News and events

Why introduce conscription for women? A better, wiser and more capable Armed Forces

In the monthly “Nordic Column” in Latvijas Avīze, the Nordic embassies take turns contributing articles. In October 2025, trainee Molly Kvam McCarthy and Ambassador Ine Måreng wrote about the significance …

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Norway ratifies the BBNJ Agreement – “On duty for the Ocean”

Today, Norway ratified the new international ocean agreement (BBNJ) at the United Nations in New York. With this, Norway takes a leading role in the global effort to protect the world’s oceans and ensure …

Nordisk - baltisk kraft

I forsvars- og sikkerhetspolitikken er geografien fortsatt viktig. - Espen Barth Eide, Utenriksminister

Prime Minister's address to the Storting on the security policy situation

"Norway has two main objectives in increasing its allocation: First, to support Ukraine in its legitimate fight to defend itself. Ukraine must be able to withstand Russia’s attacks. The country is under …

EEA Civil Society Fund Stakeholder Consultation

Following the recent launch of the EEA Civil Society Fund, there will be stakeholder consultation on Latvia the 12th of March. All interested civil society organisations and other stakeholders are invited …