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  • Norway hosting the Internet Governance Forum 2025

    28/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

    In an era of widespread global unrest, collaboration is crucial to promote and preserve an open, secure and inclusive internet. “IGF 2025 will be the largest UN meeting ever held in Norway and an important arena for collaboration,” says Norway’s

  • The Norwegian Government launches white paper on industry to strengthen industrial competitiveness

    28/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    Today the Norwegian Government launches a white paper on industry. The white paper outlines six industrial policy priorities to promote value creation, profitable investments and workplaces.

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    28/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Ingrid Marie Vaag Endrerud as state secretary to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

  • Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to Ukraine

    27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The humanitarian consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine are severe and the need for assistance is enormous. In light of this, the Norwegian Government has decided to provide a total of NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to

  • Norwegian-funded solar panels to provide life-saving electricity in Ukraine

    27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

    Norway is providing funding for 13 solar installations in the war-torn city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. This will secure a stable power supply for eight hospitals and five schools. ‘This is absolutely critical for saving lives,’ said Minister of Foreign

  • Paving the way for safe and innovative use of AI in Norway

    26/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

    The 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

  • Norway providing funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine

    26/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three years of full-scale war and Russian attacks have severely damaged Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for gas imports to Ukraine to ensure an adequate gas supply for the general population,

  • EU commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans visited the Norwegian minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy in Hammerfest

    21/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    On Thursday, March 20, the EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, visited Hammerfest to meet with Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss. The visit is part of the ongoing dialogue between Norway and

  • Norway supports North Macedonia with air evacuation

    21/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services

    Yesterday Norwegian Armed Forces evacuated 7 patients from North Macedonia to Spain. The patients are injured from a fire at a nightclub on March 16, where many died and several were injured. The evacuation helps to relieve the healthcare system in

  • Norway is strengthening cooperation with the EU to combat VAT fraud

    21/03/2025 News story Ministry of Finance

    The Norwegian Government is requesting the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) for consent to implement a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the VAT area. According to the new Agreement, Norwegian tax authorities

  • Changes among the state secretaries

    21/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    In 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.

  • Constructive discussions on military support and peace

    20/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Ukraine 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.

  • '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

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    President Zelensky is in Norway

    20/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

    Ukrainian 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.

  • 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

  • Norway’s National Action Plan for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (2024-2028)

    19/03/2025 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food

    Genetic diversity is the foundation of agriculture. It enables crops to adapt to different growing conditions, breeding of strong and healthy farm animals and our forests to cope with climate change. The national action plan outlines the national

  • Statement by Minister Eide on resumed military operations in Gaza

    18/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Israel has resumed their military operations in Gaza. The situation is a nightmare, both for the severely suffering Palestinian civilian population, and for the Israeli hostages and their families', said Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign

  • 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 contributes NOK 400 million to Syria

    17/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway will contribute at least NOK 400 million (approximately € 35 million) to Syria this year. The funds will finance humanitarian aid and the reconstruction of infrastructure, including water supply, electricity, and healthcare.

  • "Norway Price" to Ensure Predictable and Stable Electricity Prices for Consumers

    17/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The government proposes introducing an alternative support scheme for electricity for households, called the "Norway Price." Under the Norway Price support scheme households will be offered a fixed price on electricity at 40 øre per kWh (excluding

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