News and events


04. Jan 2018

Suspension of export licences to the United Arab Emirates

On the basis of a comprehensive assessment of the situation in Yemen and the increasing risks associated with the United Arab Emirates’ military engagement in the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided on 19 December 2017 to suspend licence

26. Apr 2017

Norway increases humanitarian support to Yemen

‘The humanitarian situation in Yemen is very dramatic. Immense suffering is being inflicted on the civilian population.

17. Sep 2017

Norway's priorities for UNGA72

Read more about Norway’s priorities for the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly.

08. Nov 2018

World leaders pledge US$1 billion to transform health and nutrition of world’s poorest women, children and adolescents

The Global Financing Facility (GFF) in Support of Every Woman Every Child today announced US$1.

08. Apr 2018

The largest study locations in Norway

A total of 277 500 students were enrolled in higher eduation in Norway for the academic year 2017/2018. Another 15 500 students were studying abroad.

06. May 2018

Utenriksministeren møtte menneskerettighetsorganisasjoner

Tema for møtet var Menneskerettighetsrådets landhøring av Norge, som skal finne sted våren 2019.

15. May 2018

Foreign Minister fears greater instability in Middle East following opening of embassy

'I am concerned that the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital could lead to greater instability in the region and make it more difficult to bring the parties to the negotiating table.

15. May 2018

Foreign Minister concerned about spiralling violence

'I am deeply concerned about the spiral of violence we are now seeing on the border between Israel and Gaza.

16. May 2018

Norway allocates additional NOK 116 million to humanitarian assistance

‘Norway’s humanitarian budget has never been bigger than it is now, but the needs created by the world’s humanitarian crises are continuing to grow. The Government has therefore proposed increasing the humanitarian budget by NOK 116 million.

28. May 2018

Norskopplæring for norske barn bosatt i utlandet

Globalskolen er et undervisningstilbud i norsk, samfunnsfag og RLE for norske barn i grunnskolealder som er bosatt i utlandet.

11. Jun 2018

Norwegian Government increases humanitarian aid to Gaza

In response to the acute humanitarian situation, Norway is providing an additional NOK 15 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza.

12. Jun 2018

UN Secretary-General to Norway

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide is hosting the annual Oslo Forum, a meeting place for leaders from all over the world, at Losby Manor outside Oslo on 19 and 20 June.