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The Fosse Lecture 2026 to be delivered by Marilynne Robinson
21/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe American author Marilynne Robinson has been invited to give the Fosse Lecture, and the Dutch translator Paula Stevens is the winner of the 2026 Fosse Prize for Translators.
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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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New white paper on development policy: ‘We need a roadmap aligned with reality’
19/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Minister of Development is initiating work to develop new development policy, following extensive geopolitical and financial changes in aid in recent years. This will be summarised in a white paper to be presented to Parliament in its 2027
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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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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 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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Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on today’s meetings in Washington between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States
14/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIt is positive that the meeting between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States today was constructive, and that they have agreed to continue their work through a joint working group.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the planned execution of Erfan Soltani
14/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The planned execution of Erfan Soltani is unacceptable and must be stopped,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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From State Secretary Andreas Kravik on the situation in Iran
14/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'At a meeting with the Iranian ambassador today, I emphasized the gravity of the situation and strongly condemned the severe and disproportionate violence against the demonstrators,' said State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.
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New life to international efforts in combatting religious intolerance
13/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing an expert consultation in Oslo to strengthen international cooperation in combatting religious intolerance, from January 13-14.
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Norway signs new two-year agreement with UNRWA
13/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway today signed a new two-year agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Under the agreement, Norway will provide core funding of NOK 175 million per year for the period 2026-2027.
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APA 2025: 57 new production licenses awarded
13/01/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 57 new production licenses to 19 companies on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2025 licensing round.
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Changes among the political advisers
13/01/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMs. Petra Brinch is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Kjersti Stenseng.
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Minister Eide unveiled replica of rune stone in Ukraine
12/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The Alstad stone is a symbol of the historic ties between the people of Norway and the people of Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
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Emergency support package for Ukraine
12/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government is now providing an emergency support package of EUR 340 million to Ukraine. This was announced by Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide in Kyiv today. The funding will be used to support the energy sector and to help
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Allocation of funding under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine in 2026
12/01/2026 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn 2026, Norway will provide NOK 15 billion in civilian and humanitarian support to Ukraine and Moldova under the Nansen Programme Support for Ukraine. The key focus areas for Norway’s support to Ukraine are energy security, budget support for the
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Changes among the state secretaries
09/01/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Jakob Vorren as state secretary to Minister of Transport, Mr. Jon-Ivar Nygård.
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Joint statement on support to UNRWA and NGOs
07/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia and Spain condemn the latest Israeli legislation targeting UNRWA, including measures to cut water, electricity and communications to its facilities.
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Commitment to provide security guarantees for Ukraine
06/01/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterOn Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in a summit of the Coalition of the Willing in support of Ukraine. The coalition members agreed that any future peace agreement must be backed up by security guarantees provided by European
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Joint statement by the Nordic Foreign Ministers on Greenland
06/01/2026 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on 6 January 2026.