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New seed samples deposited in Svalbard Global Seed Vault
26/02/2025 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food13,000 seed samples from 21 genebanks are being deposited in the chambers of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault this week.
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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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Heritage and Health Take Center Stage at latest Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit
04/06/2025 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodAs genebanks around the world send seed samples to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault this week, the focus is on how crop diversity reflects cultural heritage.
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Where and how can Norway make a difference? Concentration for greater impact
08/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoin an engaging dialogue seminar at NMBU, Ås, on 19 May, where Norwegian development policy is put under the spotlight. In a time of global crises and growing pressure on resources, we ask a critical question: how can Norway concentrate its aid
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The exemptions for pets from Ukraine will be lifted from 1 July
23/06/2023 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodIn the spring of 2022, Norway and the EU introduced a number of regulatory exemptions allowing refugees fleeing Ukraine to bring their pets to Norway and the EU. The EU has decided to lift these exemptions and return to normal import requirements
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More than 30 000 new seed samples deposited in Svalbard Global Seed Vault
23/10/2024 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodThe Global Seed Vault in Svalbard received more than 30 000 new seed samples from 21 countries from Palestine and Sudan among other countries.
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Two new first-time depositors welcomed to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
28/10/2021 News story Ministry of Agriculture and FoodSeeds from the gene banks in Serbia and Latvia were among the total of 14 011 seed samples that were brought into the Seed Vault this week.
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New seeds to Svalbard vault enhances global food security
13/02/2022 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Foreign AffairsSome 22 000 new seed samples from 10 gene banks in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and Europe will be deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on 14 February 11:00 CET.
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Troika Statement on Military Takeover in Sudan
26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe text of the following statement was released by the Troika: Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.
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Statement on Israeli settlements
26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.
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Norway and Germany sign defence arrangement
14/02/2026 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Defence Ministers signed a historic defence arrangement, known as the "Hansa Arrangement". - It is more important than ever that European countries work closely together on our shared security, said Defence Minister Sandvik.
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Norway and Allies Contribute to New Military Support Package for Ukraine
13/02/2026 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime MinisterNorway, with several Allies, will finance a new support package of defence materiel for Ukraine amounting to approximately NOK 5 billion.
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New ambassadors from Peru and Somalia
12/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 February 2026.
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Norway to upgrade its presence in Moldova to a full embassy
18/02/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is strengthening its presence in Moldova and will upgrade the embassy office in Chișinău to a fully-fledged embassy from the autumn.
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Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan
18/02/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe express grave concern over the continued deadly unlawful attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian operations as heavy fighting across the Kordofan and Darfur States continues.
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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.
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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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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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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 Strengthens Norwegian Research Management in Svalbard with Updated Strategy and New Research Office
31/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityTo strengthen Norwegian research management in Svalbard and facilitate responsible international research cooperation, the government is now launching an updated strategy for research and higher education and a new research office in Svalbard.