Jonas Gahr Støre

NATO Establishes New Regional Air Command in Northern Norway

Nato's new regional air command in Norway is located in Reitan near Bodø, the country's government announces.

Trump Lifts Ban on Equinor's Empire Wind Project Near New York

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has lifted the ban on the Norwegian company Equinor's construction of a wind farm, called Empire Wind, in the sea off New York.

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says in a statement that Israel's "plans for an extended military offensive with extensive displacement of civilians are incompatible with international law" and "unacceptable".

Norway Criticizes Israel's Gaza Attack as Violation of International Law

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (The Labour Party) harshly criticizes Israel's assault on Gaza during the night towards Sunday.

Norway's Prime Minister to Meet Food Companies Over Price Hikes

Nordic Leaders Meet in Faroe Islands for Arctic Security Summit

The heads of government in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, and Norway are gathering for a summit on security in the North Atlantic and the Arctic on Monday.

Kristersson Attends Oslo Talks Before Key Trump Summit

Ulf Kristersson is attending a dinner in Oslo tonight within the British-led defence cooperation JEF. The Prime Minister will prepare with Nordic colleagues for the next major summit with Donald Trump, in the Netherlands in June.

Trump Declines Tariff Relief for Norway, Suggests Higher Payments

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has met Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the White House. Ukraine and trade were on the agenda, and the atmosphere was cheerful – but no tariff relief for Norway seems to be forthcoming.