U.S. Speaker Program brings New York State’s “Energy Czar” to Norway
U.S. Speaker Program highlights global energy transition period During a March 19-23 visit to Norway, New York State’s most senior energy official, Richard Kauffman, emphasized…
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration
Norwegian Police have advised of a small demonstration planned for today at the Embassy. The demonstration is scheduled to take place from 13:00 to 15:00…
Ambassador Braithwaite Presents Awards to CEO of Norwegian Bjørn Kjos and NTNU Students
On June 28, 2018, at the U.S. Embassy’s annual Independence Day Celebration at the Ambassador’s Residence in Oslo, U.S. Ambassador to Norway Kenneth J. Braithwaite…
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Visits Norway
On June 24-26, U.S. Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John Richardson, visited Norway, reaffirming the close and longstanding defense relationship between the United States and…
USS Bainbridge Visits Oslo
On Friday, June 22, 2018, USS Bainbridge sailed into Oslo Harbor. This is the second port call by a U.S. warship in Oslo in eight…
Embassy Organizes River Cleanup on World Environment Day
On World Environment Day on June 5, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Oslo organized a river cleanup along the Akerselva river in Oslo together with…
Ambassador Visits Dombås
On May 30-31, 2018, Ambassador Braithwaite visited Dombås. First, the Ambassador traveled to Dombås train station to visit the place where Captain Robert M. Losey was…
Memorial Day Ceremony at Vestre Gravlund
On Wednesday May 30, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Oslo organized a Memorial Day ceremony at the American Forces Memorial at Vestre Gravlund in Oslo. Ambassador Braithwaite…
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2017
The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices – the Human Rights Reports – cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set…
Remember to Register to Vote!
See Ambassador Braithwaite’s important message to American citizens in Norway about voting from abroad in the column to the right. Learn more at the Federal…
Ambassador Braithwaite’s National Day Message
See Ambassador Braithwaite’s video greeting in connection with Norway’s Constitution Day on May 17, 2018, in the column to the right. On Constitution Day, the…
Norway National Day Statement By Secretary Pompeo
Press Statement Mike Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 16, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend…
90 Youth Celebrate Arbor Day in Ambassador’s Garden
On April 17, 2018, 90 youth gathered in the Ambassador’s residence garden in celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual…
Ambassador Braithwaite Travels to Bodø
On April 18-19, Ambassador Braithwaite traveled to Bodø. This was his first official trip to Northern Norway as United States Ambassador to Norway. On Wednesday,…
Ambassador Meets U.S. Citizens at Embassy Town Hall
On April 24, 2018, Ambassador Kenneth J. Braithwaite met with U.S. citizens at the U.S. Embassy Town Hall Meeting in Oslo. The Embassy’s American Citizen…
Ambassador Hosts Kick-Off Event for Rising Leaders Program
On April 25, Ambassador Kenneth Braithwaite hosted a kick-off event for Rising Leaders at Villa Otium. Rising Leaders is an initiative of the Embassy of…
Ambassador Braithwaite Meets With Prime Minister Solberg
Today, Ambassador Braithwaite met with Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the Prime Minister’s Office in Oslo. They discussed ways to build upon the close and…
Alert: Personal Security Awareness Reminder
The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent…
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