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Longship goes into operation – A Global Breakthrough for Carbon Capture and Storage
17/06/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyNorway is taking a historic step in the fight against climate change as the world’s first full-scale value chain for carbon capture and storage (CCS) is now being launched. The Longship project marks a milestone in reducing industrial emissions -
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CO₂ storage capacity for Northern Lights to be expanded
17/06/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has today approved the development plan for the expansion of Northern Lights. Phase 2 of Northern Lights involves a significant increase in developed CO₂ injection capacity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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President of France to pay official visit to Norway
19/06/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterFrench President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron will be coming to Oslo on 23 -24 June. It is 41 years since a French head of state last paid an official visit to Norway.
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Entry into force of a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VAT
20/06/2025 News story Ministry of FinanceOn June 4, 2025, the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) approved consent for the entry into force of an agreement amending the Agreement between Norway and the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. Today, the King in Council has
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on plan for ceasefire in Gaza
29/09/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, President Trump presented a plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages and prisoners, and Palestinian self-determination.
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Changes among the political advisers
30/09/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Marius Meisfjord Jøsevold is appointed political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Bjørnar Skjæran.
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Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the recent announcement by Hamas
04/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Hamas’ announcement that they are willing to release all hostages is a positive step that could contribute to a final ceasefire. It is also important that Hamas, in their statement, signals readiness to hand over control of Gaza to an independent
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The Minister of International Development warns against great danger for civilians in El Fasher
06/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from the Norwegian Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, on the the situation for civilians in the besieged town of El Fasher in Darfur, Sudan.
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National budget 2026: A hospital budget for faster hospital care
27/10/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government is proposing to strengthen the hospitals’ budget framework by NOK 3.4 billion in 2026. This will help ensure shorter waiting times and better cooperation between specialised health services and municipal services.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on Israel’s attack on Gaza City
21/08/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway condemns Israel’s attack on, and attempt to seize control of, Gaza City. This represents a further escalation of an already catastrophic war and puts a population that has already suffered immensely in extreme danger', said Foreign Minister
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Norway provides air defense worth seven billion kroner to Ukraine
24/08/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceNorway is contributing approximately seven billion kroner for air defense. The air defense systems will be delivered from Germany to Ukraine.
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Government proposes allocation of NOK 85 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026
25/08/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterThe Government is proposing that Norway maintains its extraordinary support to Ukraine at the current level next year.
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Norway in the High North – Arctic policy for a new reality
27/08/2025 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityMinister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Kjersti Stenseng today presented the Government’s new High North strategy. With this strategy, the Government sets the course for its future High
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IMF on the Norwegian economy: robust and well equipped for turbulence
28/08/2025 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian economy is strong and growth-strong, and in a good position to navigate highly uncertain international waters, the IMF states in its Article IV consultation for 2025.
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Joint statement on the situation in Palestine
29/08/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City.
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Norway will acquire British frigates
31/08/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Government has selected the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the acquisition of new frigates. The purchase of the British frigates will be the largest single investment in Norwegian defence capabilities to date.
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Norway condoles bereaved families after devastating landslide
02/09/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsDevastating news from Sudan. The landslide, killing over a thousand people, is coming on top of a dire humanitarian situation.
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New ambassadors from Moldova and San Marino
21/05/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 May 2026.
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Joint Statement of the Norwegian and Polish Ministers of Energy
18/05/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian and Polish Ministers of Energy reaffirmed today the strong bilateral ties between Norway and Poland in the field of oil and gas, as well as their shared commitment to further strengthening a long-term, reliable, and responsible
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New EEA and Norway Grants agreement with Slovenia to strengthen women’s rights
19/05/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and Slovenia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants. Part of the funding will go towards cooperation to combat gender-based and domestic violence.