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Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on attacks against civilians in Sudan
17/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, on attacks against civilians in Sudan.
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Statement on the release of cuban prisoners
17/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway welcomes Cuba’s release of 553 prisoners jailed since the protests in July 2021, following the US’ removal of Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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Statement on attack in New Orleans on 1 January
01/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe condemn the horrific attack in New Orleans. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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Joint Statement on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Norway and the United Kingdom
20/02/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceThe UK and Norway are the closest of Allies with a deep history and a powerful defence and security relationship, built upon a shared strategic position and common outlook. We share the same security challenges, increasing threats, and commitment to
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Norway to increase support for Ukrainian defence industry and procurement of drones for Ukraine
24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government is planning to provide NOK 3.5 billion for the procurement of military equipment for Ukraine from the Ukrainian defence industry. In addition, Norway is now providing NOK 600 million for the procurement of various types of drones and
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Prime Minister Støre in Kyiv on third anniversary of the invasion: Norway stands firm in its support to Ukraine
24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is in Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky on the third anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
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Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year
11/02/2025 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations allowing Ukrainians, who have had temporary collective protection for three years, to be granted continued residence in Norway for a further year.
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Norway to strengthen educational support for children in Lebanon
28/02/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsSince 2020, Norway has contributed NOK 318 million via UNICEF to provide education and other basic services to Lebanese children and Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Norway is now entering into a new partnership with the LEGO Foundation and UNICEF to get
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Statement on the fire at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant
14/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsConcerning news of a fire caused by a drone in the New Safe Confinement which protects reactor 4 at Chornobyl in Ukraine.
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Paving the way for safe and innovative use of AI in Norway
26/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceThe Government is preparing Norway for the implementation and enforcement of new rules on artificial intelligence. KI-Norge (literally “AI Norway”), a new national arena for innovative and responsible use of AI, will be one component in the national
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Norway facilitates rehabilitation of injured children and mental health care efforts in Ukraine
24/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesNorwegian health workers are taking part in the effort to strengthen the health system in Ukraine. ‘The experience and knowledge provided by our health professionals will enable Ukrainian health workers to offer better health care to the Ukrainian
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Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion
04/04/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Government has proposed a substantial increase in Norway’s military support to Ukraine in 2025, in line with the broad-based political agreement reached in the Storting.
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Constructive discussions on military support and peace
20/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterUkraine is in need of increased military support as well as contributions to the efforts under way to achieve a lasting and just peace. Both these topics were discussed during the visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Oslo today.
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Norway to provide NOK 400 million to promote women’s and minority rights and gender equality
15/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsReactionary elements are gaining traction and posing a threat to the rights of women and minorities in many countries. Norway is allocating NOK 400 million in funding in 2025 to support the fight for women’s and minority rights and promote gender
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Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway’s security
04/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the government presented a white paper to the parliament on Norway’s efforts to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Europe.
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Changes among the state secretaries
21/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Marte Gerhardsen as state secretary to Minister of Defence, Mr. Tore O. Sandvik, as of 24 March 2025.
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President Zelensky is in Norway
20/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is paying a visit to Norway on Thursday 20 March. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is the host for the President’s visit.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland considering withdrawal from the International Convention on Anti-Personnel mines
19/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We are concerned by the news that Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland are now considering withdrawing from the Anti-Personell Mine Ban Convention. Despite the current security environment, these weapons have no place in modern warfare,' said
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Prime Minister Støre visits Norwegian-owned solar power plant in South Africa
23/11/2025 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn 21 November Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited a Norwegian-owned solar power plant in South Africa. The company that owns the plant has provided renewable energy to 200 000 households, and a number of Norwegian companies are now investing in
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Brazil and Norway reinforce their bilateral climate, forests and biodiversity partnership
24/11/2025 News story Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentJoint Statement between the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil, Ms. Marina Silva, and the Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, Mr. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen: