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Norway to increase short term defence spending in 2022
21/03/2022 News story Ministry of Defence- Pending parliamentary approval, the Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 3 billion to increase the activity and preparedness of the Norwegian Armed Forces in 2022. The proposed spending will for the most part be dedicated to strengthen our
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The Norwegian Government proposes allocating a further NOK 200 million to increase digital security in 2022
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentRussia’s attack on Ukraine has created a new security policy situation, which also means that digital attacks against Norway have become more likely. ‘We must strengthen civil emergency preparedness against cyber attacks, and the Norwegian
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The Norwegian Government wants to strengthen civil emergency preparedness
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Local Government and Regional DevelopmentThe Norwegian Government is following up its political platform regarding increasing emergency preparedness. The situation in Ukraine has intensified tensions and created uncertainty, making it necessary to implement civil measures quickly. Today
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New ambassadors from South Africa and Tanzania
09/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald on 9 June 2022.
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Meld. St. 14 (2021–2022) - Norwegian exports of defence-related products in 2021, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation
31/08/2022 Report to the Storting Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis white paper provides an account of Norwegian exports of arms, ammunition and other military equipment and components, related technology, and services for military use (shortened to ‘defence-related products’ in the rest of this document) in
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Greece approves use of expired Norwegian passports
04/07/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityNorwegian citizens who have not renewed their passports following the pandemic are able to travel to Greece using their expired passport as identification. This change takes effect today and will apply until the end of 2022.
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Historic NATO Summit
29/06/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsTürkiye has agreed to support the applications of Sweden and Finland for membership of NATO, setting the stage for a historic NATO Summit in Madrid. The new Strategic Concept, support to Ukraine, and the applications from Sweden and Finland will be
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JEF Defence Ministers' Statement: Finland and Sweden's application for NATO membership
15/06/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceToday, the Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK - met in Oslo.
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Recently arrived students must receive quality education within three months
20/06/2022 News story Ministry of Education and ResearchThe Storting has adopted temporary legislative amendments as a result of the arrival of displaced people from Ukraine. Children who arrive in Norway must be offered quality education within three months. The municipalities have an obligation to
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New ambassadors from Kosovo and the United States
17/06/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTwo new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 16 June 2022.
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Norway welcomes agreement on fisheries subsidies at 12th WTO Ministerial Conference
17/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am very pleased that an agreement has finally been reached to end harmful fisheries subsidies. This is good news for the sustainability of fisheries around the world and for international cooperation,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to ratify Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO
05/07/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsFollowing today’s signing of the Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Finland and Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to submit their ratification instruments to the Government of the United States of America. With
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Government changes admission rules for refugees who want to study
10/07/2022 News story Ministry of Education and ResearchIt will now be easier for refugees to be admitted to higher education in Norway. As a temporary arrangement, displaced people without a Higher Education Entrance Qualification may apply for a place at a higher education institution.
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Norway to host Nordic Prime Ministers in Oslo
14/08/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterDefence cooperation, ocean health and the green transition are among the topics to be discussed when the Prime Ministers of all five Nordic countries meet in Oslo on Monday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will also be present for part of the
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Statement on Israeli settlements
26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.
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80 years since the deportation of the Crimean Tatars
18/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMay 18 marks the 80th anniversary of the forced deportation of the Crimean Tatars. Today, they are once again being persecuted by the Russian occupying power. Norway reiterates its condemnation of Russia’s illegal occupation and human rights
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Joint statement by Norway and partners: Escalating conflict in Myanmar
24/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAustralia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States released a statement on the escalating conflict in Myanmar.
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Nordic Ministerial Meeting on Immigration in Rosendal
16/08/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Nordic ministers responsible for migration and immigration issues met in Rosendal, western Norway, Thursday and Friday this week in order to discuss various topics related to asylum and migration.
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Changes in the Government
23/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterIn the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in the occupied West Bank
29/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAmidst the ongoing horrors in Gaza, the situation in the occupied West Bank is extremely dangerous. The massive Israeli military operations in and around Jenin, Tulkarem and Tubas, escalate an already tense situation, with unforeseen consequences