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Norway signs agreement to provide NOK 1 billion to repair damaged infrastructure in Ukraine
09/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘There is an urgent need to repair the electricity supply system and other infrastructure in Ukraine following Russia’s bombing campaign against civilian targets. I am pleased that we have signed an agreement today to provide NOK 1 billion to help
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Joint Statement, EI2-meeting in Oslo
07/12/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe annual ministerial meeting for the 13 countries in the European Intervention Initiative (EI2) took place in Oslo 7th of December 2022. This joint statement was issued.
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Norwegian Prime Minister and German Chancellor propose a NATO surveillance centre for subsea infrastructure
01/12/2022 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn Berlin today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed to propose that NATO should establish a surveillance centre to improve the protection of subsea infrastructure.
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National Budget 2024: NOK 2.2 billion more for hospitals, waiting times to be reduced
11/10/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe Norwegian government is proposing a NOK 2.2 billion increase in funding for hospitals above and beyond wage and price inflation. The draft budget will facilitate shorter waiting times, strengthened mental health care and collaborative measures
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Many climate solutions to be found in the oceans
20/09/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterAccording to an updated report from the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, ocean-based climate solutions can provide 35 % of the cuts in emissions needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2050. The report was presented at the
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Foreign Minister Huitfeldt chaired the meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) in New York
21/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn 20 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt chaired the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHCL), the international donor group for Palestine, at the UN Headquarters in New York.
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National Budget 2024: Creating more training posts to solve the GP crisis
11/10/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services‘In order to solve the GP crisis, we need more doctors to be trained and specialise in general practice. With 66 new positions for specialised doctors next year, we are providing the highest ever number of posts,’ says Ingvild Kjerkol, Minister of
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Identification of systemically important institutions
29/09/2023 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Ministry of Finance has today decided that DNB ASA, Kommunalbanken AS, Nordea Eiendomskreditt AS and Sparebank 1 SR-Bank ASA shall be identified as systemically important institutions in Norway, as recommended by the Norwegian FSA.
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Statement on the Rafto Prize 2023
22/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Congratulations to Defense for Children International - Palestine on being awarded the Rafto Prize 2023, for their persistent work to defend and promote children’s rights and investigate and document human rights violations against Palestinian
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Milestone for humanitarian work in conflict
09/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The new Security Council resolution on humanitarian exemptions in UN sanction regimes will help save lives and alleviate suffering of people living where there’s armed conflict’, says Norway’s Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norwegian control mechanism to improve security of electricity supply
27/01/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Government is introducing a control mechanism including statutory responsibilities for hydropower producers to safeguard security of electricity supply.
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New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law
31/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.
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Increasing the capacity for explosive ordnance disposal in Ukraine
20/01/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will provide instructors as part of a multinational effort to provide training on Explosive Ordnance Disposal to Ukrainian military personnel, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) said during the international meeting for support
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The Energy Commission submits report to the government
01/02/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyTerje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, received today the final report from the government appointed Energy Commission led by Professor Lars Sørgard. The report examines Norwegian energy policy in a long-term perspective.
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Grave situation for Palestine refugees
26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe 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
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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.
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Enormous humanitarian needs after earthquake in Türkiye and Syria
06/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘This is an immense tragedy. My condolences go to all those who have lost loved ones, and I am sending warm thoughts to all those who have been injured or affected’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway will send tanks to Ukraine
26/01/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government supports the donation of tanks to Ukraine and Norway will contribute to the donation.
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New ambassadors from Kuwait, China, Pakistan and Maldives
26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFour new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 26 January 2023.
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Norway strengthens the Armed Forces through purchase of new tanks
03/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 main battle tanks (MBT) of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option to purchase an additional 18 units. The first MBTs are expected to be delivered in 2026. This