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National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly

In the 2026 state budget, the Norwegian government is proposing over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly. Funds are being allocated for grants to provide 1,500 nursing home places , subsidies to upgrade private homes, improved hearing care, and

Norway to increase civilian support to Ukraine

The Norwegian Government is proposing an increase of NOK 15 billion in civilian support to Ukraine in 2026. The proposed allocations for support to Ukraine in 2026 will total a minimum of NOK 85 billion, thus maintaining the overall extraordinary

The National Budget 2026: High production and large revenues from the petroleum industry

The state's net cash flow from petroleum activities is estimated to be 664 billion NOK in 2025. The estimate for 2026 is approximately 521 billion NOK.

The Ministry of Defence and Navantia have through a judicial mediation settled the Helge Ingstad case

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence and Navantia have agreed to settle the dispute between the parties about the Helge Ingstad frigate. Simultaneously, the parties have entered into an agreement to ensure Navantia’s continuing life cycle support and

Norway to receive more patients from Gaza

The Norwegian Government has decided to accept up to 15 new patients from Gaza.

Norway’s Seventh Periodic Report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Norway has submitted its seventh periodic report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

New Important Step in the Government’s Offshore Wind Initiative: Announcing competition for project areas at Utsira Nord

The Ministry of Energy is announcing a competition for three project areas for floating offshore wind at Utsira Nord. The project aims to facilitate increased renewable power production, technological development, and new growth opportunities for

Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza

Whilst we acknowledge indications of a limited restart of aid, Israel blocked humanitarian aid entering Gaza for over two months. Food, medicines and essential supplies are exhausted. The population faces starvation. Gaza’s people must receive the

Norway proposes Bodø as location for new NATO air operations centre

‘The Norwegian Government has decided to put forward Bodø as the location for the new NATO combined air operations centre,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway is adjusting its guidelines in Finnmark to enable more training with Sweden and Finland

The Norwegian government has decided to make adjustments to the national guidelines for foreign military activity in Northern Norway. The adjustments facilitate increased training and cooperation with allied countries, including cross-border

Norwegian candidate nominated as Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

The Norwegian Government supports Bård Vegar Solhjell as candidate to the position as Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The position will become vacant when the current Administrator, Achim Steiner, steps down in June.

Statement on lifting sanctions on Syria

'I welcome President Trump’s announcement that sanctions on Syria will be lifted. Norway has argued for the same regarding European sanctions', said said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Revised national budget 2025: Stable governance in uncertain times

In the revised national budget, the government maintains the course set in the budget passed before Christmas. The most significant changes stem from the unanimous decision in Parliament to significantly increase support for Ukraine and from the

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries and New Zealand

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) and New Zealand, 29 October 2025

Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom

Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on the situation in Tanzania following the national elections of 28 and 29 October.

Settlement concerning the Norwegian NH90-program

The Norwegian Government and NHIndustries SAS (with parent companies) have reached an amicable settlement by which all disputes between the parties relating to the Norwegian NH90 program are resolved.

International Commitment to Indigenous Peoples at UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil

Norway and several other countries pledge funding and political support to give Indigenous Peoples rights and resources to protect the rainforest.

Norway Joins Global Effort Against Forest Fires

Norway is joining two new international initiatives to combat forest fires. The initiative was launched at the UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil. Last year, forest fires were one of the leading causes of forest loss and resulted in major greenhouse gas

NOU 2025: 9 - Defeat – Norway in Afghanistan 2015–2021

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Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan

This joint statement expresses deep alarm over reports of systematic violence against civilians in Sudan following the fall of El Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the escalating conflict in North Darfur and Kordofan. It is endorsed by