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Oil and Gas

The petroleum industry is Norway's largest industry.

Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

This is an overview of Norway’s support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Cultural policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is responsible for the development of national cultural policy through legal and financial instruments.

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.

Gambling

The Ministry of Culture and Equality has the overarching responsibility for the administration of gambling in Norway. The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority is the specialist administrative and supervisory body. The major gambling

Equitable specialist health services for the Sámi people in Norway

Supervision and control

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

Safe schools for children in conflict areas

Currently, 27 million children in conflict areas are not in school, according to Unicef. Norway gives high priority to the protection of children’s education in conflict areas.

Detailed overview of Norwegian civilian support to Ukraine

The overview shows which organizations have received support from Norway and how much they have received.

500 Million NOK in Energy Support for Ukraine

Norway is contributing 500 million NOK in energy support to Ukraine ahead of winter. The support is provided under the Nansen Programme and will help restore damaged infrastructure and ensure reliable operation of Ukraine’s energy system.

The Safe Schools Declaration

The Safe Schools Declaration was developed through a process led by Argentina and Norway, with the objective of avoiding military use of schools and strengthen protection of children and education in conflict. The declaration was launched at the

Norwegian Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers: 'The Nordic countries must stand closer together'

The rights of children and young people online will be high on the agenda when Norway takes over the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers next year. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre presented Norway's priorities today.

The structure of the health service in Norway

How is the Norwegian health service structured? This article provides an overview of the various parts of the municipal health and care services and the specialist health service.

Norway provides NOK 1 billion for education for children affected by war and crises

93 million children are out of school because of war and crises. Norway is providing NOK 1 billion for education for children and young people affected by war, displacement and disasters.

Documents relating to the Oslo process now available

The National Archives of Norway and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are today making a substantial number of documents relating to the Oslo process available to the public. The documents had been kept at the home of Terje Rød-Larsen and Mona Juul.

New ambassadors from Egypt, USA, Slovenia and Lebanon

Four ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Haakon VIII on 5 November 2026.

Norwegian Global Emission Reduction Initiative

Call for proposals: Article 6 mitigation activites.

Foreign policy address to the Storting 2022

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt held her address for the Storting 22 March. She started with the decision the Storting took 73 years ago:  Voting in favour of Norwegian membership in Nato.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 22 March

Notification - CO2 tax - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS

Notification - CO2 tax - exemption for undertakings covered by the ETS

New Year Speech 2023

It is the evening of the first day of the year. Whether you have celebrated a traditional Christmas with your family, been at work or mostly spent these days on your own, I hope you had the chance to be with people you care about.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre National radio and television, 1 January 2023