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Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Greenland
17/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister«- Such threats are unacceptable and have no place among allies. Norway’s position in this matter remains unchanged,” says Støre. “Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Norway supports the Kingdom of Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial
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Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom
18/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterAs members of NATO, we are committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest. The pre-coordinated Danish exercise "Arctic Endurance“ conducted with Allies, responds to this necessity. It poses no threat to anyone.
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Statement from The Prime Minister
19/01/2026 News story Office of the Prime MinisterStatement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding communications with President Donald Trump.
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Jordan vital to stability in the Middle East
20/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Jordan is an important partner for Norway. I am visiting Jordan to recognise the country’s stabilising role in the Middle East and its major efforts as a host country for Palestinian and Syrian refugees’, said Minister of International Development
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Norway secures air defence missiles for Ukraine
22/01/2026 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterRussia's relentless missile attacks on Ukraine continue. Norway has recently delivered a significant number of air defence missiles to Ukraine to ensure that the Norwegian-developed NASAMS system can continue to protect Ukraine.
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New ambassadors from Greece, Bangladesh and Lesotho
23/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 22 January 2026.
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Changes among the state secretaries
23/01/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Anette Stegegjerdet Norberg as state secretary to Minister of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Nils Kristen Sandtrøen, as of 2 February 2026.
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Statement by the Nordic Baltic States on Russia’s destruction of energy infrastructure in Ukraine
24/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the Nordic Baltic 8, deplore Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, residential areas and critical infrastructure.
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Joint declaration on a “Partnership for a Prosperous and Sustainable Future”
26/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint Declaration by The Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Indonesia and The Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Kingdom of Norway on a “Partnership For A Prosperous And Sustainable Future”.
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Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide strongly condemns the brutal use of force in Iran
28/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn the brutal and disproportionate use of force inflicted on the civilian population by the Iranian authorities in connection with the protests in Iran', said Eide.
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Providing support for civilians following earthquakes in Afghanistan
11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The earthquakes in western Afghanistan has brought further suffering to an already hard-hit population. We are now increasing Norway’s support in order to provide life-saving assistance to those affected,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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NOK 200 million for mine clearance activities in Ukraine
11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe widespread deployment of mines and cluster munitions in Ukraine has made it the most heavily mined country in the world today. Norway will more than double its support to efforts to clear mines laid in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s brutal
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Finland considering withdrawal from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
02/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I regret Finland’s intention to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Better Measures to Detect Irregular Migration
02/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Ministry of Justice and Public Security has sent out for consultation proposals for amendments to the Immigration Act and regulations to implement the Eurodac Regulation from 2024 into Norwegian law.
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Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza
02/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway strongly condemns the attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the ICC
04/04/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is deeply regrettable. In these turbulent geopolitical times, we need binding international cooperation and continued respect for the international legal order more than
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Norway is strengthening cooperation with the EU to combat VAT fraud
21/03/2025 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian Government is requesting the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) for consent to implement a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the VAT area. According to the new Agreement, Norwegian tax authorities
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EU commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans visited the Norwegian minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy in Hammerfest
21/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesOn Thursday, March 20, the EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, visited Hammerfest to meet with Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss. The visit is part of the ongoing dialogue between Norway and
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Norway supports North Macedonia with air evacuation
21/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesYesterday Norwegian Armed Forces evacuated 7 patients from North Macedonia to Spain. The patients are injured from a fire at a nightclub on March 16, where many died and several were injured. The evacuation helps to relieve the healthcare system in
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Norwegian-funded solar panels to provide life-saving electricity in Ukraine
27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionNorway is providing funding for 13 solar installations in the war-torn city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. This will secure a stable power supply for eight hospitals and five schools. ‘This is absolutely critical for saving lives,’ said Minister of Foreign