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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.

  • 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 Inclusion

    Displaced 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.

  • Threat level in Norway remains unchanged

    03/03/2026 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The 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.

  • New Climate Agreement Between Norway and Jordan

    04/03/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Norway and Jordan have signed a new agreement on climate. The agreement can help reduce emissions from the waste sector in Jordan.

  • 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.

  • New ambassadors from the Congo, Andorra and Montenegro

    13/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 12 March 2026.

  • Norway increases support for victims of the war in the Middle East

    13/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is allocating NOK 25 million (approximately USD 2.5 million) from the humanitarian reserve to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the region. The funds will be disbursed to the Red Cross and the UN.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Suffering of Civilians in the Middle East

    14/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The Middle East is in flames. Two weeks after Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran, the situation is becoming increasingly dramatic. At least 16 countries are now directly affected by the war. The consequences are already global‘.

  • Norway collaborating with Canada on digital sovereignty and AI

    20/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

    The government is aiming to strengthen Norway’s digital alliances and partnerships. To this end, Norway’s Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Tung and Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan

  • Norway and IFAD Continue Their Cooperation for Food Security and Sustainable Growth

    19/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway and the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reaffirming their partnership to increase food production and rural farmers’ incomes in developing countries. Investments in small-scale food production are an

  • 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

  • Joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz

    20/03/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Canada, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Denmark, Latvia, Slovenia, Estonia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czechia, Romania, Bahrain and Lithuania on

  • The Government proposes new procedural rules for collective protection

    27/03/2026 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Today, the Government is presenting a bill proposing amendments to the procedural rules governing collective protection. The purpose of the proposals is to facilitate more efficient case processing within the immigration authorities.

  • Norway Continues Medical Evacuation of Patients from Ukraine

    27/03/2026 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Norway is continuing its cooperation with the EU on the medical air transport of Ukrainian patients for treatment at hospitals in Norway and across Europe. Following a request from the EU, the Norwegian Government has decided to extend the offer of

  • Norway and Belgium Sign Agreement to Enable Cross Border CO₂ Transport

    26/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Energy

    Today, Norway and Belgium have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at facilitating an infrastructure for the transport of CO2 by pipeline from Belgium to the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The agreement reflects both countries’ long-term commitment to

  • Annual white paper on the Government Pension Fund

    27/03/2026 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The Ministry of Finance today presents the white paper on the Government Pension Fund 2026 to the Storting. The white paper reviews the 2025 management results for both the Government Pension Fund Global and the Government Pension Fund Norway. It

  • Government to provide additional NOK 115 billion to strengthen Long-term Defence Plan

    27/03/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

    The Norwegian Government will allocate an additional NOK 115 billion to the financial framework for the Long-term Defence Plan for the period up to 2036. NOK 31 billion of this will be provided by 2030. The Government is also proposing adjustments

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the situation in the Middle East

    07/04/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘We are now in the midst of a highly dramatic and dangerous day for the Middle East. The threats made by President Trump last night of further escalation, and Iran’s warning that it will respond with corresponding attacks against countries in the

  • Norway and Pakistan Sign New Climate Agreement

    01/04/2026 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Norway and Pakistan have signed a new agreement for closer climate cooperation. The agreement paves the way for cutting emissions in Pakistan that can be converted into climate credits which Norway can purchase.

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