News and events

07. Jan 2020

Oppdatert reiseinformasjon Saudi-Arabia

UDs reiseinformasjonstekst for Saudi-Arabia og Bahrain er nå oppdatert som følge av den siste tidens hendelser i Irak (januar 2020).

19. Dec 2019

Norway seeking seat on UN Security Council in 2021-2022

Many of the challenges the world is now facing can only be addressed through cooperation with other countries. The UN is the most important forum for international cooperation.

12. Feb 2020

Norwegian support for UN humanitarian aid efforts

The UN has announced an increase in humanitarian needs in 2020 due to protracted armed conflicts and more frequent extreme weather events. This year, Norway is providing NOK 420 million to the UN’s Central …

10. Feb 2020

Ambassaden i Riyadh søker studentpraktikanter

Den norske ambassaden i Riyadh søker én eller to praktikanter for annet halvår 2020. Søknadsfrist er mandag 9. mars 2020 med tiltredelse i juli/august 2020. Oppholdets varighet er maksimalt seks måneder.

09. Feb 2020

Norway steps up 2030 climate goal to at least 50 % towards 55 %

Norway has submitted an enhanced climate target under the Paris agreement. Norway's new and strengthened target is to reduce emissions with at least 50 %, and towards 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

03. Feb 2020

New visa rules from February 2020

From the 2nd of February 2020 new EU regulations regarding visa rules will enter into force.

30. Jan 2020

Statement by Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The main principles underlying Norway’s long-term engagement in the efforts to achieve a lasting peace between Israel and Palestine remain unchanged.

27. Jan 2020

Norway signs agreement on funding for Green Climate Fund

Norway has signed an agreement to provide NOK 3.2 billion in funding for the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The Government is doubling Norway’s annual contribution to the Fund, making this the largest funding …

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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.

Peace, stability and security

The security challenges facing the world are becoming increasingly complex. Norway will meet these challenges through its strong commitment to NATO, its broad engagement in peace and reconciliation efforts and through international cooperation.

Energy and marine resources

Climate change and the environment

The High North

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