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Ukrainian grain providing bread for people of Gaza

The first shipment of Ukrainian grain has arrived in Gaza. ‘Every kilo is life-saving assistance,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.

State budget for 2025: Norwegian government making arrangements for 1,500 round-the-clock care places

In the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing a commitment framework of NOK 3.25 billion for investment subsidies, corresponding to around 1,500 round-the-clock care places.

Instruction GI-06/2024 – Rejection of Russian citizens with Schengen visas for tourist purposes and other non-essential travel, in accordance with section 126, first paragraph of the Immigration Act

Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants and exports of Norwegian seafood

Negotiators from Norway and the EU have reached agreement on a new funding period for EEA and Norway Grants and on tariff-free quotas for Norwegian seafood exports to the EU.

Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza

Whilst we acknowledge indications of a limited restart of aid, Israel blocked humanitarian aid entering Gaza for over two months. Food, medicines and essential supplies are exhausted. The population faces starvation. Gaza’s people must receive the

Deeply regret that the ceasefire in Gaza is not continued

'There has been unimaginable suffering for far too long in Gaza. The extensive warfare we have witnessed has taken a severe toll on the civilian population’, said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide.

Norway proposes Bodø as location for new NATO air operations centre

‘The Norwegian Government has decided to put forward Bodø as the location for the new NATO combined air operations centre,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on Russia's unwillingness to make peace

At the meeting in Istanbul this week, Russia again showed no real willingness for peace or negotiations. The proposals Russia put forward to Ukraine contained the same demands it has made previously, including international recognition of the

Norway supports Denmark with assistance in handling drones

The Norwegian Government has decided to provide Danish authorities with assistance in dealing with possible drone threats during the high-level meetings taking place in Denmark this week.

Rolf Folland new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels

Rolf Folland has today been appointed as lieutenant general and new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels.

Statement on the escalating violence in Syria

Alarmed by escalating violence in Syria, including in #Sweida. I urge all actors to exercise maximum restraint. Deeply concerned about recent Israeli airstrikes and rising domestic tensions. The escalation risks undermining efforts towards a

The Land Act

Norway’s Call to Action Statement: System wide reforms must ensure dedicated space for the protection of women and girls against GBV

The humanitarian sector is in crisis. We are witnessing enormous human suffering, much of it caused by violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in armed conflicts, combined with historical funding cuts.

Statement of the Co-Chairs of the United Nations High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution

Statement of the Co-Chairs of the United Nations High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution — France and Saudi Arabia — and of the Co-Chairs of its

Norway to receive more patients from Gaza

The Norwegian Government has decided to accept up to 15 new patients from Gaza.

New York Declaration from the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform

New York Declaration from the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform on September 24, 2025.

New Important Step in the Government’s Offshore Wind Initiative: Announcing competition for project areas at Utsira Nord

The Ministry of Energy is announcing a competition for three project areas for floating offshore wind at Utsira Nord. The project aims to facilitate increased renewable power production, technological development, and new growth opportunities for

Minister of Trade and Industry issues clear signal to Europe: ‘Norway has a competitive advantage that can help shape a vigorous European solar market.’

The Minister of Trade and Industry was on Friday invited to the meeting of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA). Ahead of the meeting, Vestre sent a letter to the European Commission, as well as Germany and France individually, setting out

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Ingunn Trosholmen and Ms. Siri Holland as state secretaries to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, as of 9 October 2025.

Launch of the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority

‘Norway is increasing its support to Palestine through an international crisis package. We are doing this to support the Palestinian government, which is in a critical financial situation. A solution to the conflict requires strong, functioning