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Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the airstrikes in Ukraine
09/07/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I condemn the large-scale Russian airstrikes against multiple Ukrainian cities', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs on US sanctions against Francesca Albanese
10/07/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIt is problematic when individual countries impose sanctions on UN representatives for fulfilling mandates entrusted to them by the UN Human Rights Council.
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Strong interest in new exploration areas
04/09/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has received applications from 20 companies in connection with the announcement of the license round for the best-known exploration areas on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Norway
22/05/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had a chance to see key aspects of Norway’s contribution to NATO first-hand when he visited Evenes Military Air Station and Ramsund Naval Station in North Norway on Thursday.
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Joint Statement by the Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight and Ukraine
03/09/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe - the leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight - reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s continued illegal war of aggression. We are proud to stand together with
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Norway contributes to Ukraine’s energy security
21/05/2025 News story Ministry of EnergyEnergy is one of the main focus areas of Norway’s support to Ukraine. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Norway has contributed approximately NOK 6.2 billion to the Ukrainian energy sector. In addition, further contributions of NOK 4.5
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Norway condemns the attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)
21/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns the attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) against a group of diplomats in Jenin today.
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War against Ukraine affects relations with Russia
05/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is reducing its contact with the Russian authorities to a minimum as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is in line with the actions of other European countries and allies. Cooperation that is essential to ensure Norway’s safety
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Changes in the Government
07/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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Statement of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union regarding Barents Euro-Arctic cooperation
09/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFinland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine.
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Joint Statement on Arctic Council Cooperation following Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsCanada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States condemn Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and note the grave impediments to international cooperation, including in the Arctic, that Russia's actions have
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Statement by the European Union, Iceland and Norway regarding the Northern Dimension policy
09/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe European Union, Iceland and Norway have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine. By its unprovoked and unjustified military actions, Russia is grossly violating international law and
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Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the blocking of Russian media outlets
03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRussia’s attacks on media freedom by blocking independent media outlets Ekho Moskvy and Dozhd are state censorship and human rights violations The Russian regime’s attempts to cover up its aggression in Ukraine will fail.
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Sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law
18/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries‘Today, the most wide-ranging package of sanctions ever imposed by Norway has been incorporated by the Government into Norwegian law. The sanctions are a response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine and also an expression of Norway’s solidarity
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Offshore wind: Planning of the offshore grid and criterias for Utsira Nord
19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe government has decided to give Statnett the responsibility for the overall planning of the offshore grid. The government will use qualitative criterias in the allocation round of Utsira Nord.
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New UN mandate in Afghanistan
17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in
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Disappointed by education ban for girls
23/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Very disappointed by reports that Taliban's leadership continues to ban girls from secondary education', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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The Norwegian Government is offering financial security to Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian students in Norway
19/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and ResearchThe Norwegian Government wants to help Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian students in a difficult situation. Students who are struggling financially due to the war will now receive funding to cover their subsistence costs.
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Mehl: ‘Norway wants refugees to be transferred from Moldova quickly’
28/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security‘It is important to Norway that we can begin transferring refugees from Moldova quickly,’ says Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.
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New political advisers
18/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Kai Steffen Østensen as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services Ingvild Kjerkol, Ms. Maria Varteressian as political adviser to Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide