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Norwegian Government plans to meet NATO’s 2 % goal by 2026

Strengthening defence and civil preparedness is one of the Government’s main priorities in the years to come.

First wounded soldiers from Ukraine arrive

The first wounded soldiers from Ukraine who are due to receive treatment in Norwegian hospitals have arrived in Norway.

Invitation to tender – scheduled regional air services on the route Røros– Oslo 1 November 2022 – 31 March 2024

The Norwegian Ministry of Transport has today announced an invitation to tender for scheduled regional air services on the route Røros-Oslo for the period 1 November 2022 - 31 March 2024

Operation of scheduled regional air services Røros–Oslo from 1 November 2022 – 31 March 2024

The Ministry of Transport published an invitation to tender procedure on 28 April 2022 for the operation of scheduled regional air services on the route Røros-Oslo from 1 November 2022 to 31 March 2024.

Meld. St. 27 (2022–2023) - A good life throughout Norway – regional and rural policy for the future

Meld. St. 27 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre offers support to crisis-hit Moldova

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke to Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița today. Moldova is facing an acute energy crisis caused by Russia’s manipulation of energy supplies, which is reducing the country’s access to gas and electricity.

Troika statement on Sudan 11 February

The Troika, Canada, Switzerland, and the European Union are alarmed by the February 9 arrests and detentions of several high-profile political figures in Sudan, they said in a statement.

New ambassadors from the United Kingdom, the Holy See and Uganda

Two ambassadors and Apostolic Nuncio to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 27 April 2023.

New ambassadors from North Macedonia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 20 October 2022.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt strongly urges the parties in Sudan to implement the cessation of hostilities

Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt:

New ambassadors from Austria and Guatemala

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 28 April 2022.

Foreign Minister: Shocked by airstrikes in Myanmar

'I am shocked and saddened by airstrikes killing dozens of civilians in Kachin, Myanmar', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt.

NOU 2022: 5 - The Norwegian Government's Management of the Coronavirus Pandemic – Part 2

Summary in English

The world’s most important political meeting place

‘Russia’s war in Ukraine and the series of complex crises the world is now facing are casting a dark shadow over this year’s UN General Assembly. But it is only through international cooperation that we will be able to solve the greatest challenges

Norwegian businesses and organisations donating digital equipment to Ukraine

“Being able to communicate with loved ones by phone or via the internet is essential for temporarily dispaced citizens in Norway and for people still in Ukraine. I am therefore very pleased that Norwegian businesses and organisations are donating

Prime Minister and Defence Minister visited US Navy

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram had a meeting on Monday with US Navy representatives on board the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.

One year of war in Ukraine

24 February 2022 will be remembered as a watershed moment. The regime in Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of a peaceful neighbouring country, violating the UN Charter and the rules-based international order. Norway’s security, too, has come

Agreement on EEA and Norway Grants and exports of Norwegian seafood

Negotiators from Norway and the EU have reached agreement on a new funding period for EEA and Norway Grants and on tariff-free quotas for Norwegian seafood exports to the EU.

Submission of the report from the Expert Commission on Child Welfare to the Minister for Children and Families

Today, the Minister for Children and Families Kjersti Toppe received the Expert Commission on Child Welfare’s report with recommendations on strengthening children’s and parents’ legal protection in the child welfare service.

Minister of Trade and Industry issues clear signal to Europe: ‘Norway has a competitive advantage that can help shape a vigorous European solar market.’

The Minister of Trade and Industry was on Friday invited to the meeting of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA). Ahead of the meeting, Vestre sent a letter to the European Commission, as well as Germany and France individually, setting out