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11/05/2015
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The conflict in eastern Ukraine is affecting almost as many people as the entire population of Norway. There is an acute need for protection, shelter, medical assistance, food and water. Norway is increasing its support, and it is important that
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20/09/2018
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has today decided to keep the countercyclical capital buffer requirement for banks unchanged, in line with the quarterly advice from Norges Bank.
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28/11/2006
News story
Ministry of the Environment
The Wihte Paper is now available in english and russian.
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Web TV
07/03/2017
Press release
Ministry of Culture
Today, Minister of Culture Linda Hofstad Helleland was presented the Official Norwegian Report (NOU) 2017:7, Norwegian media pluralism - A stronger media policy for the public, by Knut Olav Åmås, chair of the Media Pluralism Commission.
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15/06/2016
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
Norway's Minister of Climate and Environment, Vidar Helgesen, and Guyana's Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, reiterated their commitment to reach their shared goals as set out in the bilateral partnership on climate and forest.
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28/06/2016
News story
Ministry of Climate and Environment
Indonesia and Norway partners with the World Resources Institute Indonesia to map priority peatland areas in order to support peatland restoration. WRI will help increase transparency in the management of Indonesia's forests and peatlands.
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13/07/2016
News story
The Office of the Prime Minister
"I have today sent my congratulations to the new British Prime Minister Theresa May, and my words of gratitude to David Cameron for our excellent and close cooperation", says Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg
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19/01/2010
News story
Ministry of Finance
The Norwegian Ministry of Finance is arranging a seminar on 20 January 2010 regarding the future role of active management of the Government Pension Fund Global. Follow the seminar live on web-TV.
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20/07/2016
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
'The people of Iraq are in urgent need of aid. Norway is already providing a considerable amount of humanitarian assistance to the region. We are now increasing our support to Iraq by NOK 50 million, to a total of NOK 325 million,' said Minister of
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21/08/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I am shocked by the widespread burning of churches that has taken place in Egypt over the past week. Norway condemns these acts of violence. All political groups in Egypt must now distance themselves clearly and unequivocally from the burning of
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02/07/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“I condemn Hamas’ recent execution of two men in Gaza,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. The two men executed on 22 June were sentenced to death for collaborating with Israel.
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25/07/2013
News story
Office of the Prime Minister
Norway's Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg today conveyed his condolences to Spain's Prime Minister on the terrible train accident in Galicia.
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06/12/2013
Press release
Ministry of Defence
Based on decisions by the United Nations Security Council and the OPCW, Norway and Denmark have agreed to offer a joint contribution to the transportation of chemical warfare agents out of Syria. The joint operation will include naval frigates and
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11/11/2013
Press release
Ministry of Finance
The Strategy Council today presented a report on the GPFG's strategy for responsible investments. - The Council offers several recommendations on how we can strengthen the Fund's efforts further, says Minister of Finance Siv Jensen.
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14/05/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Elections in Mali have been announced with a view to ending the political crisis that has beset the country since the military coup last year. Norway will provide NOK 40 million in funding to support the election process and the transition to
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21/11/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Cooking claims lives in many parts of the world. More than four million people die every year from air pollution caused by cooking, heating and the use of paraffin lamps. Women and young children in rural communities top the statistics. ‘Norway will
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12/11/2014
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The 2014 results of the international image and reputation survey the Anholt-GfK Nation Brands Index were released today. Norway is ranked 13th of 50 countries that have global influence.
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16/10/2013
Press release
The Office of the Prime Minister
Following the change of government at 12 noon today, where Erna Solberg’s government succeeded Jens Stoltenberg’s second government, the Office of the Prime Minister has as of 12 noon today appointed a number of political advisers in the ministries.
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12/03/2013
News story
Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance proposes to alter the legislation concerning VAT representatives. The objective of the proposals is to modernize and simplify the legislation.
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14/10/2013
Press release
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Co-location of Nordic missions in New York could become a reality in 2018 if developments go the way Norway and the other Nordic foreign ministers are hoping.