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Norwegian health service provides life saving assistance to Ukraine

This week, Norway received its 500th patient who was medically evacuated from Ukraine.

New white paper on development policy: ‘We need a roadmap aligned with reality’

The Minister of Development is initiating work to develop new development policy, following extensive geopolitical and financial changes in aid in recent years. This will be summarised in a white paper to be presented to Parliament in its 2027

The Government Strengthens Norwegian Research Management in Svalbard with Updated Strategy and New Research Office

To strengthen Norwegian research management in Svalbard and facilitate responsible international research cooperation, the government is now launching an updated strategy for research and higher education and a new research office in Svalbard.

UN Unites Around Renewed Protection of Human Rights Defenders

The UN Human Rights Council today adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders for another three years. The resolution was adopted by consensus and enjoys broad cross‑regional support.

The Government Tightens the Rules for Displaced Persons from Ukraine: Men Aged 18 to 60 Will No Longer Receive Temporary Collective Protection

The Government today adopted an amendment to the Regulations that restricts the Norwegian scheme for temporary collective protection for persons displaced from Ukraine. Men between the ages of 18 and 60 will, with certain exceptions, no longer

Joint statement on the situation in Lebanon

Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Spain and Sweden.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Israeli attacks in Lebanon

‘I condemn the massive Israeli attacks in Lebanon, which have caused immense suffering and destruction. A great many of the attacks took place without warning across the country, whilst children and ordinary people were going about their daily lives

One year after the white paper on industry: Growth in an uncertain time

Last year saw growth in Norwegian industry in terms of both production, revenue, and exports. The outlook going forward is also largely positive. At the same time, differences between industries are significant, and international instability creates

Norway Supports New Claims Commission for Ukraine

Today, Norway signs the convention establishing a Claims Commission for Ukraine. The Claims Commission is the second of three components in an international compensation mechanism for the victims of Russia’s war of aggression. The other two

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the agreement on a ceasefire between the United States and Iran

‘Reports that Iran and the United States have reached agreement on a two-week ceasefire represent an important and welcome step forward. This means that diplomacy is being given a genuine opportunity at a time when the alternative would have been a

Statement from Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik regarding Russian patrols in, and near, Norwegian and British maritime areas

Statement from Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik following the press conference of British Defence Minister John Healey on April 9, 2026.

Norway contributes NOK 780 million to the fight against climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution

Norway is contributing NOK 780 million over four years to the world’s largest environmental fund, the Global Environment Facility (GEF). GEF provides support to developing countries in their efforts to address climate change, biodiversity loss and

Foreign Ministers’ meeting on the third anniversary of the war in Sudan: Norway provides NOK 470 million in humanitarian and long-term aid

The conflict in Sudan has developed into the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with gross abuses against civilians and serious geopolitical consequences, both within and outside the region.

Norway Provides NOK 50 million for Anti-Corruption efforts in Ukraine

Through the Nansen Program for Ukraine, Norway is increasing its support for anti-corruption efforts in the country, to ensure funds are not misused and to encourage greater private investment.

The Prime Minister's introduction at a press conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyj

'We make important contributions and Ukraine is our first recipient of Norwegian aid. But this is not a one-way traffic. This is a mutual cooperation. And we agreed to work towards a strategic partnership between Norway and Ukraine - because Ukraine

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Norway provides NOK 100 million in budget support to Palestine

“The economic situation in Palestine is so precarious that hospitals, schools and other public services are at risk of collapse. We must do what we can to prevent such a collapse. That is why we are now providing Palestine with NOK 100 million in

Norway and Ukraine to establish closer defence cooperation

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to strengthen Norwegian-Ukrainian cooperation in the areas of defence and security. They will take steps to facilitate closer cooperation between the defence industries of

Opening of the Bologna Children's Book Fair 2026

Ladies and Gentlemen. Signore e signori. Buongiorno a tutti. È un grande piacere per me essere presente in quest’occasione speciale e inaugurare la Fiera del Libro per Ragazzi di Bologna. E se il su fosse giù? E se il dentro fosse il fuori? E se io

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery

Statement the UN Population and Development Commission

Statement at the General Debate under the UN Population and Development Commission 59th Session, by Norwegian Minister of International Development, Åsmund Grøver Aukrust and Youth Delegate Uswa Malik 13th April 2026.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust

New support for displaced people in Ukraine

Norway is strengthening its support for the UN’s work for displaced people in and from Ukraine with NOK 260 million. In total, Norway is now providing an additional NOK 767 million to the UN’s humanitarian efforts for Ukrainians affected by the war.