News and press releases

Prime Minister Støre visits Minnesota

18/09/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has been on a two-day visit to Minnesota, one of the US states with the closest historical and cultural ties to Norway. Some 850 000 of the state’s inhabitants are of Norwegian heritage. The Prime Minster had the

Norway providing NOK 275 million to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)

07/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The war in Gaza started four months ago today. The situation is catastrophic. There is a shortage of all essential items and people are facing daily threats to their lives and safety. UNRWA is the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza. I am

Troika Statement on Military Takeover in Sudan

26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The text of the following statement was released by the Troika: Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.

Government is advising against trade and business activity with Israeli settlements

14/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government is reiterating its position on Israel’s settlement policy on occupied land by advising Norwegian companies not to engage in business cooperation or trade that serves to perpetuate the illegal Israeli settlements.

Amendments to environmental regulations in Svalbard

09/02/2024 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

The Norwegian Government has adopted several amendments to the environmental regulations in Svalbard. The purpose is to protect wildlife, and one of the largest wilderness areas left in Europe.

The Palestinian Authority has received crucial financial transfers from Israel

29/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

‘I am pleased that the Palestinian Authority this week received several major transfers from Israel with Palestinian clearance revenues. These funds are necessary to ensure that the Palestinian Authority does not collapse, that Palestinians receive

New ambassadors from Mexico, Japan and Armenia

14/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Regent on 14 March 2024.

Agreement between Nord-Fosen siida and Roan Vind

06/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

An agreement has been reached in the mediation between Nord-Fosen siida and Roan Vind. The amicable agreement aims to help secure continued reindeer herding, mitigate operational disadvantages, and provide a basis for future cultural practice for

Norway votes in support of granting Palestine full membership status in the UN

10/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The resolution states that Palestine is fully qualified for membership in the United Nations and recommends that the Security Council reconsiders the matter favourably. Pending the approval of such membership, the resolution, which was adopted by a

NOK 1 billion to prevent plastic pollution

23/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing environmental problems in the world. We are now extending our initiative to combat plastic pollution in developing countries by providing up to NOK 1 billion over a period of four years’, said

The fight against hunger: Norway backs African Soil Health Initiative

08/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The African soil has never been meager, contributing to the growing hunger on the continent. Norway is investing NOK 33 million in research and knowledge sharing, to boost implementation of an ambitious action plan to improve soil health and thus

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Gaza

01/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I welcome the efforts for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, presented by President Biden.

Norway to increase support for protection of civilians in Ukraine

17/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is increasing its humanitarian support to Ukraine by a total of NOK 50 million. The funds will be channelled through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF to promote civilian protection and the reintegration of

The Government Pension Fund white paper 2024

12/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

Today, the Ministry of Finance submits the annual white paper about the Government Pension Fund to the Storting. The white paper gives an account of the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN) and Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) results and

NATO agrees to provide extensive support to Ukraine

12/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The NATO countries have agreed to increase military support to Ukraine significantly. Measures approved by the Allies at the Washington Summit include EUR 40 billion in support within the next year, a greater coordinating role for NATO in training

Two Newcomers Join Svalbard Global Seed Vault for Final Opening of 2022

12/10/2022 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is set to accept new seed shipments from 12 genebanks around the world this week, adding two countries to its family of depositors in the process: Iraq and Uruguay.

Important: Pets from Ukraine must be registered with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority

12/04/2022 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Ukrainian refugees arriving in Norway with their own pets must register these with the Norwegian Food Safety Authority. The state will cover all costs for tests, ID marking, vaccination, parasite treatments and quarantine.

Norway prolongs forest partnership with Ethiopia

05/09/2023 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

Forest protection and restoration play a vital role in Ethiopia’s efforts to reduce emissions. Today at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Norway announced 25 million USD in funding to support Ethiopia’s ambitions(*).

IMF launches report on Anti-Money Laundering in the Nordic-Baltic region

04/09/2023 News story Ministry of Finance

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published a report today on various aspects of anti-money laundering work in the Nordic-Baltic region. Norwegian authorities have participated since the project began in 2021.

Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Oslo further cements Alliance unity

01/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It is a pleasure for Norway to be hosting an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Oslo today. Because there is a war in Europe, it is crucial for the NATO foreign ministers to maintain close contact and further cement the strong unity