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Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Mr. Øyvind Grøslie Wennesland as acting state secretary to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Halvard Hølleland, is on leave.

Finnish–Norwegian resolution on public health-based drug policy adopted by the UN

Placing greater emphasis on prevention and a holistic approach to treating people who use illicit drugs are key elements of the resolution.

Norway signs new agreement with Greece on EEA and Norway Grants

Norway signed an agreement in Greece today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Child Welfare Tribunal

Child Welfare Tribunal are responsible for decision-making with regard to child welfare services. Today there are 12 such county tribunals; each one covers one or two counties. The tribunals comprise a national body which on matters of social

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The Holberg Prize

The Holberg Prize recognises path-breaking scientific work in the humanities, social sciences, law and theology. The prize shall in addition contribute to raising the status of these disciplines in society and to stimulating interest in these fields

NOK 93 million for companies investing in Ukraine

Ukrainian and Norwegian companies are receiving support for preparatory projects in renewable energy and the supply of medicines. ‘Norad’s business support scheme helps reduce risks for companies and increases investment opportunities in a war-torn

Prime Ministers see first-hand how Allies are training to defend Norway

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited NATO forces taking part in the Cold Response military exercise.

German Chancellor and Canadian Prime Minister visit Norway

Security policy, defence cooperation and space activities will be high on the agenda when German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visit Norway today. This is the first official visit to Norway by either of the

Timeline of actions taken by the Government in response to the war in Ukraine

Overview of measures implemented by the Government to address the impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.

New support for displaced people in Ukraine

Norway is strengthening its support for the UN’s work for displaced people in and from Ukraine with NOK 260 million. In total, Norway is now providing an additional NOK 767 million to the UN’s humanitarian efforts for Ukrainians affected by the war.

Norway and Canada agree on strategic cooperation

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a joint statement on further strengthening Norwegian-Canadian cooperation.

Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy

An effective and integrated approach

'Norway is to play a leading role in global humanitarian efforts both as a donor country and as a humanitarian actor. Our overall aim is to save lives, alleviate suffering and protect human dignity in humanitarian crises, in line with the

Norway in the North

The aim of Norway’s High North strategy is to ensure that North Norway is home to vibrant local communities where people want to live, and that enhance our national security and preparedness. International interest in the Arctic is growing as a

Meld. St. 29 (2016–2017) - Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2017

A Summary of Main Points

Revision: National counterterrorism strategy

The national counterterrorism strategy was presented in 2021. After an inclusive process, it resulted in the designation of several priority areas and measures to address identified needs andgaps. With the present revision of the strategy, the

The Norwegian Government's strategy for cooperation between Brazil and Norway

New perspectives on a long-standing relationship

Norway and Brazil will develop a strategic partnership in areas where each country has strengths and expertise to offer the other, and where cooperation will result in mutual enrichment and economic growth and development in both countries.

Human rights

The promotion of human rights and democratic principles is at the heart of Norwegian foreign policy. This policy is implemented both in international forums such as the UN, the OSCE and the Council of Europe, and at country level.

Education Act

Act relating to Primary and Secondary Education and Training (the Education Act)

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The Independent Schools Act

The objective of this Act is to help facilitate the establishment and operation of independent schools, so that parents and pupils may choose other schools than the government schools, cf. Section 2 no. 2 of the (Norwegian) Human Rights Act.

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Petroleum Price Board and the norm prices

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy collects information about sale of crude, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and natural gas from the Norwegian shelf. From 1 July 2011 the companies that submit reports to the Ministry shall report their sales through the