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The Government is changing the rules: Norway will grant collective protection to fewer Ukrainians
27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionFor two and a half years, the vast majority of people arriving from Ukraine have received temporary collective protection in Norway without individual consideration of each application by the authorities. Starting from today, applications from
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The National Budget 2025: Closing tax loopholes by amending the exit tax rules
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of FinanceIn practice, the current exit tax rules function as a tax loophole. The Government wants to close this loophole and proposes, in the National Budget for 2025, to amend the exit tax rules to make them more effective and fairer.
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Norway invests NOK 350 million in 'invisible results'
03/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is contributing NOK 350 million to WFP's flagship programme to improve crisis prevention. Early warning-based response to food insecurity and other crises reduces humanitarian needs.
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Norway increasing support for forgotten crises
07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The UN Central Emergency Response Fund saves lives and alleviates suffering in connection with forgotten humanitarian crises as well. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 55 million to the Fund,’ said Minister of International Development Anne
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Strong Nordic support for Ukraine
13/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterToday, Prime Minster Jonas Gahr Støre hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo. During the summit, the heads of government of the Nordic countries promised President Volodymyr Zelensky that they would continue their strong support for Ukraine.
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President Zelensky met representatives of the Norwegian business community
13/12/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Norwegian business sector is well-placed to assist in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Today, President Volodomyr Zelensky met with the leaders of 14 Norwegian companies to discuss areas in which the business sector can contribute.
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A Historic Breakthrough for CO2 Management
27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyMinister of Energy, Terje Aasland opens the world’s first commercial facility for the transport and permanent storage of CO2 beneath the seabed at Øygarden, outside Bergen.
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Norway to provide NOK 394 million to support the UN’s human rights efforts
25/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘War, authoritarian regimes and food insecurity are posing a threat to people’s rights across the world. It is more important than ever to support the UN’s efforts to safeguard respect for human rights,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth
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Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the Announcement of the Conclusion of Negotiations for the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability
02/07/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIt is with appreciation that Norway notes the conclusion of the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS). We offer our sincerest gratitude to our negotiating partners Costa Rica, Iceland, New Zealand, and Switzerland for
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Announcement of areas related to CO2 storage
06/03/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy announces two areas in the North Sea for applications related to CO2 injection and storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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Sudan: Statement on humanitarian access
11/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is deeply concerned about the restrictions on humanitarian access in Sudan and calls for urgent restoration of safe and unhindered humanitarian access across the country.
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National Security Adviser at the Office of the Prime Minister
09/12/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterAs part of the effort to strengthen the implementation of the National Security Strategy, the Government has decided that State Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister Thomas Hornburg is to serve as National Security Adviser to the Prime
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Statement from Foreign Minister Eide: New mass killings in Sudan must be prevented
08/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The alarm is sounding for the Kordofan region in Sudan. I am extremely concerned about the reports of a large and increasing number of civilian casualties from airstrikes, artillery shelling, and summary executions.’ says Norwegian Minister of
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Statement from Minster Eide: Norway strongly opposes the recent Israeli statement on building a synagogue on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount
28/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway strongly opposes the recent statement by Israel's Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, that he wants to build a synagogue on the Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount', said Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide.
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The National Budget 2025: A budget that provides security for the population and country, and develops the whole of Norway
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of FinanceThrough the proposed National Budget for 2025, people will be financially better off, Norway’s preparedness against war and crime will be strengthened, and social and geographical differences will be reduced. Unemployment is still low, wages are
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Continued long-term support from Norway to Ukraine
13/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceAt his meeting with President Zelensky in Oslo today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre reaffirmed that Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. Norway will be donating additional air defence equipment to help protect the
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Norway aligns itself with new sanctions against Russia
04/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is aligning itself with the EU’s 14th package of sanctions against Russia. The work to incorporate the sanctions into Norwegian law is under way. Norway is also aligning itself with the EU legislation that allows for profits generated by
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The National Budget 2025: The Norwegian government proposes a 19 billion (NOK) increase in defence spendings
07/10/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government proposes to increase the defense budget for 2025 by NOK 19.2 billion, up to a total of NOK 110.1 billion. The proposal fulfills the first major promise of the Norwegian long-term defence plan and exceeds NATO's target of its
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Norway donates additional air defence systems to Ukraine
13/12/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will donate additional NASAMS air defence systems to Ukraine to the sum of 335 million NOK. Some will be donated from Norway´s own storage in order to ensure fast delivery to Ukraine, while additional systems will be ordered from the industry
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The Oslo Call to Cali
05/07/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentOslo Ministerial Dialogues on Nature 25 June, Co-Chairs’ statement by Minister Susana Muhamad and Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen.