News and press releases

Travelling with dogs to Norway

03/07/2024 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Guidelines for travelling with dogs to Norway.

Prime Minister to meet family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi

06/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre will meet the family of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi on Monday 11 December. The press conference can be viewed here at approximately 10:25.

Travelling with dogs in Norway

24/04/2023 News story Ministry of Agriculture and Food

The Norwegian Act on responsible dog management. This Act sets out the general requirements for dog management in Norway. Information on the most essential requirements when travelling with dogs in Norway follows below.

Norway and Germany take next step in hydrogen cooperation

08/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Energy

Norway and Germany have now agreed to set up a joint Task Force to follow up the results of an ongoing joint feasibility study, which is looking into possibilities to transport hydrogen and CO2 between Germany and Norway.

New Chapter for Green Transition in the Process Industry

13/03/2024 News story Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

The Strategy Forum “Prosess21” was established in 2018 to contribute to emissions reductions in the Norwegian process industry. The recently recomposed steering group has a new mandate that reflects Norway's commitment to achieving its climate goals

Important dialogue with China

05/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It's important to maintain dialogue and cooperation with China on current international affairs and the global economy. We have discussed the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the situation in the Red Sea, and the need for cooperation on climate

Statement from the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the International Court of Justice's order

26/01/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague today announced an order in South Africa's case against Israel.

Changes among the state secretaries

03/05/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Sigrun Gjerløw Aasland as acting state secretary to Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad, settles

Changes in the Government

23/01/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

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

New political advisers

27/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Trond Ivar Bækken as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl as of 27 October 2021.

Statement on Israeli settlements

26/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On October 24, Israeli authorities announced tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in occupied Palestinian territory, including in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem.

Joint Statement of Support for the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar

15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor‑Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union have issued a

Norway increases support to Palestinian children

02/11/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

UNICEF receives NOK 25 million for its work for children in Gaza. The funding is part of the NOK 200 million contribution from Norway towards the humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen

14/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘I just spoke with Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. I told him about the moving memorial ceremony I attended last night at the Synagogue in Oslo,’ Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Marie Lamo appointed new political advisor in MoD Norway

15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Defence

Marie Lamo is the political advisor for Minister of Defence Odd Roger Enoksen. They were both appointed Oct. 14th 2021 in the new Støre Government.

New state secretaries

14/10/2021 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

Following the change of government at 12:00 noon today, where Jonas Gahr Støre’s government succeeded Erna Solberg’s government, the King has appointed a number of state secretaries in a Council of State.

National Budget 2024: NOK 2.2 billion more for hospitals, waiting times to be reduced

11/10/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

The Norwegian government is proposing a NOK 2.2 billion increase in funding for hospitals above and beyond wage and price inflation. The draft budget will facilitate shorter waiting times, strengthened mental health care and collaborative measures

Changes among the state secretaries

27/10/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

In today’s Council of State, The Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Halvard Ingebrigtsen as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in a 80 percent position, and continues as state secretary in a 20 percent position to Minister

Mehl in Luxembourg: We must safeguard Norway in an unsafe world

19/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

On Thursday, 19 October, Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl participated in the meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg. Among others, the agenda included measures to strengthen the EU’s security in light

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide following reports of air strike on Gaza hospital

17/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

I am deeply worried about the reported attack on a hospital in Gaza tonight with hundreds of civilian casualties. Hospitals must be protected under international humanitarian law and attacks against them are illegal. Civilians and health care