News and Events

31. Jan 2020

Information Regarding Applications to Regain Norwegian Citizenship

Although you may now register your application to retain or regain your Norwegian citizenship and apply for parental notification online through the SpN, Norwegian consulates and embassies will not take appointments for submission of application and

Praktikantplass ved Den norske ambassaden i Washington D.C.

Den norske ambassaden i Washington D.C. tilbyr hver vår og høst 3-5 praktikantplasser. Søknadsfrist for høsten er 27. februar, 2020.

Norway concerned after attack in Yemen

'I am deeply concerned after the attack on a military camp in Yemen, resulting in more than 100 casualties. The attack undermines de-escalation and peace-efforts of the Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths’ …

Dual Citizenship: New Forms Coming Feb. 3

Beginning January 1, 2020, Norway will allow dual citizenship. If you are planning to apply for Norwegian citizenship, The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) recommends that you wait until February …

Norway to strengthen cooperation with the UN on marine plastic litter from shipping and fisheries

'In the fight against marine litter, it is vital to strengthen the capacity to prevent pollution from shipping and fisheries in developing countries. Norway is therefore allocating NOK 40 million to a …

The Dream We Carry: Speech by PM Solberg at Frankfurter Buchmesse

Speech by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the opening of the Frankfurt Book Fair, 15 October 2019.

National Budget 2020: Outline of economic developments and fiscal policy

The Norwegian economy is in its third year of economic expansion. Activity is expanding throughout the country and in most sectors. The strong performance of the Norwegian economy is expected to continue …

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Values and priorities

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.

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.

Energy and marine resources

Climate change and the environment

Norwegian society

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