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Jordan vital to stability in the Middle East

‘Jordan is an important partner for Norway. I am visiting Jordan to recognise the country’s stabilising role in the Middle East and its major efforts as a host country for Palestinian and Syrian refugees’, said Minister of International Development

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Anette Stegegjerdet Norberg as state secretary to Minister of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Nils Kristen Sandtrøen, as of 2 February 2026.

Norwegian Ministry of Justice Extends Option Deadline for Purchasing Additional Rescue Helicopters with Leonardo

The Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MoJ) has agreed with Leonardo to extend the option deadline for purchasing additional AW101 SAR Queen rescue helicopters by two months.

New ambassadors from Greece, Bangladesh and Lesotho

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 22 January 2026.

Statement by the Nordic Baltic States on Russia’s destruction of energy infrastructure in Ukraine

The Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the Nordic Baltic 8, deplore Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, residential areas and critical infrastructure.

Joint declaration on a “Partnership for a Prosperous and Sustainable Future”

Joint Declaration by The Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Indonesia and The Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Kingdom of Norway on a “Partnership For A Prosperous And Sustainable Future”.

The Government Follows Up on the Parliament’s Decision Regarding the Ethical Framework for the Pension Fund

On November 4, the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) requested that the government review the ethical framework for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG).

Indexation of the National Insurance Scheme’s Basic Amount and Pensions

The basic amount in the National Insurance Scheme as of 1 May 2025, is NOK 130,160. The basic amount is used in the calculation and indexation of pensions. It is annually adjusted.

Norway secures air defence missiles for Ukraine

Russia's relentless missile attacks on Ukraine continue. Norway has recently delivered a significant number of air defence missiles to Ukraine to ensure that the Norwegian-developed NASAMS system can continue to protect Ukraine.

Press contacts

Press contacts for the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministries.

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Child Abduction

Official Norwegian information about international child abduction.

Job Opportunity

The main objective of the Job opportunity program is to increase employment among immigrant woman who lack basic qualifications, and who have no links to the labour marked.

Combating Negative Social Control and Honor Based Violence in Norway

Negative social control and honor motivated violence are serious societal issues that threaten fundamental human rights and individual freedom.

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide strongly condemns the brutal use of force in Iran

'I strongly condemn the brutal and disproportionate use of force inflicted on the civilian population by the Iranian authorities in connection with the protests in Iran', said Eide.

Work Environment and Safety in Norway

Most people work under good and safe conditions in Norway. Trends in Norwegian working life generally indicate a positive development, but there are still significant differences in working environment conditions between various occupational and

The Norwegian Nationality Act

The Nationality Act and Nationality Regulations contain rules on how persons can become Norwegian nationals and how they may lose their Norwegian nationality.

Working Hours and Holidays in Norway

Working Hours are the time you spend working for your employer.

Individual and Collective Labor Law

Labor law can be divided into two parts: individual and collective labor law. Individual labor law deals with the rules governing the relationship between the employer and each individual employee. Collective labor law deals with the rules for

Why the Arctic is important for allied security

We must build on 20 years of co-operation in the North, and respect each other’s borders.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in the Financial Times