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    • 'Appalled by report on Ethiopia'

      04/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'Norway is appalled by findings in the report on Ethiopia by UN Human Rights stating reasonable grounds to believe that all sides have “committed violations of international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law”. Civilians must be protected,

    • Closer cooperation between Norway and Switzerland on CCS

      25/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

      Norway and Switzerland will strengthen cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR). This is clear following today’s meeting between the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland and the Swiss

    • National Budget 2024: NOK 2.2 billion more for hospitals, waiting times to be reduced

      11/10/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

      The Norwegian government is proposing a NOK 2.2 billion increase in funding for hospitals above and beyond wage and price inflation. The draft budget will facilitate shorter waiting times, strengthened mental health care and collaborative measures

    • Changes among the state secretaries

      02/12/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Kristoffer Thoner and Mr. Halvard Hølleland as state secretaries to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

    • New air surveillance radars to the Norwegian Armed Forces

      17/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

      The Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) signed a contract with Lockheed Martin on 17 of November 2022 for delivery of eight military air surveillance radars with an option for three additional radars.

    • Norway signs record agreement for F-35-missiles

      16/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

      - This is a very important agreement both for Norway’s defensive capabilities and US-Norwegian defence cooperation, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

    • Norway increases humanitarian support to Syria

      17/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      The Norwegian Government is providing an additional NOK 51 million to support humanitarian efforts to help the Syrian population, which is in dire need of assistance.

    • Norway increases support for civilians in Afghanistan

      16/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan. Norway is now providing NOK 220 million to the UN and the World Bank to support their efforts to enhance food security and ensure the provision of basic services such as health and education

    • Norwegian Prime Minister and German Chancellor propose a NATO surveillance centre for subsea infrastructure

      01/12/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

      In Berlin today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed to propose that NATO should establish a surveillance centre to improve the protection of subsea infrastructure.

    • Identification of systemically important institutions

      29/09/2023 News story Ministry of Finance

      The Ministry of Finance has today decided that DNB ASA, Kommunalbanken AS, Nordea Eiendomskreditt AS and Sparebank 1 SR-Bank ASA shall be identified as systemically important institutions in Norway, as recommended by the Norwegian FSA.

    • Joint Statement from the Venezuelan Dialogue and Negotiation Process

      26/11/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 13 August 2021 in Mexico City, the parties have resumed the Venezuelan Dialogue and Negotiation Process.

    • Norway strengthens the Armed Forces through purchase of new tanks

      03/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance

      The Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 main battle tanks (MBT) of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option to purchase an additional 18 units. The first MBTs are expected to be delivered in 2026. This

    • The Healthcare Personnel Commission delivers its report

      02/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Health and Care Services

      On Thursday 2 February, the Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, delivered the Healthcare Personnel Commission’s report titled Time to Act: Personnel in a sustainable health and care service.

    • Statement on the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan

      12/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'I welcome the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

    • Norway is assessing how to contribute to training and education of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft

      25/05/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

      - Norway will consider how to contribute to the education and training of Ukrainian personnel on the F-16 fighter plane, says Norwegian minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram.

    • Norway condemns execution in Iran

      19/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'Norway condemns Iran's execution of three persons arrested in the wake of demonstrations last year', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

    • Norwegian guidelines for freedom of religion or belief

      24/09/2025 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      In its political platform, the Government states that it will work for upholding international law and human rights, with particular emphasis on promoting freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, and freedom of religion or belief. Respect for

    • Sanctions against Russia are a necessary response to its brutal war

      24/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘One year after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it is essential that we maintain pressure on the Russian Government and its supporters. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and fully support their fight for freedom. Norway also

    • Norway signs up to European battery initiative

      17/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

      The government has opened upfor Norway to join the enlargement process for the IPCEI EuBatIn battery initiative. 5 Norwegian battery projects are now part of the process. The membership will provide Norwegian companies access to funding, new markets

    • The Norwegian Government sends generators to Ukraine

      20/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

      Following Russian attacks, millions of Ukrainians are without power, water, or heating. There is a large and urgent need for help. Norway has made considerable contributions to maintaining the Ukrainian power supply and the Norwegian Government has

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