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Statement by the Nordic Baltic States on Russia’s destruction of energy infrastructure in Ukraine

The Foreign Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the Nordic Baltic 8, deplore Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities, residential areas and critical infrastructure.

Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2024, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

Summary of Meld. St. 29 (2024–2025)

Recommendation of 6 June 2025 from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, approved in the Council of State the same day. (White paper from the Støre Government).

Foreign Minister Eide and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas to take part in Arctic Frontiers conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas will be participating in the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø on Tuesday 3 February.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Ms. Anette Stegegjerdet Norberg as state secretary to Minister of Agriculture and Food, Mr. Nils Kristen Sandtrøen, as of 2 February 2026.

New ambassadors from Greece, Bangladesh and Lesotho

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 22 January 2026.

Migration and Integration 2024–2025

Report for Norway to the OECD, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Norway secures air defence missiles for Ukraine

Russia's relentless missile attacks on Ukraine continue. Norway has recently delivered a significant number of air defence missiles to Ukraine to ensure that the Norwegian-developed NASAMS system can continue to protect Ukraine.

Interim ethical guidelines for the Government Pension Fund Global

Established by the Ministry of Finance on 7 November 2025 pursuant to Order in Council of 19 November 2004 No. 4997 section 2 and the Government Pension Fund Act section 3 second paragraph, and Section 10 first paragraph.

Norway-EU energy cooperation

Norway has a close cooperation with the EU on energy issues, and is part of the internal energy market through the EEA agreement. The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has regular contact with the Commission. The Norwegian Minister and the EU

Labour Immigration

Labour immigrants bring essential skills to the Norwegian labour market and help meet the demand for labour in several sectors in Norway. They are a diverse group working within various professions. Many labour immigrants settle in Norway, while

The Fosse Lecture 2026 to be delivered by Marilynne Robinson

The 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.

Licensing rounds

Licensing rounds entail that Norwegian and foreign oil companies are invited to apply for production licences for defined areas within a given deadline.

The Norwegian Nationality Act

The Nationality Act and Nationality Regulations contain rules on how persons can become Norwegian nationals and how they may lose their Norwegian nationality.

Introduction programme

The goal is to give the individual basic skills in the Norwegian language and a fundamental insight into Norwegian social conditions and to prepare him/her for work or education.

Jordan vital to stability in the Middle East

‘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

The Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements

The Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements (TBU) is responsible for laying the foundation for the best possible shared understanding of the situation in the Norwegian economy between the social partners.

Area focus

The state and municipalities have a long-term cooperation agreement on investment in selected urban areas facing significant and complex living conditions challanges. The aim is to create safe local enviroments, providing high-quality public

Volunteering and dialogue

Voluntary organisations play an important role in the Integration and inclusion of immigrants in local communities.

Unemployment Benefits

Unemployment benefits provide partial coverage of lost income during periods of unemployment.

Combating Negative Social Control and Honor Based Violence in Norway

Negative social control and honor based violence are serious societal issues that threaten fundamental human rights and individual freedom.