Today we remember the 77 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of July 22, 2011. A far-right extremist targeted Norwegian democracy, first with a car bomb in Oslo's Government Quarter that killed 8 people, and later on Utøya, where 69 people were murdered. #22juli

A special piece of Norwegian football history has a new home in Washington, D.C.! 🖃 Ambassador Huitfeldt presented the National Postal Museum with a commemorative stamp celebrating the Norwegian men’s national football team’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Things are getting weird ahead of the big England-Norway match in Miami. ⚽ #Haaland #Kane #ENGNOR #WorldCup2026

Happy 250th, America! We illuminated the Royal Norwegian Embassy in celebration of our closest ally.

A stronger Europe strengthens NATO – and helps protect the American homeland. And Europe is stepping up.

Food, culture, diplomacy! On #Vyshyvanka Day, we cohosted a cooking demonstration and dinner for leading U.S. journalists at the Norwegian Residence for an evening of culinary diplomacy, conversation, & solidarity with Ukraine.

What Norway lacks in penguins, we make up for in puffins!

Norway is steadfast in helping Ukraine defend itself. We are proud to do so with American-made military equipment.

K9´s in the Norwegian Armed Forces

Happy International Day of Sport for Development and Peace! In Norway, we believe in “idrettsglede”: the pure joy of sports and physical activity.

Russia’s illegal war has brought inconceivable suffering to Ukraine’s civilian population. Since the full scale invasion in 2022, approximately 10 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes.

Nothing kicks off a night of sports diplomacy quite like a towering, ski-themed kranskake ⛷️ 🎂

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

Norway to Align with EU Sanctions against Those Responsible for the Mass Killings in Iran

The EU’s decision to introduce sanctions against concrete individuals that have contributed to the mass killings in Iran is important. Norway will also align itself with the sanctions adopted by the E...

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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

Concern over Global Backlash against Gender Equality and Sexual and Health Rights

The Minister of International Development is deeply concerned about the announced tightening of US aid policies negatively affecting women and LGBTQ+ people.

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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...

Minedykkerkommandoen skal trene på Sørlandet sammen med allierte | Forsvaret

Minedykkerkommandoen gjennomfører årlig EOD-øvelse Arctic Specialist. Øvelsen gjennomføres fra Kjevik Garnison i Kristiansand i perioden 02-13.februar.

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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

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide strongly condemns the brutal use of force in Iran

'I strongly condemn the brutal and disproportionate use of force inflicted on the civilian population by the Iranian authorities in connection with the protests in Iran', said Eide.

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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...

Stubb and Støre: Why the Arctic is important for allied security

We must build on 20 years of co-operation in the North, and respect each other’s borders

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