News and events

01. Jul 2021

Stortings – og sametingsvalget 2021

21. Jan 2021

Mandatory testing at the border

The government is introducing mandatory testing at the border for persons who have been to an area that necessitates quarantine upon arrival in Norway.

12. Jan 2021

Information for Norwegian citizens about travel and the coronavirus

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is maintaining its global advice against all non-essential travel to all countries. This advice currently applies until 15 January 2021. Exceptions have been made for countries …

24. Dec 2020

Royal Norwegian Embassy and UNDP sign agreement on vocational training and employment

24. Dec 2020

Government introduced registration requirement for all people entering Norway

11. Dec 2020

Record-high support to UN emergency fund

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Values and priorities

Arts and culture

Norway has a vibrant arts and culture sector. Today, as in the past, many Norwegian artists and other cultural professionals find inspiration beyond Norway’s national borders.

The High North

Large parts of Norway lie north of the Arctic Circle. Sound management of the abundant Arctic resources is high on Norway’s agenda. This requires global cooperation based on scientific knowledge and international law.

Energy and marine resources

Peace, stability and security

Climate change and the environment

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