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New political advisers

14/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Following the change of government at 12:00 noon today, where Jonas Gahr Støre’s government succeeded Erna Solberg’s government, the Office of the Prime Minister has appointed a number of political advisers.

Asbestos

28/06/2021 Article Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

Non CE marked construction products

25/01/2021 Article Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Requirements documentation of non CE marked construction products

Regulations relating to amendments to the Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals out of concern for public health

12/05/2020 Regulation Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Legal basis: Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals out of concern for public health, section 7; see Act of 5 August 1994 No. 55 relating to control of communicable diseases, section 7-12; see also

Regulations relating to amendments to the Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals without a residence permit in the realm, out of concern for public health

08/04/2020 Regulation Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Read the updated regulation at lovdata.no Legal basis: Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals without a residence permit in the realm, out of concern for public health, section 7; see Act of 5 August

First Lady Olena Zelenska and Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre visited youth services

24/10/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, this week visited Headspace, a counselling service in Oslo, together with the Minister of Health and Care Services, Jan Christian Vestre. Headspace is a low-threshold service for young people aged 12-25 and

Norway invests USD 9,5 million in Aceli Africa to unlock money for small agro businesses

24/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises in east African countries often struggle to get bank loans. The lack of capital hampers the development of local food production and growth of the food industry. Addressing this, Norway is now

Norway and Ukraine working to strengthen business cooperation

28/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

This week Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, travelled to Kyiv with a Norwegian business delegation to enhance trade cooperation and facilitate increased support from the private sector.

Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group

23/05/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Today, Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - met in Palanga and gave the following statement:

State budget for 2025: NOK 400 million for mental health and substance abuse

16/10/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

In the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing to allocate NOK 400 million for following up on the escalation plan for mental health and the upcoming prevention and treatment reform for the field of substance abuse.

Regrettable that Lithuania withdraws from Convention on Cluster Munitions

18/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It is regrettable that Lithuania has taken the decision today to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Even though the security situation in Europe has changed due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, it is vital that states

80 years since the deportation of the Crimean Tatars

18/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

May 18 marks the 80th anniversary of the forced deportation of the Crimean Tatars. Today, they are once again being persecuted by the Russian occupying power. Norway reiterates its condemnation of Russia’s illegal occupation and human rights

Joint statement on minimization of highly enriched uranium

23/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint statement between the National Nuclear Security Administration of the Department of Energy of the United States of America and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway concerning minimization of highly enriched uranium.

Joint statement on the horrific humanitarian situation in El Fasher

14/08/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

As fighting continues unabated in North Darfur, Sudan, hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped in and around the city of El Fasher besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). All trade routes and supply lines have been cut off, and

International ministerial meeting in Oslo on the war in Gaza

15/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘This meeting in Oslo has taken place against an extremely serious and dramatic backdrop. Tomorrow, it will be 10 weeks since Hamas’s horrific terrorist attack. Close to 19 000 people have been killed in Gaza, nearly half of them children. The scale

Norway to contribute funding for new package of US-sourced military equipment for Ukraine

15/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Ukraine is dependent on continued military and civilian support in its fight to defend itself against Russia. It is of great value that several countries are coming together to provide financing to help meet Ukraine’s military needs. Norway is now

Ukrainians who travel to their country of origin risk losing their residence permit in Norway

12/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today issued instructions to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), enabling the UDI to revoke temporary collective protection if Ukrainians travel to their country of origin.

The Norwegian government will increase the production capacity of ammunition and missiles with one billion Norwegian kroner (NOK)

13/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government aims to strengthen the production capabilities of Norwegian ammunition and missiles and is increasing the state sponsored financing of the ASAP applications.

Joint Statement of the Leaders of the Nordic Baltic Eight on Ukraine

16/08/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister

We remain steadfast in our support to Ukraine and to efforts, including by President Trump, to end the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. To achieve a just and lasting peace the next step must be together with Ukraine. Only Ukraine can make

Condemns attack in Qatar

09/09/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement from Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.