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High-powered support for renewable energy projects

Norway is providing NOK 248 million in grant funding to companies seeking to advance the renewable energy sector in developing countries. Grants are awarded during an early project phase in order to decrease risk. ‘This scheme is popular because it

Norway provides new contribution to support Moldova's resilience this winter

Moldova is facing a challenging winter. The country is especially vulnerable due to increased energy prices and uncertainties regarding gas supplies in 2025. Norway is now providing a new contribution of 60 million NOK through the World Bank’s

Norway providing funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine

Three years of full-scale war and Russian attacks have severely damaged Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for gas imports to Ukraine to ensure an adequate gas supply for the general population,

UK Prime Minister to pay official visit to Norway

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be visiting Bergen together with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Monday 16 December.

Meld. St. 18 (2024–2025) - When trouble strikes abroad

Meld. St. 18 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

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New state secretaries

Following the change of government at 12:00 noon today, where Jonas Gahr Støre’s government succeeded Erna Solberg’s government, the King has appointed a number of state secretaries in a Council of State.

Fields of responsibility in Jonas Gahr Støre’s government

Having been appointed by the King in a session of the Council of State at 10:00 am today, Jonas Gahr Støre’s government met for its first Council of State session at the Royal Palace at 12:00 noon. Here, the division of responsibilities between the

The Government introduces clear objectives for a sustainable and socioeconomically beneficial data centre industry, highlighting security requirements for data centres

- Norway is to be the most digitalised country in the world by 2030, and data centres play a key role in achieving this goal. This summer, the Government presented a new Data Centre Strategy to ensure that we have a sustainable, secure and

Minister of defence Sandvik met President Zelenskyy: The Norwegian government boosting Ukrainian defence industry

The Norwegian Government and Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA) announced development and production of low-cost air defence missiles and unmanned surface vessels (USVs) in Ukraine. During his first visit to Kyiv, the Norwegian

NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations

Norway is providing NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations under a new three-year agreement with FOKUS (Forum for Women and Development). The funding will be used to support initiatives to strengthen women’s rights, prevent gender-based

Meeting with President Macron to discuss Norwegian sovereign wealth fund

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg and French President Emmanuel Macron met with the Governor of Norges Bank Ida Wolden Bache and the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) Nicolai Tangen.

Norway to provide NOK 6.5 billion for procurement of drones for Ukraine

Norway will provide NOK 6.5 billion for the procurement of drones and drone technology from Ukrainian and other European manufacturers.

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

Adopted by Ministry of Justice and Public Security 12 June 2020 under the Act of 5 August 1994 No. 55 relating to control of communicable diseases, section 7-12; see also section 1-2, third paragraph; see also the Regulations of 15 March 2020 No.

Germany and Norway sign agreement on JSM missiles

The German government intends to procure Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Norway. During the NATO summit in The Hague, Defence Ministers Tore O. Sandvik and Boris Pistorius signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Historic decision at NATO Summit

The NATO member states have all agreed to invest 5 % of GDP annually to strengthen defence capabilities. The decision to invest more to ensure individual and collective obligations within the Alliance is presented in the Hague Summit Declaration.

Guidelines for election observers

The Ministry has drawn up guidelines for election observation in Norway. The guidelines contains both Norwegian and English text. It provides information about the procedure for applying for accreditation, what can be observed during elections, and

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Ingrid Marie Vaag Endrerud as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Norway hosting the Internet Governance Forum 2025

In an era of widespread global unrest, collaboration is crucial to promote and preserve an open, secure and inclusive internet. “IGF 2025 will be the largest UN meeting ever held in Norway and an important arena for collaboration,” says Norway’s

The Norwegian Government launches white paper on industry to strengthen industrial competitiveness

Today the Norwegian Government launches a white paper on industry. The white paper outlines six industrial policy priorities to promote value creation, profitable investments and workplaces.

Continued international support Is crucial to protect Ukraine’s energy system

On Friday, December 13, Norway participated in the handover of 12 gas piston engines to local authorities in Kharkiv. These engines will benefit 800,000 residents and 47 hospitals this winter and are already in place in the city.