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Admission to studies

The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research determines rules for admission to education.

Whaling

As a part of old traditions in Norway, hunting for minke whale is being done in Norwegian waters. After a five year break, whaling started up again in 1993. In Norway, whale hunting has always been done in combination with traditional fisheries.

Digital North - A Digital and Sustainable Nordic-Baltic Region

Did you miss out on the conference? A full recording can be found here.

Offshore wind

Norway has an ambition to allocate areas for 30,000 MW of offshore wind production by 2040. The first areas for renewable energy production at sea on the Norwegian continental shelf were opened in 2020. Since then, the authorities have been working

National Transport Plan 2022–2033

The National Transport Plan 2022-2033 was submitted to the Storting in March 2021. The plan presents policies and priorities within an economic frame for a twelve year period and provides perspectives towards 2050.

Information for professional drivers: Permits

As a professional driver you need various permits.

Cultural Cooperation in the High North

The Ministry of Culture and Equality contributes to developing cultural cooperation across borders in the North. This is achieved through support for several Northern Norwegian actors’ international efforts and funding of collaborative projects.

Norway is electric

In Norway, as in other countries, we see that the transport sector has started the transition to climate-friendly solutions. No other country in the world has more electric vehicles per capita than Norway.

Timeline: Seabed Minerals

This timeline provides an overview of the process of opening the Norwegian continental shelf for mineral activities on the seabed.

Postal Regulation

The Postal Act of 2015 regulates the postal sector in Norway.

History

Research Ethics

Academic freedom is a fundamental principle of research and is an important condition for ensuring independent and reliable research. At the same time, the credibility of research depends on us being ability to trust the researchers. Ethics in

Norway's International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI)

Norway has pledged up to 3 billion NOK a year to help save the world's tropical forests while improving the livelihoods of those who life off, in, and near the forests.

Adoption

An adoption order may only be issued when it can be assumed that adoption is in the best interests of the child. The fundamental condition of the child's best interests applies to all forms of adoption.

Conference against Radicalization and Violent Extremism

Thursday 6 November 2014, the Ministry hosted the Conference against Radicalization and Violent Extremism. The Minister of Justice and public Security, Mr. Anders Anundsen, opened the Conference.

More equal and inclusive society for all LGBTQ people

The attack that took place on the night of 25 June 2022 is a painful reminder that work still needs to be done - also politically - to make Norway a safer, more equal and inclusive society for all LGBTQ people. The Government is strengthening

Laws and legislative work

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security is responsible for ensuring that the Norwegian legislation is of high quality.

How state ownership is exercised

The Government’s ambition is that the Norwegian State’s exercise of ownership shall be in accordance with the best international practice. The State shall be an active owner with a long-term perspective in line with good and responsible private

Norway’s International Climate and Environmental Efforts

International cooperation is essential for addressing climate and environmental challenges. Agreements establish common goals and rules, negotiations fill them with content, and practical cooperation ensures that measures are implemented on the

Reindeer husbandry

Reindeer husbandry as an industry, culture and way of life is unique, both nationally and internationally.