News and press releases

Statement by the European Union, Iceland and Norway regarding the Northern Dimension policy

09/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The European Union, Iceland and Norway have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine. By its unprovoked and unjustified military actions, Russia is grossly violating international law and

Norway sending large shipment of medical supplies to Ukraine

08/03/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

There is a rapidly increasing need for medical supplies in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. The war has led to shortages of all kinds of medicines, ranging from common painkillers to vital medicines such as insulin, heart medications and

Norway increases funding for UN efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees

08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is allocating NOK 250 million to UN efforts to provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the allocation during her meeting with the UN

Terje Aasland appointed new Minister of Petroleum and Energy

08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

Terje Aasland from Skien is the new Minister of Petroleum and Energy after Marte Mjøs Persen. He is a certified powerline worker, has been a parliament representative for 16 years and has been the leader of the of the parliament's Standing Committee

Changes among the political advisers

07/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

After the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.

Changes among the state secretaries

07/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

Changes in the Government

07/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

Forsvarsministeren avlyser Sverige-reise

07/03/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

Forsvarsminister Odd Roger Enoksen må avlyse sin planlagte reise til Stockholm 8.-9. mars på grunn av korona. Enoksen skulle etter planen hatt møter med sin svenske kollega.

– Worrying reports of detentions in Russia

06/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

'There are worrying reports of widespread detentions of peaceful demonstrators in Russia', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

War against Ukraine affects relations with Russia

05/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is reducing its contact with the Russian authorities to a minimum as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is in line with the actions of other European countries and allies. Cooperation that is essential to ensure Norway’s safety

Temporary collective protection for Ukrainians

04/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Norway is offering temporary collective protection to Ukrainians and is establishing more places in reception centres.

Changes among the political advisers

04/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

After the changes in the Government today, the Office of the Prime Minister has made changes among the political advisers.

Changes among the state secretaries

04/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

Changes in the Government

04/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

Joint Statement on Arctic Council Cooperation following Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States condemn Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and note the grave impediments to international cooperation, including in the Arctic, that Russia's actions have

Russia suspended from Council of the Baltic Sea States

03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the European Union - have decided to suspend Russia from further participation in the Council’s

Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the blocking of Russian media outlets

03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Russia’s attacks on media freedom by blocking independent media outlets Ekho Moskvy and Dozhd are state censorship and human rights violations The Russian regime’s attempts to cover up its aggression in Ukraine will fail.

Most teachers and nurses live in their home county after completing their studies

03/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Education and Research

A new report from Statistics Norway shows that people who train to become preschool teachers, teachers, nurses and social workers are more likely to study in their home county and remain there after completing their education. One important reason

Examinations cancelled by government

03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Education and Research

The government has decided to cancel most of the ordinary examinations scheduled for primary, lower and upper secondary school this spring.

Statement from Friends of Sudan

02/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan welcome the publication by the UN Integrated