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Norway steps up assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA)
11/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about UNRWA’s financial situation. UNRWA plays a key role in ensuring that the rights and basic needs of Palestine refugees are met and promoting stability in the Middle East. This is why Norway is now increasing its funding
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People with COVID-19 may be birth partners and visit people who are seriously ill
12/02/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesPeople with COVID-19 may be birth partners and visit seriously ill family who are in hospital. It must be possible to organise visits in accordance with COVID-19 precautions, and they must be agreed with the ward.
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Threat assessments for the year set out
12/02/2022 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday the Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Norwegian Police Security Service and the National Security Authority presented their public threat and risk assessments for 2022.
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Increased humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighbouring countries
19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Russia is waging a brutal war that is having a severe impact on the Ukrainian people. Norway is increasing its support for the people in Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians with a view to enhancing food security, combating human trafficking, and
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Changes among the political advisers
12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterAfter the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.
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Changes in the Government
12/04/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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Foreign Minister: Condemns the attack in Kramatorsk, Ukraine
08/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I condemn the missile attack on the railway station in Kramatorsk. Dozens of Ukrainians have been killed and injured. I extend my heartfelt condolences to their families and friends', the Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Government launches strategy for disability-inclusive development
16/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre opened the Global Disability Summit and launched Norway’s new strategy for promoting inclusion of the rights of persons with disabilities in Norwegian development cooperation.
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Revised National Budget: Sound economic governance
12/05/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian economy is unusually strong and employment is at a record low. At the same time, however, Omicron, high electricity prices and war in Europe have necessitated unforeseen financial allocations. In the Revised Budget, the government has
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Revised state budget: Government launches new public health campaign focusing on mental health
12/05/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government wants to boost mental public health. This is why ‘ABC For Good Mental Health - A Public Health Campaign’ is being launched. Its goal is to increase public knowledge about mental health, promote good mental health and prevent mental
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Norway seeking seat on UNESCO Executive Board
09/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is the Nordic region’s candidate for a seat on the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the period 2025-2029.
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Statement of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union regarding Barents Euro-Arctic cooperation
09/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFinland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine.
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Statement by the European Union, Iceland and Norway regarding the Northern Dimension policy
09/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe European Union, Iceland and Norway have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine. By its unprovoked and unjustified military actions, Russia is grossly violating international law and
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Changes in the Government
07/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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War against Ukraine affects relations with Russia
05/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is reducing its contact with the Russian authorities to a minimum as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is in line with the actions of other European countries and allies. Cooperation that is essential to ensure Norway’s safety
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Norway and the United Kingdom donate long range rocket artillery to Ukraine
29/06/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway and the United Kingdom will cooperate on the donation of long-range rocket artillery (MLRS) to Ukraine.- We must continue our support so the Ukrainians can continue their fight for freedom and independence. They need more weapons and the MLRS
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The government is extending the grant scheme for Ukrainian students in Norway
10/07/2022 News story Ministry of Education and ResearchUkrainian students who were already in Norway before the war started can continue to receive a subsistence grant for the next academic year. Russian and Belarusian students will no longer be covered by this scheme.
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Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Northern Kosovo
01/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway supports efforts of the EU, the US and KFOR to calm down the situation in Northern Kosovo', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway concerned about the crisis in Sri Lanka
02/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am concerned about the food and nutrition crisis we are now witnessing in Sri Lanka. The grave humanitarian situation has a severe impact on women and children. Norway is providing NOK 13 million to address the acute needs,’ said Minister of
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Minister of Foreign Affairs: Condemns Russia's attack on Odesa
24/07/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway condemns Russia’s attack on the port of Odesa', Minister of Foreign Affairs Annniken Huitfeldt said.