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Launching Mapping of Strategic and Critical Value Chains

01/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries is taking steps to strengthen the role of industry in preparedness and security - assigning a new task to Prosess21 and the Research Council of Norway.

Changes among the political advisers

01/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Signe Ramson Høie is appointed political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

Focusing on areas where Norway can make a difference

15/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government has proposed an increase in funding of NOK 80 million in 2026 for efforts to promote women’s rights. Women’s rights are coming under growing pressure globally, and this is an area where Norway can make a significant difference.

Norway contributes to Ukraine’s energy security

21/05/2025 News story Ministry of Energy

Energy is one of the main focus areas of Norway’s support to Ukraine. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Norway has contributed approximately NOK 6.2 billion to the Ukrainian energy sector. In addition, further contributions of NOK 4.5

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Norway

22/05/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had a chance to see key aspects of Norway’s contribution to NATO first-hand when he visited Evenes Military Air Station and Ramsund Naval Station in North Norway on Thursday.

Norway condemns the attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)

21/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway condemns the attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) against a group of diplomats in Jenin today.

Norway supporting Syria at a critical time

22/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The sense of hope which the Syrian people expressed amid destruction, is what stands out the most, said the Norwegian Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, after visiting Syria today. Norway is providing a further NOK 20 million in

The story of tomorrow’s Syria is being written now.

22/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust visited Syria today. Six months after the fall of the Assad regime, the political situation remains fragile. There is an enormous need for humanitarian assistance and support for reconstruction

New ambassadors from Ukraine, Poland and Uzbekistan

16/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 15 May 2025.

Revised National Budget: Government announces changes to the ALIS subsidy

15/05/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

More and more Norwegians are becoming general physicians, recruitment of GPs has never been higher. This year, more than NOK 560 million has been allocated to the subsidy scheme for doctors specializing in general practice. In the revised national

A paradigm shift in development aid

15/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) presented the official aid statistics for 2024, which show that international development aid declined compared to the record high reached in 2023. A significantly greater decrease is

Government proposes allocation of NOK 85 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026

25/08/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Government is proposing that Norway maintains its extraordinary support to Ukraine at the current level next year.

Norway in the High North – Arctic policy for a new reality

27/08/2025 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Kjersti Stenseng today presented the Government’s new High North strategy. With this strategy, the Government sets the course for its future High

IMF on the Norwegian economy: robust and well equipped for turbulence

28/08/2025 News story Ministry of Finance

The Norwegian economy is strong and growth-strong, and in a good position to navigate highly uncertain international waters, the IMF states in its Article IV consultation for 2025.

Joint statement on the situation in Palestine

29/08/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City.

Norway will acquire British frigates

31/08/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Government has selected the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates. The purchase of the British frigates will be the largest single investment in Norwegian defence capabilities to date.

Norway condoles bereaved families after devastating landslide

02/09/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Devastating news from Sudan. The landslide, killing over a thousand people, is coming on top of a dire humanitarian situation.

'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza'

20/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza, where several hundred are reported to have been killed since Tuesday, according to local authorities. On Wednesday, at least one UN staff member was also killed, and several others seriously

Norway funds shipment of grain from Ukrainian to Syria

17/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Russia’s war on Ukraine has exacerbated global challenges related to food security. Through our support for the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative, Norway helps ensure that food grain reaches those who need it most while also supporting Ukraine’s

"Norway Price" to Ensure Predictable and Stable Electricity Prices for Consumers

17/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

The government proposes introducing an alternative support scheme for electricity for households, called the "Norway Price." Under the Norway Price support scheme households will be offered a fixed price on electricity at 40 øre per kWh (excluding