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  • New report: Russia has committed crimes against humanity

    20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A new UN report concludes that Russa has committed crimes against humanity in the deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children from their families.

  • New strategy for cooperation with the World Bank

    20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Government’s new strategy for 2026-2030 aims to strengthen the cooperation with the World Bank and support the poorest countries in an increasingly polarized and divided world

  • Norway and India strengthen maritime cooperation

    31/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss met India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal in Mumbai this week. Norway and India are strengthening cooperation on

  • Changes among the political advisers

    31/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Ms. Sandra Edith Kalland Tenud resigns as political adviser to Minister of Defence, Mr. Tore O. Sandvik.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    31/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Renate Tårnes as state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

  • More discoveries needed – Launch of the 26th Licensing Round

    12/08/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

    New discoveries of oil and gas are crucial to limit the decline in production on the Norwegian continental shelf in the coming years. The Ministry of Energy has today initiated the process for announcing the 26th licensing round on the Norwegian

  • Joint Statement by the Nordic-Baltic Ministers (NB8) of Foreign Affairs

    30/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and government representatives of the NB8, met in Kuressaare, Estonia on 29-30 April 2026, at a time of rapid change in the international security environment, with heightened geopolitical tensions, Russia

  • Changes among the political advisers

    30/04/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Ms. Emilie Bersaas von Essen is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.

  • Prime Minister attended summit on European security

    04/05/2026 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in the 8th Summit of the European Political Community (EPC) in Yerevan, Armenia. The EPC brings together leaders from all of Europe.

  • Further NOK 2.8 billion in support to Ukraine

    06/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Together with our European partners, Norway is providing funding for military support packages to help Ukraine to defend itself. The military equipment is sourced from the US. Another important contribution is now under way. It is my hope that more

  • Statement on the developments in Guatemala

    03/07/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway is concerned by the developments in Guatemala following last week’s elections. Like other international partners we encourage the Guatemalan authorities to respect the popular vote and the democratic will of the Guatemalan people, as was

  • Changes among the political advisers

    03/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Defence, Bjørn Arild Gram.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

  • Changes among the political advisers

    28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Mari Hansen Ingleson as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery.

  • Report of the Afghanistan Commission presented

    10/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

    The report on Norway’s engagement in Afghanistan from 2015 to 2021 offers important lessons learned.

  • Stepping Up Efforts Against Forest Crime

    13/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Environmental crime is among the world’s most profitable forms of organized crime and a serious threat to climate, nature, and people. Norway is now strengthening its cooperation with the UN and INTERPOL to combat illegal tropical deforestation.

  • Norwegian Government to establish new agency for export control and sanctions

    11/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The Norwegian business sector is contending with an increasingly complex situation when it comes to sanctions and the regulation of exports, particularly as a result of the war against Ukraine. The control of exports of strategic and sensitive

  • The Norwegian Government’s position to the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA)

    14/07/2023 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    On 16 March, the European Commission presented a proposal for a regulation on the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), following up the Green Deal Industrial Plan for a Net-Zero Age from February 2023. The

  • Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

    12/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Office of the Prime Minister

    ‘Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine is continuing unabated. Many Ukrainians are in need of life-saving medical treatment. I am pleased that Norway is now extending the agreement with Scandinavian Airlines and the EU to transport

  • Unacceptable attack on Al Jazeera journalist

    12/08/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'The targeted Israeli attack on the prominent Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif and several of his colleagues in Gaza City is outrageous and completely unacceptable', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

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