News and events

The coronavirus situation

Information about travel, quarantine and entry restrictions to Norway.

Informasjon om koronasituasjonen

Her finner du lenker til norske, greske og kypriotiske myndigheter med informasjon om koronasituasjonen.

17. Sep 2020

Norsk medisinsk team hjelper flyktningene

Det norske medisinske teamet som mandag reise til den greske øya Lesvos, har behandlet de første pasientene i den nye flyktningeleiren på øya.

16. Sep 2020

Oslo Innovation Week - It's time to build!

We all need to build. Some build physically, others virtually. Innovation never stops, and this year Oslo Innovation Week is bringing it to you, wherever you are - Oslo Innovation Week is going digital!

11. Sep 2020

Norway sends medical team to Greece

Norway is providing assistance to Greece after the devastating fire in the migrant camp Moria on Lesbos. An emergency medical team from Norway will be sent to the region.

10. Sep 2020 | Oslo. Press release

Norway begins process of relocation for asylum seekers from Greece

Conditions for asylum seekers in the migrant camp Moria have deteriorated as a result of the devastating fire on Lesbos. This has also created an extremely difficult situation for the Greek authorities …

08. Sep 2020 | Press release

Norway to take on leading role in effort to beat the pandemic

Norway is to lead the effort to ensure that the global activities to fight the Covid-19 pandemic are as effective as possible. Together with South Africa, Norway has been chosen to co-chair the Facilitation …

Fairy tales from the forests and seas of Norway

"Fairy tales from the forests and seas of Norway" is a new podcast series now adapted into Greek.

Norway elected to the UN Security Council

Norway elected as a member of the UN Security Council for the period 2021–2022.

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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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