Intern with a view 🏛️🤓 Norwegian students: don't miss your chance to join us as a fall 2026 intern! We’re looking for independent, collaborative self-starters with a keen interest in U.S. politics and stellar social media skills. 🗓️ Deadline to apply is March 11.

Norway stands firmly with Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇳🇴 Four years have passed since Russia launched its illegal and brutal full‑scale invasion on 24 February 2022 – a war that began with the invasion of Crimea in 2014. 📸: Martin Siewartz Nilsen

Peace ≠ Appeasement. Ambassador @annikennorway.bsky.social hosted an important fireside chat and reception marking International International Crisis Group’s 10 Conflicts to Watch 2026.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre delivered his yearly address to Parliament on the security policy situation. He focused on how Norway is strengthening its defense, resilience, and economic security in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Ambassador Anniken Huitfeldt hosted a strategic working lunch with our European Free Trade Association (EFTA) partners: Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.

Joint exercise Arctic Dolphin is underway in Norway! Norway and NATO Allies, including personnel from the United States, are improving cooperation in the High North, ensuring the security across the transatlantic area.

Norway continues its life-saving support to Ukraine🇺🇦 This week, Norway received its 500th medically evacuated patient from Ukraine, marking a powerful milestone in our ongoing humanitarian effort.

Norway is committed to helping Ukraine achieve peace on its own terms. We are the the largest contributor to largest contributor to @NATO's Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), which rapidly funds and delivers U.S.-made weapons and critical equipment to Kyiv.

Great to welcome U.S. marines to Norway as we gear up for Cold Response 2026! From testing skis to mastering subzero survival, this prep is key to our cooperation. In March, more than 25,000 personnel from dozens of NATO allies will be in our High North for the exercise! Photo: U.S. Marines

"Together with NATO allies, we are working to strengthen cooperation with like-minded democratic countries in Asia." - Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre t.co/HQXBY4iZzR

Norway will align itself with the sanctions adopted by the EU against specific individuals and entities. In just the past few weeks, the Iranian regime has killed several thousand civilians who have been demonstrating for their freedom and their right to express themselves. tinyurl.com/2uvmzujn

Attacks on gender equality and women’s right to bodily autonomy and to make decisions about their own lives are growing. Protection against sexual and gender-based violence, and support for survivors, is a high priority in Norway’s humanitarian efforts. tinyurl.com/4jc4afm5

More than 190 allied partners from Denmark, the United States, and Sweden are in Norway cooperating on mine countermeasures. They are also practicing how to protect critical infrastructure in harsh winter conditions. kommunikasjon.ntb.no/pressemeldin...

Read Kari Leibowitz's excellent @cnbc.com article on winter in Tromsø! "I expected to find winter misery. Instead, I found that people in Tromsø celebrate winter, embracing the polar night as a season of coziness and beauty. They focused not on winter’s limitations, but its opportunities."

"Norway strongly urges the Iranian authorities to respect human rights and to ensure free and unhindered access to information" - Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide tinyurl.com/2ty6smr6

The Embassy honors the memory of all those murdered by the Nazis.

Norwegian PM Støre and Finnish President Støre explain why the Arctic is important for allied security in an opinion piece for the Financial Times. www.ft.com/content/3dd3...

Diplomacy and dialogue are more important than ever. 🇳🇴🇺🇸 This week, the Stortinget Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defense visited Washington, D.C.

"In Together, Out Together."

Norway is proud to support Ukraine: ✅We have already committed more than $1 billion to train Ukrainian troops. ✅We are the largest purchaser of U.S. weapons for Ukraine. ✅For 2026, we have already announced almost $7 billion in military support for Kyiv.

Beautiful but frosty days in D.C. ⁦❄️ ⁩Ambassador @annikennorway.bsky.social in front of the Capitol building yesterday. Good conversations.

When Russia tries to erase Ukraine’s identity, it rewrites Norwegian history.

A Norwegian Lobster Roll? 🦞 Behind the scenes with @chefeilif.bsky.social, preparing a king-sized feast from the Norwegian Seafood Council!

Statement from Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding communications with President Trump. "Norway’s position on Greenland is clear. Greenland is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Norway fully supports the Kingdom of Denmark on this matter." tinyurl.com/yc3zn7tx

Norwegian FM Espen Barth Eide had a constructive meeting with Danish FM Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

Statement by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Allies should avoid threatening each other.

Joint statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom. www.regjeringen.no/no/whats-new...

That’s what friends are for! Ambassador @annikennorway.bsky.social enjoyed breakfast with her Danish colleague, Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen, on her first day back after the holidays.

One of Norway's most celebrated authors is coming to D.C.! Don't miss the opportunity to hear from Karl Ove Knausgaard at Politics and Prose on 1/14. He will discuss his newest novel, The School of Night. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/4ycy25sw

Joint statement by the Nordic Foreign Ministers on Greenland

"What unites us is greater than what divides us." Every January 1, the Prime Minister delivers a message to the Norwegian people.

We are grateful for the partners who helped mark 200 years of organized Norwegian migration to America! A special thank you to the Royal Norwegian Consulate in New York, the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in San Francisco, & our honorary consuls. A few highlights from this year:

We had a great time hosting NBC Washington's Erika Gonzalez and Tommy McFly as part of their Christmas on Embassy Row Special! Amb @annikennorway.bsky.social sat down to discuss Norwegian holiday traditions, including julegrøt (porridge). The team even got a sneak peek into Chef Eilif's kitchen!

A first look inside the Norwegian Embassy’s Christmas preparations 📷👀 Ambassador @NorwayAmbUSA and Chef Eilif introduce Norwegian holiday traditions during NBC4’s holiday special. Full special airs 12/25 at 5:30 PM EST on @nbcwashington.com

Aloha from Hawaii! Our Defense Attaché Office joined more than 800 military personnel and civilians in Hawaii to take on the Norwegian Foot March. Established in 1915, the march ensures that Norwegian soldiers could move rapidly over long distances in full combat gear.

It was a great FIFA draw day in Washington D.C.! Norway will play in group I. Amb @annikennorway.bsky.social was thrilled to welcome Norges Fotballforbund and Herrelandslaget to D.C. The missions across the U.S, Canada and Mexico are thrilled Herrelandslaget will be playing in the #FWC26!

We’re so grateful to everyone who came to kick off the Holiday season with us. Norway’s Ambassador to the United States, @annikennorway.bsky.social, lit the Norwegian Christmas Tree, a beloved tradition since 1997 and an annual symbol of Norwegian gratitude for America’s assistance during WW2.

Kick off the holiday season with us next week! This annual celebration symbolizes the Norwegian people’s gratitude for American assistance during World War Two. This family-friendly event is free to the public.

Oregon is #NorwayStrong! Congratulations to Oregon National Guard, active duty soldiers, reservists, and Army ROTC cadets for completing the Norwegian Foot March! Red full story: tinyurl.com/46jpfw89 Photo Credit: U.S. Army Reserve

Congratulations to recipients of the 2025 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards, including NRK and PBS. Read the full story: tinyurl.com/mryvzh9z

Norway #StandswithUkraine. Ambassador @annikennorway.bsky.social recently hosted Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna at her residence to reiterate Norway's steadfast commitment to Ukraine. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n98uu7x

Thank you for your service! The Royal Norwegian Embassy is grateful to those who fought for freedom—including Norway’s own liberation from Nazi occupation in 1945. Read More: tinyurl.com/ypcx9khj

At last week's Kavli Prize Laureate Conversation, Ambassador @annikennorway.bsky.social stressed the importance of U.S. - Norwegian cooperation in cutting-edge technologies. Read more: tinyurl.com/rae6dbs7

After some savory grilled cheese, Chef Eilif is here with something #sweet. Check out how to make #homemade Norwegian #CinnamonBuns – with some American icing. Don’t forget to follow us and Chief Eilif (@chefeilif) on Instagram for more delicious stories! tinyurl.com/44e4h75r

🇳🇴🇪🇺 Norway has implemented the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia. New measures hit the shadow fleet, banks, energy and aim to stop evasion while further weakening the military-industrial machine. The package entered into force in Norway yesterday. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Recently, Instagram viewers got a glimpse of Embassy Chef Eilif #behindthescenes, #cooking up some delicious treats! We are excited to introduce him to our BlueSky audience! Check out his first video of a classic #grilledcheese with Norwegian #Jarlsberg (@JarlsbergUSA).

Read more about our week at the Embassy here: tinyurl.com/yc3pzn2e

Earlier today, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced an additional $150 million in aid to secure access to electricity and heating for the people of Ukraine. Read more: tinyurl.com/5bzr6nad

It’s been a busy week at the Embassy of Norway, where our team has worked on issues such as global economic and development challenges, promoting energy security, and advancing transatlantic security. Read more here: tinyurl.com/49r77b92

Yesterday, the Norwegian Government proposed NOK 85 billion (approx. $8.4 billion) in 2026 military and civilian aid to Ukraine, including for US-sourced military equipment. This announcement underscores Norway’s commitment to #standwithukraine. Read more: tinyurl.com/4yzd53te