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Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death on 16 February 2024

Together with likeminded states, Norway supports a joint statement on the occasion on the second commemoration of Alexei Navalny`s death on 16 February 2024. We demand a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his

Statement from the Prime Minister supporting the third strategic cycle of CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations)

Covid-19 brought death, illness, social division and economic disruption on a massive scale - and the consequences were felt then and are felt years later.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Message by video recording

Norway and Germany sign defence arrangement

The Defence Ministers signed a historic defence arrangement, known as the "Hansa Arrangement". - It is more important than ever that European countries work closely together on our shared security, said Defence Minister Sandvik.

Tobacco control policy

Smoking is the most significant preventable cause of illness and premature death in Norway. The use of snus and e-cigarettes can also cause serious harm to health. Tobacco use is also a major cause of social inequalities in health.

Minister Aukrust's address at the Norad Conference Peace Out

The Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust's address at the Norad Conference Peace Out, 28 January, Sentrum Scene.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust

Contact information to Diplomatic Missions resident in Norway

Contact information to Diplomatic Missions resident in Norway (PDF) Contact information to Diplomatic Missions resident in Norway (Excel)

Contact information to all Diplomatic Missions accredited to Norway

Contact information to all Diplomatic Missions accredited to Norway (PDF) Contact information to all Diplomatic Missions accredited to Norway (Excel)

Norway and Allies Contribute to New Military Support Package for Ukraine

Norway, with several Allies, will finance a new support package of defence materiel for Ukraine amounting to approximately NOK 5 billion.

Address to the Storting on the security policy situation

'Whereas in the past, the US was the leading proponent of rules-based international trade, tariffs are now being widely used. They are being introduced and used - against Allies as well - not only as trade measures, but also as a tool to elicit

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway and France agree on military support to Ukraine

A new agreement between France and Norway provides new capabilities to Ukraine within the areas of surveillance and situational awareness, and aerial bombs.

Utsira Nord

The Utsira Nord area is located off the coast of Rogaland and was opened for offshore renewable energy production on 12 June 2020. On 11 December 2025, the Ministry of Energy announced that two consortia will be awarded project areas.

Assistive aids

Assistive aids are intended to compensate for practical problems that individuals with disabilities may encounter in everyday life, society and in the workplace.

New ambassadors from Peru and Somalia

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 February 2026.

The Prime Minister’s introduction at the press conference during the visit of the President of Palestine

'Ultimately, we have to work towards a structure where the people of Palestine are governed by Palestinians under the rule of law. That was the main point of our formal recognition; that the Palestinians have the right to be treated with the rights

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Government Guest House in Oslo

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visits Norway

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide welcomed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the Government Guest House in Oslo.

The importance of global cooperation

The purpose of international health cooperation is to promote and safeguard Norwegian health interests, contribute to multilateral solutions and ensure that national measures are developed in the context of what surrounds us.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Israel’s decision to expand control in the West Bank

‘Norway condemns the decision made by the Israeli security cabinet to expand Israel’s control over the occupied West Bank’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

The Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme 2026

This brochure gives a general overview of the Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme in 2026.

The Prime Minister's speech at Oslo Energy Forum

As I see it, whatever theme we choose for the transitions we are in, energy is linked. Be it in technology, be it on climate, but be it also in how you maintain stability in domestic economies, Prime Minister Støre said at Oslo Energy Forum.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

International cooperation within energy and petroleum research

Participation in international R&D cooperation in the field of energy and petroleum has a high priority and is an important supplement to Norwegian national research. Norway participates primarily in co-operation activities within the EU, through