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Culture, sports and non-profit work

The cultural sector should be diverse, strong and independent. Culture expands our understanding of ourselves and the society in which we live. Sport and physical activity have great intrinsic value. Top-level and recreational sports should

Contributions to the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF)

For 2026, NIF has received NOK 965 Million (EUR 89 million) from gaming proceeds from Norsk Tipping. The purpose of the funding is to ensure good framework conditions for the Norwegian sports movement. The rationale behind the funding is first and

Address to the Storting on Nordic cooperation by the Minister for Nordic Cooperation Åsmund Aukrust

On 20 October 2026, Minister for Nordic Cooperation Åsmund Aukrust delivered an address to the Storting on Nordic cooperation.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust

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

The ILO Convention on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The main principle in ILO Convention no. 169 on indigenous peoples and tribal peoples in independent countries is the right of indigenous peoples to further develop their culture and the authorities’ obligation to initiate measures to support this

Migration and Integration 2024–2025

Report for Norway to the OECD, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

New ambassadors from the EU, Finland, China and Ghana

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 22 October 2026:

Offshore wind - time line

In June 2020, the Solberg government opened two offshore areas for renewable energy production; Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II in June 2021, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy undertook a public consultation allowing for comment on the

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 revolution and freedom fight

President, Prime Minister, Madam speaker, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Being in Budapest is always special to me. This is a city and a country I have visited many times over many years. In the early 1990s my wife and I lived in Budapest. And

By Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg Speech at National Assembly of Hungary

Broadcasting and on-demand audiovisual services

Broadcasting entails the transmission of radio or TV programmes, the key element being that these are received directly and in real time by the public. On-demand audiovisual services are services that have as their main objective offering programmes

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Receives the Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation

The award was presented in Oviedo, Spain, in a ceremony attended by, among others, the entire Spanish Royal Family.

Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy

Humanitarian needs are increasing drastically. This is primarily due to a large number of armed conflicts. Presently, there are more than 110 ongoing armed conflicts globally, and the number of armed groups has sharply increased. The United Nations

NOU 2026: 2 Policy for new generations – Causes, consequences and measures related to low birth rates

English summary of the final report from the Birth rate Committee

Meld. St. 1 (2025-2026)

The National Budget 2026

Chapter 2.2, 2.3 and 3.1

Joint efforts against extremism: Better conditions for preventive work

Official Norwegian Reports NOU 2024: 3 Summary

Report from a commission appointed by Royal Decree of 10 June 2022. Submitted to the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion on 1 March 2024.

Meld. St. 22 (2024–2025)

The Government Pension Fund 2025

Executive summary

NOU 2025: 9 Defeat – Norway in Afghanistan 2015–2021

Summary

The Norwegian industry – competitiveness for a new time

In Spring 2025 the Norwegian Government presented a new white paper on industrial policy. The white paper on industrial policy describes the state of play for Norwegian industry and sets out political priorities for the future. This is a short

Film and media

The government aims to strengthen the Norwegian media and facilitate that all groups in society have a good media offer. Media is essential for freedom of expression and democracy. The need for credible, editor-controlled media of high quality is

Film and gaming policy

Films, computer games and other audiovisual productions are important forms of artistic expression that contribute to the public discourse in Norway. The film industry and the market for audiovisual productions are undergoing major change, partly as