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Bane NOR SF

Bane NOR SF is a public enterprise owned by the Ministry of Transport. Bane NOR SF's main task is keeping the railway infrastructure functioning normally and available for passengers and cargo transport on the national railway network. The

Web page: http://www.banenor.no/

Philippine peace talks

Renewed momentum in the peace process - on 23 November 2023, the Philippine Government and communist movement signed a joint statement in Oslo setting out a shared vision for peace.

Supervision, control and monitoring

The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority was established in 2001 as a supervisory body for the administration and oversight of private lotteries and state-controlled gaming. The Storting’s intention was to strengthen controls in the growing

The role of Norsk Tipping

Norsk Tipping is a government-owned limited company that holds exclusive rights to a number of games being offered in Norway.

Governor-General in Norway

Norway’s Constitution of 4 November 1814 gave the King the right to appoint either the Crown Prince or his eldest son as Viceroy in Norway, or to appoint a Governor-General there. The office of Viceroy was in function only in shorter periods.

Norway's Prime Minister

The Norwegian Constitution of 4 November 1814 introduced the title “statsminister” (literally “minister of state”, while translated into English as “prime minister”) for the presiding member of the Government, according to Swedish practice.

Norwegian Prime Minister in Stockholm

Between 1814 and 1873 Norway’s Prime Minister was permanently based at the Norwegian Council of State Division in Stockholm, as this was where the King of Norway and Sweden resided. When the office of Governor-General in Christiania (Oslo) in 1873

County Governors

Each county has a County Governor who represents the King and the government. The task of the County Governor’s office is to make sure the goals, guidelines and actions of the Storting are followed locally. On behalf of some of the national

Web page: http://www.fylkesmannen.no/

Norwegian Councillors of State in Stockholm

Between 1814 and 1873 Norway’s prime minister was permanently based at the Norwegian Council of State Division in Stockholm, as this was where the King of the two states resided. Two of the Norwegian councillors of state (ministers) were normally

Police Security Service

Web page: http://www.pst.no/

Directorate of the Norwegian Correctional Service

The Directorate of  Correctional Service is responsible for the Norwegian penal system.

Web page: http://www.kriminalomsorgen.no/

The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM)

The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) is a cross-sectoral professional and supervisory authority within the protective security services in Norway.

National Mediation Service

Web page: http://www.konfliktraadet.no/

Governor of Svalbard

Web page: http://www.sysselmannen.no/

Joint Rescue Coordination Centre

Web page: http://www.hovedredningssentralen.no/

The Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten)

The activities of the Norwegian Tax Administration lay the principal financial foundations for government operations. The Norwegian Tax Administration shall ensure that taxes and other claims are correctly assessed and paid, and that the National

Web page: https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/

Statistics Norway

Statistics Norway prepares and publishes official statistics in Norway, in addition to conducting extensive research activities.

Web page: https://www.ssb.no/english/

Utsira Nord

The Utsira Nord area is located off the coast of Rogaland and was opened for offshore renewable energy production on 12 June 2020. On 11 December 2025, the Ministry of Energy announced that two consortia will be awarded project areas.

Profits from shipping (S), airtransport (AT), and ground transportation (GT)

Country Status Signed Scope Argentina 0* 09.11.48 S & A Greece 1 15.08.31 S Greece 1 25.05.55 A Hong Kong, China 1 02.06.00 In force 01.01.97 A Hong Kong, China 1 16.10.03 In force 01.01.05 S Iran 1 21.11.69 A Yugoslavia 1 20.06.66 S & A China 1

Goals for International Cultural Policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality aims to facilitate a broad range of cultural activity in Norway. The development of art and culture in Norway depends, among other things, on international influences and collaboration with actors and