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Prime Minister congratulates Maria Corina Machado on Nobel Peace Prize

'On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Maria Corina Machado. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee stated that Ms Machado is receiving the prize for her tireless

The National Budget 2026: Securing the economy, society and country

The Government will continue to implement a responsible economic policy in the proposed National Budget for 2026.

The National Budget 2026: Key figures in the National Budget for 2026

To secure equal access to macroeconomic indicators that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance will publish selected key figures before the National Budget is presented at 10 am. More detailed projections will be published in the budget.

Norway to contribute funding for new package of US-sourced military equipment for Ukraine

‘Ukraine is dependent on continued military and civilian support in its fight to defend itself against Russia. It is of great value that several countries are coming together to provide financing to help meet Ukraine’s military needs. Norway is now

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.

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 (

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.

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.

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.

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

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on today’s meetings in Washington between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States

It is positive that the meeting between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States today was constructive, and that they have agreed to continue their work through a joint working group.

The Fosse Lecture 2026 to be delivered by Marilynne Robinson

The American author Marilynne Robinson has been invited to give the Fosse Lecture, and the Dutch translator Paula Stevens is the winner of the 2026 Fosse Prize for Translators.

Statement by Minister Aukrust on the attack on a humanitarian convoy in Sudan

‘I am appalled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone attack on a World Food Programme convoy in North Kordofan,’ said Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust.

Circular concerning cabotage in goods transport by road – N-1/2013

This Circular concerns the interpretation of section 2a in the Regulation on International Transport of Passengers and Goods, and Cabotage, of 26 March 2003 No. 402, which entered into force on 1 July 2011. Section 2a regulates cabotage in transport

NOU 2013: 10 - Natural benefits – on the values of ecosystem services

Summary and recommendations.

Report No. 9 to the Storting (2009-2010) - Norway’s refugee and migration policy in a European perspective

Kårstø Integration Pre-feasibility Study Report

By Gassco and Gassnova

Kårstø Integration Pre-feasibility Study Report.

Meld. St. 23 (2012-2013) - Digital Agenda for Norway

Meld. St. 23 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Meld. St. 14 (2012-2013) - Competency for a new era