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Statement on attack in New Orleans on 1 January
01/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe condemn the horrific attack in New Orleans. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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Norway to increase support for Ukrainian defence industry and procurement of drones for Ukraine
24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government is planning to provide NOK 3.5 billion for the procurement of military equipment for Ukraine from the Ukrainian defence industry. In addition, Norway is now providing NOK 600 million for the procurement of various types of drones and
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Constructive discussions on military support and peace
20/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterUkraine is in need of increased military support as well as contributions to the efforts under way to achieve a lasting and just peace. Both these topics were discussed during the visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Oslo today.
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Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year
11/02/2025 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations allowing Ukrainians, who have had temporary collective protection for three years, to be granted continued residence in Norway for a further year.
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Norway contributes NOK 400 million to Syria
17/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will contribute at least NOK 400 million (approximately € 35 million) to Syria this year. The funds will finance humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of infrastructure, including water supply, electricity, and healthcare.
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Norway to strengthen educational support for children in Lebanon
28/02/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsSince 2020, Norway has contributed NOK 318 million via UNICEF to provide education and other basic services to Lebanese children and Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Norway is now entering into a new partnership with the LEGO Foundation and UNICEF to get
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Palestine
11/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The situation in Palestine has been in a critical phase since the first period of the ceasefire agreement for Gaza expired a week ago’, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Statement on the fire at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant
14/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsConcerning news of a fire caused by a drone in the New Safe Confinement which protects reactor 4 at Chornobyl in Ukraine.
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Statement by Minister Eide on resumed military operations in Gaza
18/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Israel has resumed their military operations in Gaza. The situation is a nightmare, both for the severely suffering Palestinian civilian population, and for the Israeli hostages and their families', said Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign
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Norway condemn Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace
13/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe condemn yet another instance of Russian drones violating Moldovan airspace.
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Norway operates F-35s on biofuel
15/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway is the first country to operate F-35 fighter jets using a significant proportion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. 'A historic climate initiative that can strengthen Norwegian preparedness,' said the Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Changes among the state secretaries
10/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung.
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Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine
09/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence'Norway has recently contributed NOK 700 million to a multinational initiative to procure drones for Ukraine,' said Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram. On 9 January, he attended a Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein
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South Sudan: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
10/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States.
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Stricter subsistence rules for family immigration
13/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Norwegian Government is increasing the subsistence requirement for family immigration by approximately NOK 65,000. From 1 February 2025, the general rule will be that one must have an annual income of approx. NOK 400,000 in order to be able to
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Joint Statement by Nordic Baltic countries on energy situation in the Republic of Moldova
07/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe note Gazprom’s decision to cease gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1st 2025. This action is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova.
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Chair's summary from AHLC meeting 10 May
19/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis is the chair's summary from meeting of the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) i n Brussels, 10 May 2022. Chair was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Ms Anniken Huitfeldt ant the host was EU High Representative Mr Josep Borrell Fontelles.
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Norwegian businesses and organisations donating digital equipment to Ukraine
20/05/2022 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development“Being able to communicate with loved ones by phone or via the internet is essential for temporarily dispaced citizens in Norway and for people still in Ukraine. I am therefore very pleased that Norwegian businesses and organisations are donating
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New package of sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law
28/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. The sanctions enter into force today.
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Norway to increase support to enhance food security in crisis situations
31/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Food production is crucial to people’s lives and livelihoods. At a time when the world is facing a growing number of crises, it is vital that we strengthen food security,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.