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  • Amendments to the Svalbard Environmental Protection Act provides better protection for polar bears and seabirds

    30/05/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Norway’s Parliament - Stortinget - has adopted the Government’s proposal for amendments to the Svalbard Environmental Protection Act to reduce disturbance of polar bears and seabirds.

  • Restricting the possibilities of entry for Russian citizens

    23/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The government is now further restricting the opportunity for entry to Norway for the purpose of tourism. The change will be in effect as of 29 May.

  • Launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy

    15/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim will launch the government's new strategy for Norwegian humanitarian policy on Wednesday 15 May.

  • Strengthening the energy bonds between Moldova and Norway

    07/05/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

    During the state visit from Moldova, an energy roundtable was held at Norad. At the event, an MOU was signed by the energy ministers of Moldova and Norway on closer cooperation between the two countries. During the roundtable discussions several

  • NOK 350 million in support to Moldova

    07/05/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Norway is expanding its cooperation with Moldova and will provide a further NOK 350 million in support under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the additional support during a meeting with Moldovan

  • Announcement of areas through APA 2024

    08/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Norwegian Ministry of Energy is today announcing this year’s licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf - APA 2024. The annual rounds of awards in predefined areas (APA) give oil companies the opportunity to gain access to attractive

  • Revised National Budget: Boosting access to diabetes medications and reducing national insurance user fees

    16/05/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The government’s revised national budget contains proposals for individual grants for the diabetes medication Rybelsus and the rationing of Ozempic in pharmacies.

  • Revised National Budget: NOK 250 million to bolster the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority

    16/05/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    As part of its revised national budget, the Norwegian government is proposing an increase in its funding to the Northern Norway Regional Health Authority through a permanent grant of NOK 250 million. This proposal is in light of the challenging

  • Revised National Budget: Waiting times to be reduced – the government strengthens hospitals with NOK 2 billion

    16/05/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

    The government wants to reverse the trend and reduce hospital waiting times. This is why it is proposing total additional funding of NOK 2 billion for hospitals in its revised national budget.

  • Norway contributes NOK 100 million in budget support to Palestine

    24/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The financial situation for the Palestinian Authority is acute. They need money to pay for basic services, such as health and education, for the population. Therefore, Norway is now transferring NOK 100 million in budget support’, said Minister of

  • Norway to increase support to refugees in Ukraine and Moldova

    15/05/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway is allocating an additional NOK 170 million to the UN Refugee Agency for the refugee response in Ukraine and Moldova,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Mr Støre met today with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, who is in

  • International Day for Women in Maritime

    18/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    May 18th is the International Day for Women in Maritime, an annual event initiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations. The purpose of this day is to highlight women's participation in the industry and emphasize

  • Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: Strong warning against a military operation in Rafah

    14/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Gaza is a manmade disaster. Words cannot describe the suffering of the 2.3 million people of Gaza, who have endured extremely difficult circumstances during the past seven months. Despite the many calls from the international community, Israel

  • Strengthened cooperation between Norway and Switzerland on CCS and CDR

    14/05/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

    Today, Norway and Switzerland signed a Declaration of Intent to strengthen cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removals between our two countries.

  • Strong Norwegian support for Red Cross hospital in Gaza

    14/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Together with Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross Anne Bergh, Minister for Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, has received a briefing on the newly opened field hospital in Rafah. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has

  • Revised National Budget 2024: A budget to provide security in demanding times

    14/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

    Defence and security are the priorities in the Norwegian government’s proposal for the Revised National Budget. The government’s most important duty is to safeguard its people. Defence capability will be strengthened with a historic budget increase

  • 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

  • Indonesia and Norway strengthen joint efforts to beat climate change

    01/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Indonesia is a global leader in reducing deforestation - now with the lowest reported levels in 20 years. To recognize Indonesia’s impressive results, Norway announces a contribution of 100 million US dollars to support the country’s continuous

  • Norway invests NOK 200 million in clean cooking solutions in Africa

    02/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Over 2.3 billion people do not have access to clean cooking facilities and must use charcoal and other fossil fuels to put food on the table, putting their health at risk. Norway announces a NOK 200 million agreement that will give up to 3.6 million

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    01/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Mr. Tomas Norvoll as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna. Mr. Norvoll is appointed again as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and

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