News and press releases

Norway to double climate finance to NOK 14 billion

01/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian government has set a target to double its overall climate finance from NOK 7 billion in 2020 to NOK 14 billion by 2026 at the latest.

A unanimous Security Council will strengthen protection of education

29/10/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution on protection of education in conflict zones. Niger and Norway sponsored the resolution and led the negotiations.

Fields of responsibility in Jonas Gahr Støre’s government

14/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Having been appointed by the King in a session of the Council of State at 10:00 am today, Jonas Gahr Støre’s government met for its first Council of State session at the Royal Palace at 12:00 noon. Here, the division of responsibilities between the

Norway to open embassy office in Moldova

02/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is strengthening its presence in Moldova by opening an embassy office in the capital Chișinău.

Changes among the political advisers

23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Signe Bjotveit resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sandra Borch, and is appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Oddmund Hoel.

Norway increases support for UNRWA

21/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, Norway disbursed NOK 40 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This brings Norway’s total contribution to UNRWA for 2021 to NOK 257 million.

Norway to give priority to protection, health and fight against hunger in allocation of humanitarian reserve

09/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Humanitarian needs worldwide were at a record high at the beginning of this year, and have continued to rise. When allocating the remainder of the humanitarian reserve funds, roughly NOK 113 million, we will give priority to efforts to combat

Intensifying efforts to promote Norwegian culture abroad

25/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Culture and Equality

In cooperation with the organisations in the Norwegian Arts Abroad network, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is launching a new programme aimed at helping Norwegian artists and cultural practitioners to succeed internationally. This is

Norway to take in Ukrainian refugees from Moldova and assist in medical evacuation

22/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

In response to a request from Moldova, the Norwegian Government has agreed to help the country by bringing Ukrainian refugees from Moldova to Norway. In addition, Norway will transport Ukrainian refugees needing medical care to Norwegian hospitals

The Region of Flanders and Norway join forces in the energy transition

17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

On March 17, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders, Mr. Jan Jambon (left) met with the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland, in Oslo.

Responsible long-term management of the Government Pension Fund

01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance is today publishing the white paper The Government Pension Fund 2022. Key topics in this paper are climate risk and the review of active management of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG).

OECD Environmental Performance Review of Norway

07/04/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

On Friday 22 April, OECD launches the Environmental Performance Review of Norway 2022 and hands over their recommendations for Norwegian authorities on the way forward.

Norway declares three Russian diplomats persona non grata

06/04/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'Norway has decided declare three diplomats at Russia's embassy in Oslo persona non grata. The three individuals have carried out activities that are incompatible with their diplomatic status', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Continued increase in international and Norwegian aid

13/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Total development aid from Norway continued to grow in 2021, amounting to NOK 40.1 billion for the year. ‘These figures demonstrate our firm commitment, even in times of crisis, to reducing poverty in the world,’ said Minister of International

Prime Minister participated in Nordic-Indian summit in Copenhagen

04/05/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the prime ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at a Nordic-Indian summit held in Copenhagen today. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre also had a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister

Norway increases funding of marine protected areas

09/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway announces additional NOK 20 million in support to the Blue Action Fund. The Blue Action Fund works to protect vulnerable coastal and marine areas and to improve livelihoods and food security for coastal communities.

The Norwegian government will increase the production capacity of ammunition and missiles with one billion Norwegian kroner (NOK)

13/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government aims to strengthen the production capabilities of Norwegian ammunition and missiles and is increasing the state sponsored financing of the ASAP applications.