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Statement by Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza

Norway strongly condemns the attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza.

What Defines an Indigenous People?

No general, internationally accepted definition of indigenous peoples exists. It is typical of indigenous populations that they do not represent the dominant population in the larger society of which they are part, although they may be the

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Finland considering withdrawal from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

'I regret Finland’s intention to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

The 8 Nordic-Baltic countries publish report on large financial crisis simulation exercise

Over a period of five days in the autumn of 2024, the Nordic-Baltic Stability Group (NBSG ) conducted a financial crisis simulation exercise across its 8 member countries. The goal of the exercise was to test collaboration and coordination across

Milestone Launch from Andøya

- This is a milestone for Norway as a spacefaring nation. I congratulate Isar Aerospace and Andøya Spaceport on a successful test launch, says Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth.

Statement on the Situation in Myanmar

I am deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Myanmar. The earthquake that struck on Friday is a crisis on top of an already critical humanitarian situation says Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.

Norway hosting the Internet Governance Forum 2025

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

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

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.

Municipalities in the Register

The municipalities listed below are registered in Register for Governmental Approval of Financial Obligations (Local Government Act § 28 nr. 1) The register was last updated: 28.03.2025 Registered municipalities: 21 Last changes: In: 04.03.2025

Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to Ukraine

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

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

The Abel Prize

The Abel Prize recognizes pioneering scientific achievements in mathematics. The prize shall also help boost the status of the field of mathematics in society and stimulate children and youth to become interested in mathematics.

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

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

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,

Strategy for Norwegian humanitarian policy

The aim of Norwegian humanitarian policy is to save lives, alleviate suffering uphold human dignity and rights in humanitarian crises, in line with the humanitarian imperative. Norway shall be a leading donor country and humanitarian policy actor.

Safe schools for children in conflict areas

Currently, 27 million children in conflict areas are not in school, according to Unicef. Norway gives high priority to the protection of children’s education in conflict areas.

The Safe Schools Declaration

The Safe Schools Declaration was developed through a process led by Argentina and Norway, with the objective of avoiding military use of schools and strengthen protection of children and education in conflict. The declaration was launched at the

Roadmap for expanding production capacity in the defence industry

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

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