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Norwegian-developed drone to Ukraine

Norway and Great Britain are joining forces to acquire the Norwegian micro-drone Black Hornet as a donation to Ukraine.

Settlement of refugees

Settlement with public assistance is a voluntary service offered by the Norwegian government. The Norwegian Directorate of Integration and Diversity (IMDi) and municipalitices decides where refugees are setteled.

UK Prime Minister to pay official visit to Norway

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be visiting Bergen together with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Monday 16 December.

Continued international support Is crucial to protect Ukraine’s energy system

On Friday, December 13, Norway participated in the handover of 12 gas piston engines to local authorities in Kharkiv. These engines will benefit 800,000 residents and 47 hospitals this winter and are already in place in the city.

Norway receives award for the evacuation of Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European countries

Since August 2022, Norway has offered regular weekly flights to European countries to evacuate Ukrainian patients. The European Commission has described the flights as a mainstay of Europe’s civilian support to Ukraine. Today, Norway together with

Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations, allowing Ukrainians who have had temporary collective protection for two years to be granted continued residence for a further year. A condition

Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine

Norway is contributing to a £186 million package to support Ukraine (approx. NOK 2.6 billion). The funding will provide much-needed military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.

Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

This is an overview of Norway’s support to Ukraine and other countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

New package of sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. The sanctions enter into force today.

Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian petroleum products

Norway has introduced a price cap on petroleum products from Russia and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation.

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.

Norway tightens restrictions on Russian fishing vessels

The Government has decided that Russian fishing vessels will only be permitted access to three Norwegian ports, and that all Russian vessels arriving at these ports will be subject to inspection.

Sanctions against Russia are a necessary response to its brutal war

‘One year after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it is essential that we maintain pressure on the Russian Government and its supporters. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and fully support their fight for freedom. Norway also

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

Norway has introduced additional sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine. The new sanctions encompass restrictive measures prohibiting the transport of goods by road by Russian transport operators and access to ports of vessels

New Sanctions against Russia Implemented in Norwegian Law

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s tenth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 25 February 2023.

Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine

'Norway has recently contributed NOK 700 million to a multinational initiative to procure drones for Ukraine,' said Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram. On 9 January, he attended a Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein

SYNERGY Conference: Protecting Refugee, Migrant and Asylum-seeking Women and Girls

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, a warm welcome to you all to this Conference on Protecting Refugee, Migrant and Asylum-seeking Women and Girls. This conference is hosted by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the Council of Europe,

By State Secretary Erik Sandsmark Idsøe European Council Conference March 30, 2022

Important: Pets from Ukraine must be registered with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority

Ukrainian refugees arriving in Norway with their own pets must register these with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority. The state will cover all costs for tests, ID marking, vaccination, parasite treatments and quarantine.

Norway to provide additional NOK 80 million to help forcibly deported Ukrainians

According to estimates, roughly 40 000 people have gone missing in Ukraine. UNICEF reports indicate that thousands of children have been forcibly deported since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This week, Minister of Foreign Affairs

President Zelensky in Norway

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky is paying a visit to Norway on Wednesday 13 December. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is the host for the President’s visit.