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New ambassadors from Kenya and Mongolia

Two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 5 December 2024

Meld. St. 5 (2022–2023) - Long-term plan for research and higher education 2023–2032

Denmark, Iceland and Norway are ready to ratify Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO

Following 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

New political adviser

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Ingrid Nikoline Sand as political adviser to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Bjørn Arild Gram.

Prime Minister congratulates Ales Bialiatski, Memorial and the Center for Civil Liberties on Nobel Peace Prize

‘On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee states that new laureates have worked for many years to promote the right to

Joint statement on Myanmar

Joint statement on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Norway, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States following the execution of pro-democracy and opposition leaders in Myanmar.

Press Conference with the President of Finland

The President of Finland, Mr. Sauli Niinistö, is visiting Norway Monday 10 and 11 October. President Niinistö and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre meets Monday afternoon, and will meet the press about 17.30.

Condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine

'I strongly condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

– Worrying reports of detentions in Russia

'There are worrying reports of widespread detentions of peaceful demonstrators in Russia', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

The National Budget: A green aid budget with a focus on solidarity

The Government has proposed an aid budget of over NOK 41 billion for 2022. In order to address the climate threat, the Government has proposed a significant increase in funding for efforts in the areas of renewable energy, food security and climate

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt deeply concerned about situation in Syria

‘Some 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian protection and assistance. The winter and cold weather are fast approaching, and I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human suffering in Syria. Norway is therefore providing NOK 107.5 million

Russia suspended from Council of the Baltic Sea States

The members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the European Union - have decided to suspend Russia from further participation in the Council’s

Temporary collective protection for Ukrainians

Norway is offering temporary collective protection to Ukrainians and is establishing more places in reception centres.

Changes in the Government

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

New ambassadors from the EU, Slovakia and Botswana

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 4 November 2021.

Forsvarsministeren avlyser Sverige-reise

Forsvarsminister Odd Roger Enoksen må avlyse sin planlagte reise til Stockholm 8.-9. mars på grunn av korona. Enoksen skulle etter planen hatt møter med sin svenske kollega.

Invitation to a digital Nordic seminar on inclusion of vulnerable young people 15th September

The Norwegian Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion invites to a Nordic digital seminar 15th September on inclusion of young people in work, education and society. The seminar is part of the Norwegian presidency programme for the Nordic Council of

Norway tightens restrictions on Russian fishing vessels

The Government has decided that Russian fishing vessels will only be permitted access to three Norwegian ports, and that all Russian vessels arriving at these ports will be subject to inspection.

Adjusted production permits for several fields on the Norwegian shelf

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved adjusted production permits for several fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Total sale of gas from NCS is expected at 122 billion standard cubic meters (Sm3) in 2022.

Changes among the political advisers

After the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.