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    • Norway takes over as Chair of the Arctic Council

      11/05/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘We are looking forward to chairing the Arctic Council for the next two years. It is vital that the Arctic Council maintains its role as the most important multilateral forum for addressing issues relating to the Arctic,’ said Minister of Foreign

    • Norway increases medical assistance to Ukraine

      18/10/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

      ‘Ukraine is in a demanding fight for its freedom and sovereignty. Providing sufficient numbers of personnel and materials remains critical. Helping sick and wounded soldiers so that they can return to the front or perform other important tasks, is

    • The Prime Minister met Chinas Foreign Minister Qin Gang

      12/05/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

      Bilateral relations, climate, the war in Ukraine and human rights were on the agenda in the meeting between Prime Minister Støre and Foreign Minister Qin.

    • The National Budget 2024: The Government will introduce a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024

      06/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance, Office of the Prime Minister

      The Government is today presenting a modified bill for the introduction of a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024. The proposal will ensure that a larger share of the value added in the wind power industry will accrue to society as a

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Kim Friele Memorial Prize awarded to Støttegruppa 25. juni and Insight

      19/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality, Office of the Prime Minister

      ‘We are all striving to provide everyone - both in Norway and internationally - with a safe and inclusive society. A society where LGBT+ people can live free and good lives and love whoever they want. Støttegruppa 25. juni, the support group for

    • Military transport corridor to be established in the north

      20/06/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

      ‘The fact that Norway, Sweden and Finland are now united in NATO is good for Norwegian, Nordic and Allied security. And today we have achieved an important milestone. We have agreed to establish a military transport corridor through North Norway,

    • Norway to provide a further NOK 500 million in support to Moldova

      01/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway will provide NOK 500 million in support to Moldova in 2023. The war in Ukraine is having a severe impact on Moldova, and the funding will be used to help the Moldovan authorities to deal with the crisis.

    • EU thanks Norway for assistance in medevac operations

      06/06/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

      The EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, and the Norwegian Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, were given a tour of various aircraft being used in the medical evacuation of patients from Ukraine during Mr

    • Norway and Denmark cooperate on new donations to Ukraine

      15/06/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

      Norway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine. Norway provides the shells, while Denmark donates fuzes and propellant charges.

    • Concerned about new Polish law

      08/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

    • Norway aligns itself with new sanctions against Russia

      04/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway is aligning itself with the EU’s 14th package of sanctions against Russia. The work to incorporate the sanctions into Norwegian law is under way. Norway is also aligning itself with the EU legislation that allows for profits generated by

    • IMF: Expect higher growth in the Norwegian economy

      28/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

      Economic growth will strengthen gradually and real incomes will increase, improving most households’ purchasing power. This is one of the conclusions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy and Norwegian

    • Norway to provide NOK 394 million to support the UN’s human rights efforts

      25/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘War, authoritarian regimes and food insecurity are posing a threat to people’s rights across the world. It is more important than ever to support the UN’s efforts to safeguard respect for human rights,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth

    • The Oslo Call to Cali

      05/07/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

      Oslo Ministerial Dialogues on Nature 25 June, Co-Chairs’ statement by Minister Susana Muhamad and Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen.

    • Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the Announcement of the Conclusion of Negotiations for the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability

      02/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      It is with appreciation that Norway notes the conclusion of the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS). We offer our sincerest gratitude to our negotiating partners Costa Rica, Iceland, New Zealand, and Switzerland for

    • Norway to serve as chair of OCHA’s donor support group

      12/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Starting today, Norway will take over as chair of the donor support group of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As chair, Norway will focus on securing financing to meet rising humanitarian needs, as well as on

    • Humanitarian conference sends clear message: suffering in Gaza must cease

      13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘The message to everyone who participated in the humanitarian conference for Gaza is clear: we must find solutions that end the suffering, and in the longer term, we must focus on rebuilding Gaza,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

    • Norway and Ukraine Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement

      11/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has destroyed large parts of the country's energy infrastructure. In addition to military support for the defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine is in desperate need for additional and urgent support

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