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Norway and Norwegian literature in focus at the Cairo International Book Fair

29/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘As Guest of Honour at the Cairo Book Fair we have a unique opportunity to make Norwegian authors more widely known in the Arabic-speaking world. In difficult times such as these, cultural cooperation and dialogue can help to build bridges and

A responsible approach to floating offshore wind

07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The government’s offshore wind initiative continues on a steady course. The government will announce the next project areas for development of offshore wind on the Norwegian continental shelf in 2025 and is proposing 35 billion NOK for a support

Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the International Court of Justice's order

26/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague today announced an order in South Africa's case against Israel.

Changes among the political advisers

23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Signe Bjotveit resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sandra Borch, and is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Oddmund Hoel.

Statement on UNRWA

28/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement by Norway’s minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, on the UN Works and Relief Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

Changes in the Government

23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

State budget for 2025: Norwegian government making arrangements for 1,500 round-the-clock care places

16/10/2024 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

In the state budget for 2025, the Norwegian government is proposing a commitment framework of NOK 3.25 billion for investment subsidies, corresponding to around 1,500 round-the-clock care places.

Grave situation for Palestine refugees

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is in an extremely difficult financial situation due to a decrease in support from donors, high population growth and a steep rise in prices for food and

Assembly of battle tanks in Norway

11/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

'I would like to congratulate KNDS Deutschland and RITEK who have today signed an agreement which means that, for the first time in history, tanks will be assembled in Norway. 37 of the 54 Leopard 2 tanks Norway has ordered from German Krauss-Maffei

Calling for urgent action to end hunger

12/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A champions call to scale up action to end hunger, was issued today by Norway, Brazil and Sierra Leone. The three countries are co-chairs in the Alliance of Champions for Food System Transformation. With Norway as host, a lunch was convened in Oslo

Offers advanced training for Ukrainian soldiers in Norway

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

- Norway will train Ukrainian soldiers as medical specialist, junior officers and snipers, says Minister of Defense, Bjørn Arild Gram.

Joint statement on Afghanistan

29/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint statement from foreign ministers on the Taliban's ban on Afghan women working for national and international NGOs.

Norway will send tanks to Ukraine

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government supports the donation of tanks to Ukraine and Norway will contribute to the donation.

New ambassadors from Kuwait, China, Pakistan and Maldives

26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 26 January 2023.

Rolf Folland new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels

14/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Rolf Folland has today been appointed as lieutenant general and new head of the Norwegian Military Mission in Brussels.

Changes to the regulations for displaced Ukrainians

07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Norwegian municipalities have done an outstanding job of settling and integrating displaced persons from Ukraine. Norway will continue this commitment, and take its share of the responsibility, but the level of arrivals must be sustainable over time

Norway and EU sign Security and Defence Partnership

06/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence

Today, Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell signed an agreement establishing a new Security and Defence Partnership

Norway will take the lead in European public health cooperation

17/02/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The EU has invested 75 million euros into public health, and has asked Norway to lead this project.

Norway recognises Palestine today

28/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘For over 30 years, Norway has been one of the strongest advocates of a Palestinian state. Norway’s recognition of Palestine as a state today represents a milestone in Norwegian-Palestinian relations,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth

Statement about Rafah from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

29/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'The development in Rafah is catastrophic and unacceptable. We have warned in the strongest possible terms against the consequences of an attack for the people of Rafah', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.