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The Prime Minister's speech at the Trondheim Synagogue 100th anniversary

'We must acknowledge the fact that we need different cultures, different religious communities, different traditions - to expand, renew and enrich our shared Norwegian identity,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre The Trondheim Synagogue

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

Strategy for the involvement of Norwegian industry in the procurement of new frigates

The Norwegian government has resolved to procure new frigates to strengthen the Navy’s operational capability and ensure Norway’s maritime defence capability in the coming decades. This document outlines a framework for strategic alignment of the

For the press: Norway to host the Joint Expeditionary Force Defence Ministers’ Meeting

On 4-5 November, defence ministers from the ten JEF nations will gather in Bodø to strengthen cooperation and security in Northern Europe.

UN Court: Blocking Humanitarian Aid to Palestine Violates International Law

The Advisory Opinion initiated by Norway confirms that Israel must facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid and other life-saving provisions in Palestine.

Norway's Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy to visit India

Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss will visit Mumbai from 27 to 30 October to strengthen maritime cooperation with India. She will among others meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Ports, Shipping and

National budget 2026: Three concrete budget measures for better and more accessible GP services

The government proposes to allocate NOK 115 million to renew, strengthen and improve GP services. In addition, the government wants 16- and 17-year-olds to be exempt from paying for GP appointments and out-of-hours medical services.

Constructive meeting between President Zelensky and Prime Minister Støre

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a meeting today at the military terminal of Oslo Airport Gardermoen.

Strengthening Ukraine’s energy security through further support for gas purchases

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1.5 billion in funding to secure access to electricity and heating for people in Ukraine. The funding is being provided in cooperation with the EU and will be used to help meet Ukraine’s energy needs as the

Ukrainian President and First Lady in Norway

President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in Norway on Wednesday morning.

Meld. St. 1 (2025-2026)

The National Budget 2026

Chapter 2.2, 2.3 and 3.1

18 000 new seed samples to Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Eighteen genebanks representing every continent deposited more than 18,000 seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault this week. Among them were new contributors from the Philippines and Peru, safeguarding crops that embody generations of

National budget 2026: NOK 140 million more for mental health

The government proposes to increase funding for mental health by NOK 140 million to make support more accessible and to ensure that children and young people living in child welfare institutions have better access to health care.

National budget 2026: The government proposes increased loan authorisations of around NOK 26 billion to start five new hospital projects in 2026

In the 2026 National Budget, the government recommends granting loans for five new hospital projects, with a total investment framework of nearly NOK 29 billion. This applies to: phase 3 at Sunnaas Hospital; a new radiotherapy and somatic building

Prop. 1 LS (2025–2026)

Taxes 2026 For the 2026 Budget Year

Chapter 1

State Secretary Kallset participated in the G20 ministerial meeting in South Africa

State Secretary Kristine Kallset has this week represented Norway at the G20 ministerial meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. The ministers have discussed how to respond to the growing challenges posed by natural disasters.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has honourably discharged Ms. Bhanuja Rasiah as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre. Ms. Rasiah is appointed state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Changes among the political advisers

Mr. Ola Helmich Borchgrevink Pedersen is appointed political adviser to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg.

Norway supports private investment in Palestine through guarantee fund

At the World Bank Annual Meetings on 15-16 October, Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust announced support of approximately NOK 50 million (approximately USD 5 million) to the World Bank’s guarantee fund for the West Bank and Gaza (

Act relating to universities and university colleges

The Universities and University Colleges Act regulates higher education in Norway. The Act regulates the activities and responsibilities of universities and university colleges and contains, among other things, rules about the learning environment

Read act at lovdata.no