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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

Press contact Ministry of Culture and Equality

Contact information and other information for the press can be found here.

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

NOC is the principal partner for the state government in matters concerning organized sport.

Sports policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality has overall responsibility for the administration of profits generated by Norsk Tipping AS (Norway’s national lottery and gaming provider) for investment in sporting activities.

Cultural policy

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

Disabilities

Persons with disabilities have the same rights as others. The Norwegian government wants people to be able to live their lives freely, regardless of any disability. The Government wants to promote human rights and thereby equality, equal rights,

Royal Norwegian Navy Sailor Accounted for from World War II (Sigurd Arvid Nilsen)

The Norwegian War Graves Service announced today that Ordinary Seaman Sigurd Arvid Nilsen, 23, killed during World War 2, was accounted for on 14 November, 2024. An official headstone will be erected on his grave in Flateyri, Iceland.

Sport facilities

Information of VAT compensation for the construction of sports facilities and gaming funds for Equipment.

About the Ministry

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is responsible for matters relating to culture, equality and discrimination, the media (films, broadcasting, press and copyright), sport, gaming and lotteries and the voluntary sector.

The voluntary sector

Voluntary organizations contribute to competence, learning and inclusion and give people of all ages the opportunity to meet, get involved and be a part of a community. The government wants to ensure voluntary work good funding, great freedom and a

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

Lotteries and gaming

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

Discrimination based on ethnicity, religion or belief

The Government will prevent and combat racism and ethnic discrimination in Norwegian society. Racism and discrimination lead to fewer voices being heard and fewer perspectives being presented. Racism and discrimination can be an obstacle for an

KORO – Public Art Norway

KORO - Public Art Norway is the Norwegian government’s professional body for art in public spaces, and is a subordinate governmental agency under the Ministry of Culture and Equality.

Web page: https://koro.no/english/

Riksteatret

It is the task of Riksteatret (the National Touring Theatre) to bring professional drama to the public across the entire country.

Web page: https://www.riksteatret.no/nn/

The Gaming and Foundation Authority

The Gaming and Foundation Authority is a governmental body that has two subordinate professional supervisory bodies, the Gaming Authority and the Foundation Authority, which have a joint director and administration.

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

The Language Council of Norway

The Language Council of Norway works to strengthen the Norwegian language and enhance linguistic diversity in Norway. The Council is the government's expert body on language questions and follows up Norwegian language policy on behalf of the

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Arts for Young Audiences Norway

Kulturtanken owns the national responsibility for The Cultural Schoolbag (TCS). Together with county municipalities and municipalities, schools and all fields within arts and culture, Kulturtanken wishes to open doors to the arts, to culture, and to

Web page: https://www.kulturtanken.no/

Meld. St. 13 (2024–2025) - Prevention of extremism

Safety, trust, cooperation and democratic resilience – Summary