lab.).

Norway responds to negative developments in Georgia

03/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Like many other countries, Norway has reacted to recent negative developments in Georgia in several ways. An EU decision to suspend the visa free regime for official passport holders will be followed up by parallel steps by Norway.