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  • 'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza'

    20/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'We condemn Israel’s resumption of hostilities in Gaza, where several hundred are reported to have been killed since Tuesday, according to local authorities. On Wednesday, at least one UN staff member was also killed, and several others seriously

  • Norway funds shipment of grain from Ukrainian to Syria

    17/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Russia’s war on Ukraine has exacerbated global challenges related to food security. Through our support for the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative, Norway helps ensure that food grain reaches those who need it most while also supporting Ukraine’s

  • Norway Extends Air Defence Mission in Poland

    11/02/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway is extending its contribution to NATO’s air and missile defence in Poland until the summer. Norwegian NASAMS air defence forces will remain stationed in Rzeszów to protect key supply lines in and out of Ukraine.

  • Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Syria

    08/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    - I am deeply worried about the violent clashes in the western regions of Syria, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • New ambassadors from Sri Lanka and the Dominican Republic

    14/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 February 2025.

  • The time for climate change action is now

    07/04/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Global greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to rise, and it will take immense efforts to limit the warming of our planet. A new UN climate report concludes that we need more climate action and faster.

  • Prime Minister Støre spoke with President Putin

    31/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a one-hour telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday morning.

  • ‘We cannot take the stability of the Western Balkans for granted’

    29/03/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti in Oslo today.

  • Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch

    26/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch on 24 March. This is a clear violation of several Security Council resolutions, and threatens regional and international security’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • New ambassadors from Portugal, Bhutan and Azerbaijan

    31/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to HRH the Crown Prince Regent on 31 March 2022.

  • Condemns attack in Israel

    30/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I strongly condemn yesterday’s horrible attack in Bnei Brak, the third in Israel this week' Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Committee will Investigate Foreign Adoptions

    20/06/2023 News story Ministry of Children and Families

    The Norwegian Government has today appointed the Committee that will investigate foreign adoptions. Professor Camilla Bernt from the University of Bergen will lead the work.

  • Foreign Service continues reallocation efforts – Closure of two diplomatic missions

    12/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Embassy Kampala, Uganda, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, are to be closed. At the same time, the number of diplomatic staff at selected other embassies will be increased.

  • New state secretary

    18/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Odd Steinar Åfar Viseth as acting state secretary to Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård, in the period that state secretary Johan Vasara settles parental leave, effective as of 1 March 2022.

  • Most teachers and nurses live in their home county after completing their studies

    03/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and Research

    A new report from Statistics Norway shows that people who train to become preschool teachers, teachers, nurses and social workers are more likely to study in their home county and remain there after completing their education. One important reason

  • Providing support for civilians following earthquakes in Afghanistan

    11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The earthquakes in western Afghanistan has brought further suffering to an already hard-hit population. We are now increasing Norway’s support in order to provide life-saving assistance to those affected,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

  • New rules on covered bonds

    17/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Finance

    Today, the Government has proposed new legislation to implement the Covered Bonds Directive in Norway.

  • Norway participates in a project which will make it easier for military forces to cross borders in Europe

    14/12/2021 News story Ministry of Defence

    - The security situation in Europe has underlined the need for improvements in military mobility, and work to this end is taken forward in NATO, our European allies and in the Nordic context. One of the weaknesses with the current system has been

  • New state secretary

    07/01/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed political adviser Kjetil Vevle as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period that state secretary Andreas Bjelland Eriksen settles parental leave, effective as of 7

  • OECD on the Norwegian economy: High activity and challenges for fiscal policy

    22/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

    OECD today published their biannual survey of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how the government should face important challenges ahead. The report illustrates the high activity of the Norwegian economy heading out of the pandemic. At

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