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Statement on shipment of grain from Odesa
01/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday’s shipment of grain from Odesa is an important first step in reducing global food insecurity.
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Adjusted production permits for several fields on the Norwegian shelf
06/07/2022 News story Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved adjusted production permits for several fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Total sale of gas from NCS is expected at 122 billion standard cubic meters (Sm3) in 2022.
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Recently arrived students must receive quality education within three months
20/06/2022 News story Ministry of Education and ResearchThe Storting has adopted temporary legislative amendments as a result of the arrival of displaced people from Ukraine. Children who arrive in Norway must be offered quality education within three months. The municipalities have an obligation to
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Norway welcomes agreement on fisheries subsidies at 12th WTO Ministerial Conference
17/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am very pleased that an agreement has finally been reached to end harmful fisheries subsidies. This is good news for the sustainability of fisheries around the world and for international cooperation,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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JEF Defence Ministers' Statement: Finland and Sweden's application for NATO membership
15/06/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceToday, the Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK - met in Oslo.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt attends Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki on 13–14 June
14/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsForeign Ministers and representative from 20 Nordic and African countries are taking part in this year’s Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsinki. The main topics of discussion are peace and security, sustainable development and
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Norway strongly condemns attack on education centre
30/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway strongly condemns the attack on Kaaj education centre in Kabul today, in a Hazara-majority area. Many adolescent girls and boys are killed and wounded.
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New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law
29/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway 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
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The Norwegian Government wants to strengthen civil emergency preparedness
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe Norwegian Government is following up its political platform regarding increasing emergency preparedness. The situation in Ukraine has intensified tensions and created uncertainty, making it necessary to implement civil measures quickly. Today
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Norway to strengthen efforts to combat hunger and alleviate need in Horn of Africa
27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Some 20 million people are facing severe hunger as a result of drought in the Horn of Africa. Norway is therefore strengthening its efforts to alleviate need and prevent famine in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Revised National Budget: Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2022
12/05/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceTo secure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to launching the Revised National Budget at 10:45 a.m. More detailed estimates will be published with the Revised
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Statement on terror attack in Israel
06/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn the heinous terror attack in Elad as Israel’s Yom Haatzmaut was coming to a close, killing at least three and wounding several others. My thoughts are with the families and victims. To encourage and glorify such terror is deeply
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Profits from natural resources will be better distributed
28/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance, Office of the Prime MinisterEnergy producers and the aquaculture industry make billions of kroner on our common resources. The Government is now proposing that more of the value created should go back to society.
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Chair's summary from AHLC meeting 10 May
19/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis is the chair's summary from meeting of the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) i n Brussels, 10 May 2022. Chair was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Ms Anniken Huitfeldt ant the host was EU High Representative Mr Josep Borrell Fontelles.
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Conflict and food insecurity on agenda in New York
19/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘An increase in global food insecurity could lead to greater instability. Ensuring that people have enough food to eat is primarily about saving lives, but it will also help prevent new conflicts,’ said Minister of International Development Anne
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Nordic support for Finland and Sweden
16/05/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister‘Finland’s and Sweden’s security is important to our security. Together with Denmark and Iceland, Norway stands ready to assist its Nordic neighbours by all means necessary should they be the victim of aggression on their territory before obtaining
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New ambassadors from South Africa and Tanzania
09/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald on 9 June 2022.
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Changes among the political advisers
19/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterMr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød resigns as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.
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Dialogue with CPF Heads and UNFF partners
15/05/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Agriculture and FoodDialogue with CPF Heads and UNFF partners at the UNFF19 (United Nations Forum on Forests).
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Norway donates NOK 70 million to refugees and migrants
19/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is donating NOK 70 million to UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s work for displaced persons and migrants, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced Tuesday.