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Indigenous Peoples’ health on the agenda at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

This week marked the opening of the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York. The theme of this year’s forum is Indigenous Peoples’ health, including in the context of conflict.

The Revised National Budget 2026

Information in English about Norway's Revised National Budget for 2026, presented to the Storting as Report no. 2 (2025-2026) on 12 May 2026 at 11:45 AM. The Revised National Budget is an adjustment to The National Budget that was adopted by the

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Emilie Bersaas von Essen is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Energy, Mr. Terje Aasland.

Joint Statement by the Nordic-Baltic Ministers (NB8) of Foreign Affairs

We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and government representatives of the NB8, met in Kuressaare, Estonia on 29-30 April 2026, at a time of rapid change in the international security environment, with heightened geopolitical tensions, Russia

Detailed overview of Norwegian civilian support to Ukraine

The overview shows which organizations have received support from Norway and how much they have received.

Nordic Economic Policy Review 2026

The Nordic Economic Policy Review 2026 will be launched in Oslo on Tuesday, 6 May, with the option to attend both in person and online.

Municipalities in the Register

The municipalities listed below are registered in Register for Governmental Approval of Financial Obligations (Local Government Act § 28 nr. 1) The register was last updated: 29.04.2026 Registered municipalities: 27 Last changes: In: 05.01.2026

Norway provides NOK 1.7 billion to the World Food Programme to combat hunger and humanitarian need

Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust today signed a new four-year agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP), committing NOK 1.72 billion to help people affected by hunger. The funding will contribute to saving lives at a time

Briefing to the Security Council on AHLC

Briefing to the Security Council on the Ad Hoc Liason Committee on Palestine by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Norway and Germany to strengthen cooperation in the space sector

Today, Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth and Germany’s Minister of Research, Technology and Space, Dorothee Bär, met in Tromsø to sign the mandate for a new working group tasked with following up bilateral cooperation. Launch

Næringsministeren til Tromsø 28. april

Næringsminister Cecilie Myrseth er i Tromsø 28. april sammen med Tysklands minister for forskning, teknologi og romvirksomhet Dorothee Bär.

Signing of agreement to build Ukrainian drones in Norway

Norway continues its support for Ukraine. The partnership between Ukraine and Norway is becoming even closer. Now, a set of agreements are signed, marking the start of production of Ukrainian drones in Norway.

Norway allocates NOK 500 million to strengthen nuclear safety in Ukraine

26 April marks 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster. Norway is increasing its support to Ukraine to prevent nuclear accidents and safeguard electricity production in the country. For 2026, NOK 500 million has been allocated for this purpose.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the King has appointed Mr. Bård Flaarønning as acting state secretary to Minister of Finance, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Sissel Kruse Larsen, settles parental leave.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Signe Ramson Høie resigns as political adviser to Minister of Culture and Equality, Ms. Lubna Jaffery, and is appointed as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in the period that Ms. Sunniva Bjerkaas settles parental leave.

Norway’s High North policy

The People of the North - and how we can make sure that families thrive, young people stay, and new talent are attracted to the High North.

By Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran High North Dialogue, Bodø 23. april

Norwegian Social Media age restrictions Law on Track to Be Introduced This Year – This Is How the Age Limit for Social Media Will Work

The Government will present a new bill proposing an age limit for children using social media to Parliament (Stortinget) this year and has decided that the age limit will apply from January 1st the year a child turns 16. Under the new law,

Invitation to Tender Procedure - Operation of scheduled regional air services in Southern Norway 1 November 2027 - 31 October 2031

The Ministry of Transport published an invitation to a tender procedure on 23 April 2026 for the operation of scheduled regional air services in Southern Norway 1 November 2027 - 31 October 2031.

EU-Norway: Joint Press statement on the 5th Security and Defence Dialogue

On 21 April, the European Union and Norway held their fifth Security and Defence Dialogue, in Oslo.

Meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine: An independent Palestine is key to stability in the Middle East

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas co-chaired a meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for Palestine (AHLC) in Brussels on Monday, 20 April.