Diplomatic relations

The Canadian Prime Minister has today announced that there is reason to believe that the Canadian hostage in the Philippines, Robert Hall, has been killed by the terrorist group Abu …

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Oslo and Svalbard, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Ilulissat, Greenland from June 13-17. While in Santo Domingo, Dominican …

In 2015, Norway exported arms and military equipment for just over NOK 3 billion. This is an increase of four per cent from 2014. Exports of arms and munitions accounted …

Maltese Foreign Minister George Abela met with Norway’s EU Affairs Minister Elisabeth Aspaker today. The official talks centred on the Mediterranean’s ongoing problems with irregular migration, with both ministers stressing …

Norwegian Ambassador’s chauffeur arrested in attempt to smuggle 10 kg of artifacts across the border in official car. The Norwegian Ambassador to Israel’s chauffeur was arrested on the Allenby Crossing …

Norway started a four-week deployment in support of NATO’s mission of air surveillance and interception capabilities in Iceland, NATO’s Allied Command Operation said Thursday. The Royal Norwegian Air Force prepared …

Sale of licensed military equipments to other countries should preferably be done only with approved Nations authorities and state approved actors in the recipient countries, said Defence Minister Ine Eriksen …

Slovenia has opened a consulate in Oslo which is to be led by honorary consul Knut Ore. The opening ceremony on Tuesday was attended by several distinguished guests, among them …

The four-day trip begins with a welcoming ceremony hosted by King Harald and his wife, Queen Sonja in the Norwegian capital on Sunday morning. The president’s agenda includes talks with …

‘I would like to congratulate Erik Solheim on his nomination as Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). UNEP will be gaining a deeply committed leader with long …

Prince Sverre Magnus proved it’s tough being thrust into the public eye when you are only ten years old during the Norwegian Constitution Day celebrations in Oslo. The royal, who …

Norwegian companies from the public and private sectors are willing to invest in Iran and expand bilateral ties, said Norwegian Ambassador to Iran Aud Lise Norheim. “Officials from the two …

On Thursday, Queen Sonja opened an exhibition of glass art called “Smakebiter” in the Queen Josephine Gallery in the Oscarshall in Bygdøy, Western Norway. Included within the exhibition are exhibits …

Washington, DC – Secretary of State John Kerry: “On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Norwegians as you observe Constitution Day …

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated His Majesty King Harald V of Norway on the occasion of his country’s national holiday. Mr. Aliyev’s reads as follows: “On my own behalf …

Foreign Ministry Director General Dore Gold thanked Norway on Sunday for stating that it will not transfer money to the Palestinian Authority that will be used to support convicted terrorists …

With the support of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and President of the Supreme Council …

‘Transatlantic ties are more important than ever as we navigate today’s security policy landscape. Few countries have more in common than Norway and Canada – geographically, in terms of resources, …

‘Transatlantic ties are more important than ever as we navigate today’s security policy landscape. Few countries have more in common than Norway and Canada – geographically, in terms of resources, …

‘We were horrified and deeply saddened to receive the news of Wednesday’s terrorist attacks in Baghdad. I would like to convey my deepest condolences to the Iraqi people, who are …

His fellow Democrats may be arguing about whether to hold up places like Denmark and Norway as liberal utopias, but President Barack Obama isn’t hesitating. Apparently well past concerns about …

Ferney Cifuentes, like so many Colombian children from his area, was helping his father herd cattle in Montecristo in January 2015 when a violent blast lifted the Earth and sent …