News 06. Dec 2024 Opening hours in the Consulate during December 2024 The consulate will have reduced opening hours during the holiday season 29. Nov 2024 Upcoming Norwegian Music, Art, Drama & Cultural Events Dates for your diary: our round-up of what to look out for including art, music, theatre, literature and more. This page is continuously updated. 05. Apr 2024 New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence presented The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with NOK 600 billion over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036. It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces. 14. Mar 2024 Political Theorist Achille Mbembe Named 2024 Holberg Prize Laureate Established by the Norwegian Parliament in 2003, the Holberg Prize is one of the largest annual international research prizes awarded for outstanding contributions to research in the humanities, social science, law or theology. 11. Dec 2023 Ambassador Hattrem presents his Letters of Credence to His Majesty the King On 7 December 2023, HE Ambassador Tore Hattrem presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Charles III in an Audience at Buckingham Palace. 26. Jun 2023 “Roam Like Home” continues On 1 June 2023, the cap on mobile roaming charges between Norway and the United Kingdom entered into force. This allows Norwegians and Brits to continue to "Roam like Home" after Brexit. 14. Jun 2023 Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council 2023–2025 The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum for Arctic issues. The overall objective for Norway’s chairship of the Council will be to promote stability and constructive cooperation. 06. May 2023 Congratulations to King Charles and The Queen Consort Congratulations from His Majesty King Harald of Norway to Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla 05. May 2023 The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Norway will attend the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. 16. Mar 2023 The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine In February, a broad majority in the Storting reached agreement on a multi-year support programme for Ukraine, amounting to NOK 75 billion. 08. Sep 2022 Queen Elizabeth II The Royal Family of Norway is deeply saddened to receive the news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away. 03. May 2022 Major problems with passport production in Norway The Norwegian Police Directorate is the overriding authority for issuing and administering Norwegian passports in Norway and abroad. 1 2 Next