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Welcomes the UN announced truce by the parties to the conflict in Yemen
02/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway welcomes the UN announced truce by the parties to the conflict in Yemen.
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Appalled by reports of atrocities in Ukraine
03/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am appalled by reports of unimaginable atrocities in Ukraine, where Russia is withdrawing,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Increased support for humanitarian innovation
04/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The gap between humanitarian need and available funding grows wider every year. Innovation is one of the keys to increasing the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance. We need to find smarter and better ways of working so we can provide
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Norway to strengthen efforts to combat hunger and alleviate need in Horn of Africa
27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Some 20 million people are facing severe hunger as a result of drought in the Horn of Africa. Norway is therefore strengthening its efforts to alleviate need and prevent famine in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC): increased cooperation on economic issues
10/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘There has been increased cooperation between Israel and Palestine in recent months to find solutions to key issues relating to the economy, infrastructure and trade. However, there are still no political negotiations between the parties. Violence
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The Norwegian Government wants to ensure that Ukrainian refugees are included more quickly in Norwegian society
29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionThe Norwegian Government is submitting a Proposition to the Storting, proposing temporary amendments to several Acts. The objective is to ensure that the legislation is flexible enough for the municipalities to quickly and effectively handle a large
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Prime Minister participated in Nordic-Indian summit in Copenhagen
04/05/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the prime ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at a Nordic-Indian summit held in Copenhagen today. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre also had a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister
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Changes among the political advisers
02/05/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Anette Kristine Davidsen as political adviser to Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran as of 2 May 2022.
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Norway declares three Russian diplomats persona non grata
06/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway has decided declare three diplomats at Russia's embassy in Oslo persona non grata. The three individuals have carried out activities that are incompatible with their diplomatic status', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Invitation to tender – scheduled regional air services on the route Røros– Oslo 1 November 2022 – 31 March 2024
28/04/2022 Press release Ministry of TransportThe Norwegian Ministry of Transport has today announced an invitation to tender for scheduled regional air services on the route Røros-Oslo for the period 1 November 2022 - 31 March 2024
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Chair's summary from AHLC meeting 10 May
19/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis is the chair's summary from meeting of the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) i n Brussels, 10 May 2022. Chair was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Ms Anniken Huitfeldt ant the host was EU High Representative Mr Josep Borrell Fontelles.
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Ambitious offshore wind initiative
11/05/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesToday, the Government is presenting a major initiative to promote offshore wind power. The aim is to use offshore wind power to generate new electricity on a par with the total amount of electricity currently produced in Norway. The initiative will
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Conflict and food insecurity on agenda in New York
19/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘An increase in global food insecurity could lead to greater instability. Ensuring that people have enough food to eat is primarily about saving lives, but it will also help prevent new conflicts,’ said Minister of International Development Anne
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Norwegian support for farmers in Ukraine
12/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsFood production in Ukraine is essential for the food security of people in a wide range of countries. Norway is increasing its support to Ukrainian farmers in order to facilitate continued agricultural production.
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Additional NOK 100 million to help the Ukrainian government administration
09/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has decided to increase its budget support to Ukraine to NOK 300 million. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the additional support during her visit to Ukraine on 8 May.
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Updated estimate for Norwegian gas deliveries in 2022
18/05/2022 News story Ministry of EnergyBased on production so far this year and the latest information on the coming months, the Norwegian authorities have updated the estimate for gas deliveries from the fields on the Norwegian shelf in 2022.
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Nordic support for Finland and Sweden
16/05/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister‘Finland’s and Sweden’s security is important to our security. Together with Denmark and Iceland, Norway stands ready to assist its Nordic neighbours by all means necessary should they be the victim of aggression on their territory before obtaining
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New ambassadors from Niger, San Marino and Burundi
05/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 5 May 2022.
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Statement on terror attack in Israel
06/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn the heinous terror attack in Elad as Israel’s Yom Haatzmaut was coming to a close, killing at least three and wounding several others. My thoughts are with the families and victims. To encourage and glorify such terror is deeply
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Government changes admission rules for refugees who want to study
10/07/2022 News story Ministry of Education and ResearchIt will now be easier for refugees to be admitted to higher education in Norway. As a temporary arrangement, displaced people without a Higher Education Entrance Qualification may apply for a place at a higher education institution.