News and press releases

New ambassadors from Angola, New Zealand and Guinea

09/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 9 November 2023.

German-Norwegian cooperation on hydrogen

23/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy

Germany and Norway are continuing the cooperation on evaluating an industry-driven and commercial large-scale supply of hydrogen from Norway to Germany. Industrial players are in the driver’s seat for bringing the commercial and technical processes

Partnership to give 300 million people access to electricity by 2030

23/09/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre chaired a meeting of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), where the focus was on a new partnership that is seeking to bring electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030.

International Day for Women in Maritime

18/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

May 18th is the International Day for Women in Maritime, an annual event initiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) of the United Nations. The purpose of this day is to highlight women's participation in the industry and emphasize

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)

23/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I welcome the report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry, chaired byby Catherine Colonna, on UNRWA's handling of neutrality issues, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Joint Statement from Troika Capitals on South Sudan

21/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States note with deep concern the announcement by South Sudan’s leaders of an extension of the country's transitional period by two years.

Minister Eide met Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib

23/09/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I met my Lebanese colleague, Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, today in New York. I expressed my heartfelt sympathies to the Lebanese people in light of the recent attacks. I also expressed my concern for all those who now live in fear of a

Public consultation of the first licensing round for seabed minerals

26/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

The Ministry of Energy has presented a proposal for the announcement of the first licensing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation. The proposal sets out the areas where the companies will be able to

Norway increasing support for forgotten crises

07/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘The UN Central Emergency Response Fund saves lives and alleviates suffering in connection with forgotten humanitarian crises as well. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 55 million to the Fund,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Gaza

12/10/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

For more than a year, the people of Gaza have lived in fear of death and destruction. While much attention is focused on Lebanon and a possible escalation in the region, the war in Gaza continues. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating

Increased Knowledge for a More Sustainable Tourism Industry

03/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The tourism industry faces many of the same challenges as other sectors but is characterized by relatively little research and innovation. Therefore, the Tourism 2030 strategy group was commissioned by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

10 medical students from Gaza to be granted permission to come to Norway

02/08/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Ten medical students from Gaza are to be granted permission to come to Norway to take part in an exchange visit at the University of Oslo.

Norway increasing humanitarian support to Lebanon by NOK 80 million

03/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister

‘More than a million people have been affected by the ongoing hostilities in Lebanon. Once again, Lebanon has become an arena for the conflicts of others. The country is in a very vulnerable situation and the humanitarian needs are vast and growing.

Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide on attacks in Gaza

02/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I condemn the destruction of the Shifa hospital. Shifa has been the main hospital in Gaza. According to reports, hundreds of people have died as a result of the destruction, and the material damage is enormous,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

Condemns North Korea's failed satellite launch

30/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway condemns North Korea's attempt to launch a satellite on 27 May 2024.

The National Budget 2025: A budget that provides security for the population and country, and develops the whole of Norway

07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Finance

Through the proposed National Budget for 2025, people will be financially better off, Norway’s preparedness against war and crime will be strengthened, and social and geographical differences will be reduced. Unemployment is still low, wages are