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Statement on the fire at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant

14/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Concerning news of a fire caused by a drone in the New Safe Confinement which protects reactor 4 at Chornobyl in Ukraine.

Statement by Minister Eide on resumed military operations in Gaza

18/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Israel has resumed their military operations in Gaza. The situation is a nightmare, both for the severely suffering Palestinian civilian population, and for the Israeli hostages and their families', said Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign

Norway to increase its support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion

06/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance

Norway is now significantly increasing its support to Ukraine. The parties in the Storting have agreed to increase allocations to Ukraine for 2025 by an additional NOK 50 billion.

Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

11/02/2025 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations allowing Ukrainians, who have had temporary collective protection for three years, to be granted continued residence in Norway for a further year.

Changes among the state secretaries

14/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Eileen Fugelsnes as state secretary to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland.

Denmark acquires Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles worth 2 billion NOK

06/03/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

Denmark is acquiring the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) through a rapid procurement process in collaboration with Norway. The agreement strengthens naval defence in the Nordic region and enhances cooperation between two close allies.

Foreign Minister Eide: The Arab plan for Gaza’s reconstruction should receive broad international support

05/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

"I welcome the agreement among Arab countries on a joint plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. The plan clearly states that Palestinian ownership must be a guiding principle in reconstruction efforts and that the Palestinians’ right to remain on

Changes among the political advisers

10/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Mr. Audun Otterstad is appointed political adviser to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung.

Changes among the political advisers

14/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Line Endresen Normann is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Palestine

11/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The situation in Palestine has been in a critical phase since the first period of the ceasefire agreement for Gaza expired a week ago’, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Norway condemn Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace

13/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We condemn yet another instance of Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace.

Changes among the state secretaries

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

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

South Sudan: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement

10/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States.

Stricter subsistence rules for family immigration

13/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Norwegian Government is increasing the subsistence requirement for family immigration by approximately NOK 65,000. From 1 February 2025, the general rule will be that one must have an annual income of approx. NOK 400,000 in order to be able to

Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine

09/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

'Norway has recently contributed NOK 700 million to a multinational initiative to procure drones for Ukraine,' said Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram. On 9 January, he attended a Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein

France and Norway step up defence cooperation

16/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Norway on 16 January. During the visit, Norway and France signed a letter of intent on closer defence cooperation. ‘France is an important ally. We want to expand and strengthen the defence and

Norway Increases Support for Mine Clearance in Ukraine

21/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is a global leader in using mine detection dogs and is clearing large areas in Ukraine of mines and explosives. Norway is increasing its support for this work by NOK 164 million in 2025.

Palestinian Prime Minister to pay official visit to Norway

13/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa is coming to Norway on an official visit on 14-15 January. This is the first official visit from Palestine since Norway recognised Palestine as a state.

Norway and Thailand signs historic free trade agreement

23/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway and the other EFTA countries have today signed a historic free trade agreement with Thailand. The agreement will give virtually all goods from Norway zero tariffs into Thailand.

Norway has signed a new free trade agreement with Kosovo

22/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway and the other EFTA-countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland signed a new free trade agreement with Kosovo on Wednesday 22. January. The agreement covers trade in goods and services, including financial services, intellectual property