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New white paper highlights Sámi perspectives in public health work

The Government believes that public health policy has paid too little attention to factors that affect public health and living conditions in the Sámi population. This will change with the white paper that was passed in the Council of State on

Norway donates NOK 70 million to refugees and migrants

Norway 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.

Five months of war in Gaza: Ten ways in which Norway is working to improve the situation for the Palestinian people

‘The situation in Gaza is a man-made disaster. Israel's use of military force is having a disproportionately severe impact on the civilian population and is not in line with international humanitarian law. There is an urgent need for a ceasefire and

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on appointment of new Palestinian Prime Minister

'My best wishes to Mohammad Mustafa, who was just appointed Palestinian Prime Minister,' says Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline in 2024

'The security situation nationally and internationally require that we strengthen our defence now. Norway will meet NATO's 2% guideline this year. Norwegian and allied security is not to be taken for granted. We face a more dangerous and more

New ambassadors from Mexico, Japan and Armenia

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Regent on 14 March 2024.

Speech at the sixty-eight session of the Commission on the Status of Women

The Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery's speech at The sixty-eight session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68).

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery UN's Headquarter, New York

Government is advising against trade and business activity with Israeli settlements

The Government is reiterating its position on Israel’s settlement policy on occupied land by advising Norwegian companies not to engage in business cooperation or trade that serves to perpetuate the illegal Israeli settlements.

Municipalities in Norway still very willing to settle refugees

Norwegian municipalities have so far agreed to settle nearly 19,000 refugees in 2024. If this trend continues, the municipalities will again end up undertaking to settle almost 30,000 refugees this year - on par with the record-breaking years of

New Chapter for Green Transition in the Process Industry

The Strategy Forum “Prosess21” was established in 2018 to contribute to emissions reductions in the Norwegian process industry. The recently recomposed steering group has a new mandate that reflects Norway's commitment to achieving its climate goals

Sudan: Statement on humanitarian access

Norway is deeply concerned about the restrictions on humanitarian access in Sudan and calls for urgent restoration of safe and unhindered humanitarian access across the country.

The Prime Minister’s address (via video) at the signing ceremony of the free trade agreement between EFTA and India

'It took time to reach this agreement. Because it goes further than most such agreements in its inclusion of commitments to sustainability, equality and labour rights. And, it opens doors not just to trade, but also to investments', said Prime

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on UNRWA

The situation in Gaza is desperate. UNRWA is the lifeline for Gazans, and crucial for Palestine refugees across the Middle East.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Halvard Ingebrigtsen as State Secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre. Mr. Ingebrigtsen is appointed State Secretary to Prime Minister

Norway contributes to Czech procurement of artillery ammunition for Ukraine

'Ukraine has an urgent need for large quantities of artillery ammunition to defend themselves against Russia’s war of aggression. Norway already supports Ukraine with artillery ammunition both from its own stocks and directly from the industry.

Norway participates in air defence coalition to support Ukraine

Norway joins the letter of intent on support to Ukraine in air defence against aircraft and missiles. Air defence is one of the areas of special focus among the countries that provide military support to Ukraine.

Agreement between Nord-Fosen siida and Roan Vind

An agreement has been reached in the mediation between Nord-Fosen siida and Roan Vind. The amicable agreement aims to help secure continued reindeer herding, mitigate operational disadvantages, and provide a basis for future cultural practice for

Announcement of areas related to CO2 storage

The Ministry of Energy announces two areas in the North Sea for applications related to CO2 injection and storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

The World needs to stand by UNRWA

After nearly four months of war, the situation in Gaza is catastrophic. More than 75 percent of the area’s population of more than two million are displaced. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, many of them children. The United

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide Guest Essay for The New York Times

The Palestinian Authority has received crucial financial transfers from Israel

‘I am pleased that the Palestinian Authority this week received several major transfers from Israel with Palestinian clearance revenues. These funds are necessary to ensure that the Palestinian Authority does not collapse, that Palestinians receive