News and press releases

Ministries hit by cyber-attacks

24/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development

The Norwegian Government Security and Service Organisation (DSS) has detected a cyber-attack on the ICT platform used by 12 ministries. The matter is currently being investigated by the police.

Changes among the political advisers

04/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Ms. Signe Bjortveit resigns as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mr. Ola Borten Moe. Ms. Bjortveit has been appointed as political adviser to Minister of Research and Higher Education, Ms. Sandra Borch.

Consultation: Seeking input to accelerate the phasing in of zero- and low-emission aircraft in Norwegian aviation

29/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Transport

The Ministry of Transport is seeking input on how to accelerate the transition towards zero and low-emission aviation so that the first commercial zero-emission aircraft are phased in as soon as technology permits in Norway.

Friends of Sudan Group Statement

07/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

France, Germany, Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan, express their deep concern about the ongoing

Norway plans to donate F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘Norway is supporting Ukraine in its efforts to build a modern air defence system. This is both important and necessary. We have already decided to train Ukrainian fighter jet pilots and announced in the summer that we would provide two Norwegian F-

Norway to use NOK 2 billion to help procure natural gas for Ukraine

29/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russia’s war on Ukraine is having a dramatic impact on energy security and the economic situation in Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is proposing to provide NOK 2 billion to help ensure that Ukrainians have access to natural gas in the coming

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

05/07/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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

Greece approves use of expired Norwegian passports

04/07/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Norwegian citizens who have not renewed their passports following the pandemic are able to travel to Greece using their expired passport as identification. This change takes effect today and will apply until the end of 2022.

Award of licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

18/08/2023 News story Ministry of Energy

Today the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes offers for one new exploration licence related to CO2 storage under the storage regulations on the Norwegian continental shelf in the North Sea.

Changes among the state secretaries

11/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has made changes among the state secretaries.

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.

Municipalities in Norway still very willing to settle refugees

13/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Norwegian municipalities have so far agreed to settle nearly 19,000 refugees in 2024. If this trend continues, the municipalities will again end up undertaking to settle almost 30,000 refugees this year - on par with the record-breaking years of

Joint statement by Special Envoys and representatives on Sudan

08/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Special Envoys and representatives from France, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union have concluded a meeting in Oslo, where they discussed the war in Sudan and what must be done to avoid further civilian

New measures to ensure continued control of immigration

30/01/2024 Press release Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is continuing with full force. More than half of the Ukrainian refugees who arrive in the Nordic countries seek protection in Norway. Norway will continue to provide support for Ukrainians, but is imposing more

Ventyr SN II AS won the auction for the allocation of a project area for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II

20/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy, Office of the Prime Minister

Following a successful auction, it is Ventyr SN II AS, owned by Parkwind and Ingka-group, who will be the first to develop offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II. The winning bid in the auction is 115 øre/kWh. Two bidders participated in the auction.

Norway will assist in the training of Ukrainian soldiers

28/09/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed at the 11August donor conference for Ukraine, in Copenhagen, that Norway will contribute to training of Ukrainian soldiers in Great Britain.

Statement: Shocked by brutal attacks on Georgian civic and political activists

10/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Concerned by targeting ordinary citizens and civil society by phone calls, posters labelling individuals as “Agents”.

New ambassadors from Argentina, Sweden and Costa Rica

25/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 25 April 2024.

Revised National Budget: The Norwegian Defence Boost Begins Now

14/05/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

The government's most fundamental task is to ensure the security of people living in Norway. Therefore, we prioritise defence, security, and preparedness, especially in a more serious security situation. In the revised national budget, the

Joint statement by Norway and partners: Escalating conflict in Myanmar

24/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States released a statement on the escalating conflict in Myanmar.