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Consultations between Central Government and KS

There is ongoing contact between the central government and the local government authorities, represented by The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS), on a number of issues at both administrative and political levels. The

Volunteering and dialogue

Voluntary organisations play an important role in the Integration and inclusion of immigrants in local communities.

Occupational Injury

Occupational injury is defined personal injury, illness or death as a result of an occupational accident. Illness may be approved as occupational illness if it was caused by harmful exposure at work.

Child Welfare Service Conflict Resolution Board

The state and municipal levels of Norway's child welfare service sometimes find themselves in disagreement over problem-solving approaches and financial responsibility. To avoid long and expensive processes while making sure that cases are handled

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide on the Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay

I congratulate Navi Pillay on receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The prize sends a powerful signal of support for the cause of human rights, international law, and international humanitarian law, principles that Norway holds in the highest regard.

Mental health, substance use problems and violence

The Ministry of Health and Care Services is responsible for a comprehensive and coordinated policy on mental health and substance use issues. The policy aims to promote good health and quality of life, prevent problems from developing, and ensure

Norway expresses grave concern over the situation in northern Ethiopia

Norway views with grave concern the continued escalation of violence in northern Ethiopia and the increased tensions between the countries in the Horn of Africa, particularly between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the plans to expand sanctions against the International Criminal Court

It is deeply concerning that the United States has announced plans to expand sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). This puts pressure on an important, independent court that must be able to carry out its vital work free from

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: Regrettable that the Palestinian elections are being postponed

‘It is regrettable that the Palestinian leadership has decided to postpone the elections by close to a year. Although the conditions for holding elections are extremely challenging, it is crucial that the Palestinian people are able to choose who

Aukrust in Tokyo: ‘Japan is an important partner for Norway’

How can development policy contribute to more jobs, greater investment and stronger international cooperation? These questions were a key topic during Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust’s visit to Tokyo on 12 and 13 October.

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers regarding RAF Fairford and Iran State Threats

The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal,

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health monitors the health of the population and works to improve general health by focusing on health promotion and the prevention of disease.

Web page: https://www.fhi.no/en/

Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority

Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority is the government authority for radiation protection and nuclear safety.

Web page: https://www.dsa.no/en/

Opening remarks, Russia Conference 2026

Dear colleagues and friends, Thank you to NUPI and FFI for bringing us together for this year’s Russia Conference. It is a pleasure to be here again, and especially to open a conference devoted to a subject that is difficult, but no less important:

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson

The Tobacco Products Directive enters into force in Norway on Monday 30 March

The Directive contains measures such as new health warnings, prohibitions on certain additives and measures to combat illicit trade. Norway remains exempt from the EU ban on tobacco for oral use.

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority is the government supervisory body for food safety.

Web page: https://www.mattilsynet.no/en

The Minister of Finance received the Committee’s report on the Government Pension Fund Global

Today, the Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg received the report from the Committee that has reviewed the ethical framework for the Government Pension Fund Global.

The Norwegian Biotechnology Advisory Board

The Norwegian Biotechnology Advisory Board is an independent body consisting of 21 members appointed by the Norwegian government.

Web page: https://bioteknologiradet.no/english/

The Prime Minister's introduction at the joint press conference with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk

'The declaration we signed today on strategic partnership is an excellent illustration of the extensive cooperation between our countries. There are more than 20 action points, ranging through all areas,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Warsaw

Ukraine safeguards seeds at Svalbard Global Seed Vault for the first time since the outbreak of the war

Thousands of seed samples of important agricultural crops were recently secured in Svalbard as 21 genebanks from across the world participated in a seed deposit.