More on this topic

Providing support for civilians following earthquakes in Afghanistan

‘The earthquakes in western Afghanistan has brought further suffering to an already hard-hit population. We are now increasing Norway’s support in order to provide life-saving assistance to those affected,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

New rules on covered bonds

Today, the Government has proposed new legislation to implement the Covered Bonds Directive in Norway.

Norway participates in a project which will make it easier for military forces to cross borders in Europe

- The security situation in Europe has underlined the need for improvements in military mobility, and work to this end is taken forward in NATO, our European allies and in the Nordic context. One of the weaknesses with the current system has been

New state secretary

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed political adviser Kjetil Vevle as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period that state secretary Andreas Bjelland Eriksen settles parental leave, effective as of 7

OECD on the Norwegian economy: High activity and challenges for fiscal policy

OECD today published their biannual survey of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how the government should face important challenges ahead. The report illustrates the high activity of the Norwegian economy heading out of the pandemic. At

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Mari Hansen Ingleson as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period 10 January to 16 June 2022.

Useful security advice for candidates running for election to municipal and county councils

The Ministry has sent out an information brochure to all candidates in the 2023 municipal and county council elections.

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 168th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Norway to donate mine clearance equipment to Ukraine

‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, and there is an acute need for mine breaching equipment. With this donation, Norway

Norway to provide weapons to Ukraine

The Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will give M72 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.

Examinations cancelled by government

The government has decided to cancel most of the ordinary examinations scheduled for primary, lower and upper secondary school this spring.

New ambassadors from Algeria and Morocco

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 January 2022.

Tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels enter into force

The tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels over 500 gross tonnage announced on 6 October will enter into force on Friday 14 October. From that date these vessels will only be permitted access to the ports of Tromsø, Kirkenes and Båtsfjord.

CCUS Conference in Oslo 27 – 28 October

Norway is co-hosting the EU’s annual CCUS conference "CCUS Forum", which will take place in Oslo on 27-28 October. EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson is coming to Oslo to open the conference together with Minister for Petroleum and Energy Terje

Report No. 27 to the Storting (2007-2008) - Disarmament and Non-proliferation

The Sami Act

Act of 12 June 1987 No. 56 concerning the Sameting (the Sami parliament) and other Sami legal matters (the Sami Act)

Marcus Rosenkrantz

Marcus Gjøe Rosenkrantz was landowner, county governor and politician. (Painting: Christian August Lorentzen, photo: Eidsvoll1814). Councillor of Government 2 March-19 May 1814, Chief of Rigsbanken (Danish National Bank) in Norway. Councillor of

Sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

‘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

Frederik Haxthausen

Frederik Gottschalk von Haxthausen was army officer and politician. (Painting: Wilhelm Holter, photo: Eidsvoll1814). Councillor of Government 2 March-19 May 1814, Chief of 1st Ministry (finance affairs). Councillor of State (First Minister) 19 May-