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Subordinate agencies

The Ministry of Finance is responsible for a number of subordinate bodies: the Norwegian Tax Administration, Norwegian Customs, Statistics Norway, Finanstilsynet (the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway), the Norwegian Agency for Public and

The Structure of the Healthcare System

How is the Norwegian healthcare system organised? This article provides an overview of the different parts of the municipal healthcare services and the specialist healthcare services.

Security policy

The primary objective of Norway’s security policy is to safeguard Norway’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom of action, values and interests.

The Report on the State of the Realm

The Storting is then presented with the Report on the State of the Realm, excerpts of which is presented by one of the ministers - normally the youngest member of the Government. The report covers the Government's policy over the past year,

Press Contacts at the Office of the Prime Minister

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

Planning

The Planning and Building Act is a tool for safeguarding the public interest and managing land use. Planning pursuant to the Act shall ensure sustainable development for the whole country and that it is open to all to take part in decisions that

Departments

Political staff

The Prime Minister's political staff

Agreement Norway - Jersey

Agreements between the Kongdom of Norway and Jersey Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Jersey for the exchange of information relating to tax matters Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Jersey for the avoidance of double taxation on

Agreement Norway - British Virgin Islands

Agreements between the Kingdom of Norway and the British Virgin Islands Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the British Virgin Islands for the exchange of information relating to taxes Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the British

Agreement Norway - Cayman Islands

Agreements between the Kingdom of Norway and the Cayman Islands Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Cayman Islands concerning information on tax matters Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Cayman Islands for the avoidance of

Agreement Norway - Guernsey for tax matters

Agreement Norway - Samoa

Welfare schemes to prevent poverty in Norway

The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion has the overall responsibility for coordinating the government’s efforts against poverty and for improving the living conditions of those who are struggling financially or with other social problems.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the planned execution of Erfan Soltani

'The planned execution of Erfan Soltani is unacceptable and must be stopped,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

International sports cooperation

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is involved in international co-operation on sport at various levels including the Council of Europe. There is also extensive sports co-operation between the Nordic governments.

Press inquiries with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence

Here you will find contact information for the Communications Unit at the Norwegian Ministry of Defence, together with our press contacts.

Open up

Dealing with the media: Guide for civil servants and armed forces staff

Environment 2002 The Norwegian Petroleum Sector

Environment 2002 The Norwegian Petroleum Sector The objective of the Ministry's environmental publication is to broaden public knowledge about environmental effects from petroleum operations on the Norwegian continental shelf. Environment 2002