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German Chancellor to visit Norway
06/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be visiting Norway on Friday 13 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. This will be the first official visit by Mr Merz to Norway.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in Lebanon
06/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Continuing Nordic cooperation on returns
06/03/2026 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityOn the invitation of Sweden, the ministers responsible for migration from the Nordic Countries met in the margins of the Justice and Home Affairs Council to further strengthen the Nordic cooperation on migration and return policies.
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Changes among the state secretaries
06/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Sigrid Ina Simonsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Agnete
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New Climate Agreement Between Norway and Jordan
04/03/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway and Jordan have signed a new agreement on climate. The agreement can help reduce emissions from the waste sector in Jordan.
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Threat level in Norway remains unchanged
03/03/2026 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe police and the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) continuously assess the very serious situation linked to Iran and its impact on Norway. PST assesses the threat level in Norway as unchanged.
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The first Ukrainians to arrive will have their residence permits extended again
03/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionDisplaced persons from Ukraine who have had temporary collective protection in Norway for four years will have their residence permits extended for a fifth year. This will take place in the same manner as previous extensions.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the war in the Middle East
02/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We are now witnessing an extremely serious situation rapidly unfolding in the Middle East’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Changes among the political advisers
02/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Ada Camilla Lassen-Urdahl is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sigrun Aasland.
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Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre about the situation in the Middle East
28/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe situation in the Middle East is very serious and profoundly concerning. I am deeply worried that further escalation may lead to widespread war in the region.
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Prime Minister gains new insight into use of drones and emerging technologies in Ukraine
28/02/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceDrones are playing a key role in the war in Ukraine, and the Government is planning to provide more than NOK 12 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026 for the procurement of drones and autonomous systems. During his visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister
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Norway and UNFPA Discuss Mounting Pressure on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
27/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsSexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are under mounting pressure worldwide. As attacks on gender equality intensify and global aid landscapes shift, Norway’s Minister for International Development met this week with UNFPA Executive
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Changes among the state secretaries
27/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Øyvind Grøslie Wennesland as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Halvard Hølleland, is on leave.
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The government proposes restrictions for Ukrainian men
26/02/2026 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionThe Labour government intends to tighten the rules on residence for displaced persons from Ukraine. Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 years of age will no longer be granted temporary collective protection.
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First Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit of 2026
26/02/2026 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodThe Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened for its first deposit event of 2026 this week.
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Statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission report on El Fasher
26/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from the foreign ministers of the Sudan Core Group on the UN Fact Finding Mission (FFM) report on El Fasher.
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Prime Minister Støre met with President Zelensky in Kyiv
25/02/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a bilateral meeting in Kyiv. They discussed Ukraine’s fight to defend itself and Norway’s support to Ukraine. The two leaders agreed to develop a strategic
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Nordic and Baltic countries working together to secure energy supplies for Ukraine
24/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of EnergyThe leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries gathered in Kyiv today to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The countries are working together to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security and to protect critical
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Prime Minister Støre in Kyiv: Long-term support for Ukraine is vital
24/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterFour years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Kyiv to reaffirm Norway’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom. He took the opportunity to announce how Norway’s military support for
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Joint Statement on Palestine
23/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint Statement condemning recent Israeli decisions that introduce sweeping extensions to unlawful Israeli control over the West Bank.