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Norway signs agreement with The Czech Republic on EEA and Norway Grants
04/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Astrid Bergmål signed an agreement in the Czech Republic today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.
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Norway Increases Support for Sudan
03/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is contributing an additional USD 4,5 million (NOK 45 million) to humanitarian assistance in Sudan.
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Settlement concerning the Norwegian NH90-program
03/11/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian Government and NHIndustries SAS (with parent companies) have reached an amicable settlement by which all disputes between the parties relating to the Norwegian NH90 program are resolved.
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Joint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom
31/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint Statement from the Foreign Ministers of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom on the situation in Tanzania following the national elections of 28 and 29 October.
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Norway introduces ban on marketing of unhealthy food and drinks towards children
31/10/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe new regulations designed to protect children and young people from the marketing of unhealthy food and drink came into force on Saturday, 25 October.
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Changes among the political advisers
31/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Sandra Edith Kalland Tenud resigns as political adviser to Minister of Defence, Mr. Tore O. Sandvik.
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Changes among the state secretaries
31/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn 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.
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Norway and India strengthen maritime cooperation
31/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway’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
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Statement by Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust on WFPs Country Director and Emergency Coordinator being expelled from Sudan
30/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about the news that WFPs top management in Sudan has been asked to leave the country during an ongoing famine and just as humanitarian needs spike due to the ongoing violence in El Fasher', said Minister of International
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New ambassadors from Serbia, Slovakia and Cambodia
30/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 30 October 2025.
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Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries and New Zealand
29/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) and New Zealand, 29 October 2025
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Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the killing of Sudanese Red Crescent volunteers
29/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am outraged and deeply saddened by the brutal killing of five Sudanese Red Crescent volunteers in the city of Bara, North Kordofan. They were carrying out lifesaving work, and were clearly marked with the Red Crescent emblem, when they were
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide: Civilians in El Fasher must be protected
28/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have taken control over the city of El Fasher in North Darfur', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide
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Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the RSF takeover of El Fasher, Darfur, Sudan
28/10/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), claims to have seized control of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) headquarters in the besieged city of El Fasher,' says Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.
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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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National budget 2026: Over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly
27/10/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesIn the 2026 state budget, the Norwegian government is proposing over NOK 3.5 billion for the elderly. Funds are being allocated for grants to provide 1,500 nursing home places , subsidies to upgrade private homes, improved hearing care, and
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First Lady Olena Zelenska and Minister of Health and Care Services Jan Christian Vestre visited youth services
24/10/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, this week visited Headspace, a counselling service in Oslo, together with the Minister of Health and Care Services, Jan Christian Vestre. Headspace is a low-threshold service for young people aged 12-25 and
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For the press: Norway to host the Joint Expeditionary Force Defence Ministers’ Meeting
24/10/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceOn 4-5 November, defence ministers from the ten JEF nations will gather in Bodø to strengthen cooperation and security in Northern Europe.
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UN Court: Blocking Humanitarian Aid to Palestine Violates International Law
22/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Advisory Opinion initiated by Norway confirms that Israel must facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid and other life-saving provisions in Palestine.
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Norway's Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy to visit India
22/10/2025 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesMinister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Marianne Sivertsen Næss will visit Mumbai from 27 to 30 October to strengthen maritime cooperation with India. She will among others meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister of Ports, Shipping and