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Longyearbyen and Svalbard august 2009

The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. Longyearbyen Photo: Stein Arne Nistad, Gazette Photo: Stein Arne Nistad, Gazette Photo: Eline Louise Falch, Gazette

Taking shape - 09.08.2007

The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. All photo: Jenny-Marie Johnsen The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is taking shape.

What Defines an Indigenous People?

No general, internationally accepted definition of indigenous peoples exists. It is typical of indigenous populations that they do not represent the dominant population in the larger society of which they are part, although they may be the

Reports from the Nordic-Baltic Office at the IMF

The Nordic Baltic Office prepares regular reports on recent policy developments in IMF.

Spring and Annual Meeting at IMF and IMFC

The Nordic Baltic Constituency (NBC) consists of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. The constituency submits a statement to the International Monetary and Financial Committee, IMFC.

Hallmarks of Norway’s peace and conflict resolution efforts

Norway’s peace and conflict resolution efforts vary depending on the conflict in question and the local conditions. However, there are certain general features that are common to all Norway’s peace diplomacy efforts.

Norges Bank's work on responsible investing

The aim of Norges Bank's responsible investing activities is to promote long-term value creation and to contribute to good corporate governance and responsible business conduct. In its management of the GPFG, Norges Bank shall emphasise the fund's

The Working Environment Act

The purpose of the Working Environment Act is to ensure safe employment conditions and equal treatment in the workplace. The Act also aims to secure a working environment that provides the basis for a health-promoting and meaningful work situation,

Diplomatic relations

The Oslo Diplomatic List Diplomat in Norway. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and immunities under the Vienna Conventions are implemented in Norway, and to offer

Avinor AS

The company owns state airports and plans civil aviation infrastructure. It provides airport and aviation safety services for passengers and airlines and other users of civil aviation installations.

Web page: https://avinor.no/en/

Norwegian Railway Authority

An administrative agency responsible for public interests in relation to safety issues on the railway. Oversees railway operators and handles applications for authorisation to engage in railway operation.

Web page: http://www.sjt.no/

Norwegian Public Roads Administration

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration is an administrative agency consisting of the Directorate of Public Roads and six divisions, subordinated the Ministry of Transport.

Web page: http://www.vegvesen.no/

The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority

The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority shall investigate accidents and serious incidents in the aviation, railway, road traffic marine and defence sectors. The purpose of the investigations is to elucidate matters deemed to be important to the

Web page: https://havarikommisjonen.no/Home

Glossary of legal terms

| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | Æ | Ø | Å | Abductor The person who takes a child illegally out of its country of habitual residence or who fails to return a child to its

Frequently asked questions

Where is your child? Contact your nearest police station for advice on whether your child should be reported as missing and whether an international search notice should be issued. You can read more about searching for a child/abductor under

Background for the list of lawyers

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has established a list of lawyers who specialise in child abduction cases so that affected parents may get in touch with a lawyer that has special expertise on and knowledge of child abduction.

From another country to Norway – foreign lawyer

The Norwegian legal aid scheme does not cover legal fees that you as the left-behind parent, incur in your home country.

List of countries

List of countries and their relations to conventions on child abduction. H = Hague Convention CE = the Council of Europe Convention - = No convention | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y

Evaluations and reports

On this page you can find links to agreements, reports and evaluations related to the EEA and Norway Grants.

Fund Performance for The Government Pension Fund Global

GPFG annual geometric average return. Measured in the currency basket. Per cent 2025 Last 5 years Last 10 years Last 20 years GPFG Portfolio 15,11 8,26 8,47 6,90 Benchmark index 15,39 8,07 8,31 6,77 Excess return (percentage points)1 -0,28 0,19 0,19