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New support for displaced people in Ukraine
24/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its support for the UN’s work for displaced people in and from Ukraine with NOK 260 million. In total, Norway is now providing an additional NOK 767 million to the UN’s humanitarian efforts for Ukrainians affected by the war.
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Signing of agreement on Norway’s participation in EUs Secure Connectivity program
26/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway and EU are strengthening their collaboration on secure satellite communication through signing of the Secure Connectivity-agreement. Norway is brought closer to European space-cooperation.
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Minister of International Development Aukrust in South Sudan: “A man-made crisis we cannot ignore”
26/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFor the first time in four years, a Norwegian minister visits South Sudan. Renewed fighting has led to a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation. Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust is calling on the country’s leaders to
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The Government Tightens the Rules for Displaced Persons from Ukraine: Men Aged 18 to 60 Will No Longer Receive Temporary Collective Protection
27/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Government today adopted an amendment to the Regulations that restricts the Norwegian scheme for temporary collective protection for persons displaced from Ukraine. Men between the ages of 18 and 60 will, with certain exceptions, no longer
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The Tobacco Products Directive enters into force in Norway on Monday 30 March
30/03/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Directive contains measures such as new health warnings, prohibitions on certain additives and measures to combat illicit trade. Norway remains exempt from the EU ban on tobacco for oral use.
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UN Unites Around Renewed Protection of Human Rights Defenders
31/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UN Human Rights Council today adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders for another three years. The resolution was adopted by consensus and enjoys broad cross‑regional support.
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Joint statement on the situation in Lebanon
01/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Moldova, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Spain and Sweden.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the agreement on a ceasefire between the United States and Iran
08/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Reports that Iran and the United States have reached agreement on a two-week ceasefire represent an important and welcome step forward. This means that diplomacy is being given a genuine opportunity at a time when the alternative would have been a
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Norway contributes NOK 780 million to the fight against climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution
10/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway is contributing NOK 780 million over four years to the world’s largest environmental fund, the Global Environment Facility (GEF). GEF provides support to developing countries in their efforts to address climate change, biodiversity loss and
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Israeli attacks in Lebanon
09/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I condemn the massive Israeli attacks in Lebanon, which have caused immense suffering and destruction. A great many of the attacks took place without warning across the country, whilst children and ordinary people were going about their daily lives
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Statement from Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik regarding Russian patrols in, and near, Norwegian and British maritime areas
09/04/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceStatement from Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik following the press conference of British Defence Minister John Healey on April 9, 2026.
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One year after the white paper on industry: Growth in an uncertain time
10/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesLast year saw growth in Norwegian industry in terms of both production, revenue, and exports. The outlook going forward is also largely positive. At the same time, differences between industries are significant, and international instability creates
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Norway provides additional 15 million kroner in emergency aid to Somalia
17/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsPeople in Somalia are being hit hard by severe hunger. The combination of drought, conflict, rising prices and reduced international aid has led to a dramatic deterioration in the food situation in Somalia. Millions of people lack access to
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Norway and Ukraine to establish closer defence cooperation
14/04/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to strengthen Norwegian-Ukrainian cooperation in the areas of defence and security. They will take steps to facilitate closer cooperation between the defence industries of
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Foreign Ministers’ meeting on the third anniversary of the war in Sudan: Norway provides NOK 470 million in humanitarian and long-term aid
17/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe conflict in Sudan has developed into the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with gross abuses against civilians and serious geopolitical consequences, both within and outside the region.
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Norway Provides NOK 50 million for Anti-Corruption efforts in Ukraine
17/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of FinanceThrough the Nansen Program for Ukraine, Norway is increasing its support for anti-corruption efforts in the country, to ensure funds are not misused and to encourage greater private investment.
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Norway provides NOK 100 million in budget support to Palestine
20/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs“The economic situation in Palestine is so precarious that hospitals, schools and other public services are at risk of collapse. We must do what we can to prevent such a collapse. That is why we are now providing Palestine with NOK 100 million in
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EU-Norway: Joint Press statement on the 5th Security and Defence Dialogue
22/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of DefenceOn 21 April, the European Union and Norway held their fifth Security and Defence Dialogue, in Oslo.
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Norway allocates NOK 500 million to strengthen nuclear safety in Ukraine
24/04/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs26 April marks 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster. Norway is increasing its support to Ukraine to prevent nuclear accidents and safeguard electricity production in the country. For 2026, NOK 500 million has been allocated for this purpose.
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Changes among the state secretaries
24/04/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Bård Flaarønning as acting state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Sissel Kruse Larsen, settles parental leave.