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Consumer information

Information is one of the key measures in consumer policy. Consumers must have good and sufficient information about goods and services offered on the market, as well as knowledge about their rights and obligations as consumers. Information promotes

The Norwegian System of Patient Injury Compensation

The Norwegian System of Patient Injury Compensation (Norsk pasientskadeerstatning - NPE) is a government agency that processes compensation claims from patients who have suffered an injury due to medical error or substandard treatment within the

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

Review of the norwegian transparency act

Report from KPMG

Commissioned by the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Children and Families, KPMG has made the report «Review of the Effects of the Norwegian Transparency Act».

The Central Government's Outstanding Debt

The Central Government's Outstanding Debt contains tables describing the debt issued by the State of Norway.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, Mr. Ole Martin Stenberg Slyngstadli has been honourably discharged as acting state secretary to Minister of Health and Care services, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre, as of 23 September 2026. Mr. Stenberg Slyngstadli is

Andfjorden becomes Norway’s largest marine protected area

The Government has today established the Andfjorden Marine Protected Area in the municipalities of Andøy, Harstad and Senja. Covering approximately 1,848.5 km², the protected area is equivalent to almost 260,000 football pitches.

How the Government plans to raise pensions for early retirees with long work records

Norway’s Labour Party Government wants to provide a secure pension and a dignified retirement to people who have to retire early after many years of work. The Government is now presenting its proposal for an early retirement pension supplement in

Almost 700 young people participating in the Government’s youth programme

Since last autumn, hundreds of young people registered with seven different NAV offices have been given a fresh chance in the labour market. They earn an income in return for taking part in work-related or training activities, and they do not need

Palestine: ‘The situation is untenable’

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre delivered Norway’s statement at the high-level meeting on the two-state solution. He emphasised that the Israeli settlements on the West Bank are illegal under international law and pose an obstacle to the

Norway working to strengthen UN in a more turbulent world

In a world marked by war, instability and heightened geopolitical tensions, global leaders are gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly High-level Week. Key priority areas for the Norwegian delegation include the wars in Ukraine and the

Norway provides NOK 210 million for women’s health and rights

Norway is entering into a new agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to provide NOK 210 million in funding for 2026 and 2027. The funding will help improve access to contraception, family planning and life-saving health services

Joint statement on Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s temporarily occupied territories

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the UK condemn Russia’s sham elections in Ukraine’s territories breaching Ukraine’s sovereignty.

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Public Health

Public health is the society's efforts to influence factors that directly or indirectly promote the health and wellbeing of the population, as well as prevent mental and somatic illness, injuries or suffering, or that protects against dangers to our

Ocean Panel leaders stress key role of oceans in climate-related efforts

Leaders participating in the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel) met today in connection with the UN General Assembly in New York. Among other things, the discussions revolved around how ocean-related measures can help to

Prime Minister Støre met with President Stubb and President Zelensky

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for political talks in the margins of the UN General Assembly. The three leaders discussed the escalation of Russian missile

Norway steps up efforts for deported Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war

Norway is increasing support for humanitarian efforts in support of deported Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war through UNICEF and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Norway is also co-hosting a conference

Norway's Statement in the General Debate of the 81st General Assembly

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide delivered Norway’s statement during the General Debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide (The 81st UN General Assembly, 25 September 2026)

Statement Issued by Co-Chairs of Global Alliance for Implementation of Two State Solution

New York, September 25, 2026, SPA, The co-chairs of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution issued the following statement:

Norway authorises defence exports to Moldova

The Norwegian Government has decided to allow exports of Norwegian defence materiel to the Republic of Moldova.