News and press releases

Wounded soldiers from Ukraine to Norway

01/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Norwegian Government has decided to bring wounded soldiers from Ukraine to Norway for medical evacuation and treatment at Norwegian hospitals.

Norway and the United Kingdom donate long range rocket artillery to Ukraine

29/06/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway and the United Kingdom will cooperate on the donation of long-range rocket artillery (MLRS) to Ukraine.- We must continue our support so the Ukrainians can continue their fight for freedom and independence. They need more weapons and the MLRS

IMF: Strong economic growth

09/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance

The IMF conducts a yearly assessment of the Norwegian economy. As part of this year’s assessment an IMF delegation has spent over a week discussing recent economic developments and Norway’s economic policy with authorities, academic and financial

Norway to provide NOK 350 million to support work of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukraine

26/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Almost half of the population of Ukraine is in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that Norway will provide NOK 350 million to support the work of the International Red Cross and Red

Statement on Sudan

27/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Troika Welcomes Meeting of Sudanese Civilians in Addis Ababa to Chart Next Steps in Restoring Sudan’s Democratic Governance.

Nearly NOK 1 billion in support to small-scale farmers and fishers

23/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim announced before thousands of spectators at an event in Central Park that Norway is increasing its support to efforts to enhance food security.

Foreign Minister Eide discussed the critical situation in Gaza with Prince Faisal bin Farhan

31/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In the conversation, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide underlined the importance of de-escalating the conflict, including a humanitarian truce to protect and assist civilians.

New ambassadors from Peru, Switzerland, Canada and Indonesia

21/09/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 21 September 2023.

Resource rent tax on aquaculture

28/09/2022 News story Ministry of Finance

The Government is proposing to introduce a resource rent tax on aquaculture from 1 January 2023. This proposal will be sent out for consultation today. Following the consultation, the Government will return to the Storting with a bill that will

Changes among the state secretaries

28/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

Norway announces NOK 300 million for war risk insurance to support reconstruction of Ukraine

22/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2023) in London on 21-22 June. The purpose of the conference is to mobilise international support for Ukraine’s economic and social stabilisation

Changes among the political advisers

15/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol, as of 15 June 2023.

Norway will lead defence materiel cooperation in Ukraine

28/08/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway entered into an agreement with Ukraine to support the development of a Ukrainian defence material organisation in March 2023. Norway will now also lead the work at a strategic level in NATO, which coordinates the efforts to develop the

Concerned about new Polish law

08/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Humanitarian assistance to Ukraine – how will it be used?

24/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has allocated NOK 2 billion to humanitarian efforts and assistance to refugees in connection with the crisis in Ukraine. Approximately NOK 1,3 billion has already been disbursed.

Emphasis on responsible health and care services, including in the event of an influx of persons from Ukraine.

21/04/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

In order to be able to manage a very high number of displaced persons from Ukraine to Norway, the Ministry of Health and Care Services is proposing to allow for temporary changes to healthcare legislation.

Norway to provide NOK 100 million to Moldova

05/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe, has seen an influx of over 400.000 refugees and needs our support. We are allocating funding both for assistance to vulnerable refugees and to facilitate the efforts of the Moldovan authorities,’

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

24/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It is important to continue exerting pressure on President Putin and the individuals and entities who gain the most from and support his regime. We have now also incorporated the latest package of sanctions imposed by the EU into Norwegian law. We

Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates Erik Møse on appointment as Chair of Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I would like to congratulate Erik Møse on his appointment as Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Important step for Offshore Wind

06/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Norwegian Government has great ambitions for the development of offshore wind power in Norway and aims to tender the first phase of Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord by the end of the first quarter of 2023.