News and events

14. Jul 2021

This year we mark that 10 years have passed since the terrorist attacks on the government offices and Utøya.

22 July is a dark day in Norway’s history. 77 people were brutally killed, many were injured and lives were changed forever.

01. Jul 2021

Stortings- og sametingsvalg 2021

Denne høsten er det stortings- og sametingsvalg i Norge. Hvis du oppholder deg i utlandet kan du stemme fra 1. juli og senest fredag 3. september.

19. Jul 2021

The coronavirus situation and travel restrictions

Information about the current travel restrictions when travelling to Norway.

08. Jul 2021

Fairy tales from the Norwegian woods and seas

We are proud to have collaborated with Paramythofono and concluded a podcast series with 12 Norwegian fairy tales adapted from the collections of Asbjørnsen and Moe.

10. Jun 2021

The EEA Grants provide an additional allocation of € 6 million to Greece

The additional financial allocations will enhance the impact of the EEA Grants on sectors that are crucial to Greece’s economy, such as energy renewables and efficient management of the water resources.

20. May 2021 | Press release

Action plan to combat marine litter

Agreement on action plan to combat marine litter and new strategic plan for the Arctic region.

17th May 2021

17th May is the Norwegian National Day. Normally this is the day when everyone is invited and the entire country is dressed up for parades to celebrate the constitution. This year is again different …

17. Mar 2021

Abel Prize 2021

Lovász and Wigderson have been awarded the Abel Prize 2021 for their foundational contributions to theoretical computer science and discrete mathematics, and their leading role in shaping them into central …

10. Mar 2021

Schools for All

The European Wergeland Centre is implementing the project “Schools for All”, aiming at facilitating the integration of refugee children into local school communities.

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Values and priorities

Climate change and the environment

Climate change and environmental damage are two of the most dramatic challenges facing the world today. Many countries are already feeling the effects of climate change. In our part of the world, the changes in the Arctic region are particularly dramatic and worrying.

Norwegian society

Modern Norway is characterised by a high level of welfare, gender equality and economic stability.

Energy and marine resources

Arts and culture

European cooperation

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