News and press releases

Norway increases support to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees

21/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It gives hope that a first convoy of emergency aid has entered Gaza today. It is urgent to get food, water and medicine to civilians. The situation in Gaza is turning into a humanitarian catastrophe. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for

Norway enters into green partnership with UK

13/10/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Norway and the UK have agreed to establish a Green Industrial Partnership intended to promote closer economic cooperation relating to the green transition. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met today in Gotland in

Changes among the state secretaries

11/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Geir Indrefjord as state secretary to Minister of Justice and Public Security, Ms. Emilie Enger Mehl.

New air surveillance radars to the Norwegian Armed Forces

17/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) signed a contract with Lockheed Martin on 17 of November 2022 for delivery of eight military air surveillance radars with an option for three additional radars.

Norway signs record agreement for F-35-missiles

16/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

- This is a very important agreement both for Norway’s defensive capabilities and US-Norwegian defence cooperation, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway increases support for civilians in Afghanistan

16/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan. Norway is now providing NOK 220 million to the UN and the World Bank to support their efforts to enhance food security and ensure the provision of basic services such as health and education

Statement on Israel and Palestine

25/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

As Chair of AHLC (Ad Hoc Liaison Committee) donor group, Norway hosted a virtual meeting with our international partners today to discuss the crisis in Israel and Palestine.

Longer stays at reception centres, finding work more quickly

24/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The high number of displaced Ukrainians arriving in Norway means that the length of stay in asylum reception centres is set to rise. At the same time, the Government wants to make improvements to the introduction programme to help more people find

Media accreditation for the 75th Session of the Nordic Council

23/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

From 30 October to 2 November, the Nordic Council meets in Oslo. Several members of the Norwegian government will participate.

‘Civilians must be protected’

18/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am shocked and deeply disturbed by the killing of hundreds of people at the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza last night. Such an attack on sick people, children, healthcare workers and other civilians is intolerable. I wish to express my profound

Prime Minister congratulates Narges Mohammadi on Nobel Peace Prize

06/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

‘On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, Narges Mohammadi from Iran. In its announcement, the Norwegian Nobel Committee highlighted Ms Mohammadi’s fight against the oppression

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide following reports of air strike on Gaza hospital

17/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I am deeply worried about the reported attack on a hospital in Gaza tonight with hundreds of civilian casualties. Hospitals must be protected under international humanitarian law and attacks against them are illegal. Civilians and health care

Norway remains committed to an open, global, and free Internet

08/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

Norway is actively engaged in Internet Governance and cooperates closely with other states and actors. The overall vision is that the Internet needs to continue to be an open and free arena where everyone can freely give and receive information and

Norway to establish new ministry

16/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The King in Council has today announced the establishment of a new ministry, the Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, to be headed by Ms Karianne O. Tung.

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt on the situation in Israel and Palestine

12/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I am deeply alarmed by the dramatic escalation in Israel and Gaza. The high number of people killed and injured is shocking. It is heartbreaking that hundreds of children have lost their lives in recent days, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Government budget 2024: Norway will continue to receive patients from Ukraine

06/10/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The government has proposed a grant of NOK 200 million in 2024 to support the treatment of patients from Ukraine in Norwegian hospitals. To date, more than 300 patients have arrived in Norway as part of the medevac scheme. Since the start of the war

Norway announces 22 million USD million for political risk insurance via the World Bank to support reconstruction of Ukraine

14/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim is taking part in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Marrakesh on 11-13 October. Norway announced at the meetings that it will provide 22