News and press releases

NOK 1 billion to prevent plastic pollution

23/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing environmental problems in the world. We are now extending our initiative to combat plastic pollution in developing countries by providing up to NOK 1 billion over a period of four years’, said

Review of Norway’s experience of cooperation under the EEA Agreement

21/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide was presented with a report on Norway’s experience of cooperation under the EEA Agreement since 2012.

Extension of collective protection for Ukrainians

19/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today presented a proposal to the Storting for amendments to the Immigration Act. The Bill proposes an increase in the period for which temporary collective protection can be granted, from the current

Changes among the political advisers

19/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød resigns as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.

Changes in the Government

19/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In the Council of State today, the Crown Prince Regent has made changes in the Government.

Changes among the state secretaries

19/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The Crown Prince Regent has honourably discharged Mr. Karl Kristian Bekeng, Mr. Ole Henrik Krat Bjørkholt and Ms. Ellen Rønning-Arnesen as state secretaries to Minister of Health and Care services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol.

Changes among the state secretaries

19/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, Ms. Anne Marit Bjørnflaten was honourably discharged as State Secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

New grant scheme to strengthen Ukrainian civil society

19/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Civil society in Ukraine has a key role to play in uniting the country and building resilience against Russia's war of aggression. Norway is allocating NOK 70 million to a newly launched, application-based scheme to support the work of Ukrainian

The contract for offshore wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II has been signed

19/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

Today, Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland met with the leadership of Ventyr SN II, the company responsible for developing the first major offshore wind project on the Norwegian continental shelf. They celebrated the signing of the contract earlier

Statement on schools in Gaza

18/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

All schools in Gaza have been closed for 625,000 students for 6 months. Norway is deeply troubled that nearly 90% of schools in Gaza are damaged or destroyed.

Five northern European countries conclude international arrangements on transport and storage of carbon across borders

18/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

A European infrastructure for carbon capture and storage is underway. Today, arrangements between Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden allow cross-border transport and geological storage of captured CO2.

Increased Norwegian support for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova

17/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is providing an additional NOK 70 million for humanitarian aid in Moldova. Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Ukraine's neighbour on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Norway to provide NOK 745 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

16/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UN estimates that nearly 15 million people - 40 % of Ukraine's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance. Norway is now allocating an additional NOK 745 million in support to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries.

Norway and Ukraine agree on security assurances

15/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway and Ukraine have concluded negotiations on a bilateral agreement on security assurances. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced the conclusion of the negotiations after his meeting with President Zelensky in Kyiv today.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visits Ukraine

15/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide is currently in Ukraine where he met with Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba and visited a power plant. Norway is now mobilising support to provide electrical materials and equipment to

Changes among the political advisers

15/04/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås resigns as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre 21 April 2024. Ms. Sunniva Bjerkaas is appointed new political adviser to Mr. Støre from 15 April 2024.

Remarks from the Norwegian Prime Minister after Iran’s attack on Israel

14/04/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway condems Iran’s illegal and dangerous attack on Israel.

Nordic statement on the opening of the port of Ashdod and the Erez crossing 12 April 2024

12/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Nordic countries welcome the Israeli government’s announcement that life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gaza can be received in the port of Ashdod, that the Erez crossing will be reopened to facilitate entry to north Gaza, and that

Meeting between Prime Minister Støre and President Sánchez on the war in Gaza

12/04/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President of the Government of Spain Pedro Sánchez met on Friday to discuss a range of issues including the war in Gaza.

Opening of an area on the Norwegian continental shelf for mineral activities

12/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

The King in Council has today formally decided to open an area in the Norwegian Sea and the Greenland Sea for mineral activities.