News and events

07. Dec 2018

100 year old veteran awarded Norway’s Defence Medal and Commemorative Medal

Mr. Percy Danby, who turned 100 years old this year, participated in the Battle of Narvik, Northern Norway, during the Second World War.

10. Dec 2018

Ny statsborgerlov

Stortinget vedtok den 6. desember 2018 at alle som er eller ønsker å bli norske statsborgere …

26. Nov 2018

New Honorary Consul in Winnipeg

After being the Honorary Consul in Winnipeg since 2004, Natalie Denesovych is retiring …

22. Nov 2018

Ambassador Ovind awarded the Louie Kamookak Medal

Norway’s Ambassador Anne Kari H. Ovind has been awarded the inaugural Louie Kamookak …

24. Oct 2018

Foreign Minister to attend Ottawa Ministerial Meeting on WTO Reform

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide is attending the Ottawa Ministerial …

22. Oct 2018

Training together to keep our Alliance strong

The tiny village of Gåsbakken, situated in the middle of Norway, is about to have …

07. Sep 2018

The Standing Committee of Health and Care Services to visit Canada

The Standing Committee of Health and Care Services of the Storting (the Norwegian …

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Values and priorities

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.

Arts and culture

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

Energy and marine resources

Climate change and the environment

Peace, stability and security

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