News and press releases

Press conference with the Minister of Petroleum and Energy and EU Commissioner for energy

26/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland and EU Commissioner for energy, Kadri Simson, will meet the press in connection with Simson's visit to Norway on Thursday 27th October.

Revised state budget: Ombudsman for the Elderly to close

12/05/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The government has announced in its revised state budget that it intends to dissolve Ombudsman for the Elderly (Eldreombodet) as of 1 July 2023. As a result, the budget also proposes a NOK 1 million reduction to the service’s grant for the current

Revised state budget: Health and Social Services Ombudsman to be bolstered

12/05/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The government is bolstering the budget of the Health and Social Services Ombudsman in its revised state budget. This will enable it to continue serving patients and healthcare users throughout Norway.

Statement on the peace process in Colombia

20/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway commends the government and the guerrilla group EMC-FARC in Colombia for starting peace negotiations,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Foreign Minister at Gaza summit in Cairo: ‘Urgent help needed in Gaza’

21/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Getting sufficient humanitarian aid into Gaza is urgent. In addition, we must prevent the conflict between Israel and Hamas from escalating further and having serious regional consequences. If there is to be a lasting peace, we must think beyond

Foreign Service continues reallocation efforts – Closure of two diplomatic missions

12/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Embassy Kampala, Uganda, and the Consulate General in Guangzhou, China, are to be closed. At the same time, the number of diplomatic staff at selected other embassies will be increased.

NOK 200 million for mine clearance activities in Ukraine

11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The widespread deployment of mines and cluster munitions in Ukraine has made it the most heavily mined country in the world today. Norway will more than double its support to efforts to clear mines laid in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s brutal

Providing support for civilians following earthquakes in Afghanistan

11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The earthquakes in western Afghanistan has brought further suffering to an already hard-hit population. We are now increasing Norway’s support in order to provide life-saving assistance to those affected,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

Statement from Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Russia's attack in Hroza

05/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Russia's horrendous attack in Hroza is yet another demonstration of their complete lack of respect for civilian lives, international law and the UN charter. Each of these attacks must be condemned and Russia must be held responsible’, said Minister

Norway increases support for civilians in Sudan

14/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The humanitarian situation in Sudan is catastrophic. More than five million people have been forced to flee their homes since the war broke out. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 20 million for food, water and protection to help civilians

Changes among the state secretaries

13/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

Norway increasing support for civilian population in Gaza

13/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘There are horrific images and tragic accounts coming out of Gaza now. The scale of suffering and destruction is enormous. According to the UN, almost 500 children have been killed. This is completely unacceptable. Norway is now providing an

Grave concern over the situation in Sudan

15/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Sudan, six months after the war’s outbreak. More than 5 million people have been forced to flee, schools are still closed and children in particular are exposed to great danger,’ Minister of

Changes in the Government

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

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Changes among the political advisers

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

Mr. Herman Høgby Robertsen has been appointed political adviser to Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ms. Tonje Brenna.

Tigray, Ethiopia: Deeply concerned about the situation in Shire

17/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is deeply concerned about the situation in and around the city of Shire.

Norway aligns itself with EU sanctions against Iran

17/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway has aligned itself with the EU’s sanctions against Iran, and we intend to align ourselves with the sanctions adopted by the EU today as well,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt officially opens the Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi: ‘A clear statement of Norway’s support for Georgia’

17/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The official opening of the Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi today further underlines our strong support for Georgia. Our presence here is important in order to strengthen the constructive dialogue and cooperation between our two countries,’ said

Tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels enter into force

13/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels over 500 gross tonnage announced on 6 October will enter into force on Friday 14 October. From that date these vessels will only be permitted access to the ports of Tromsø, Kirkenes and Båtsfjord.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt condemns Russian missile strikes in Ukraine

10/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'I strongly condemn Russia’s massive missile strikes against Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfledt said.