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Statistics on immigration

Key figures and facts about immigration to Norway.

The Times they are a-changing - a new European narrative on the adaptability of small places

November 28. 2025 at 10:00 - 15:00 in Nationaltheateret konferansesenter Haakon VIIs g. 9, Oslo, Norway

Civil Affairs Department

The Civil Affairs Department is responsible for a broad range of specialist areas that are important for safeguarding the rights of individual citizens and facilitating sound judicial procedures.

Director General Jostein Solberg

Goals for International Cultural Policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality aims to facilitate a broad range of cultural activity in Norway. The development of art and culture in Norway depends, among other things, on international influences and collaboration with actors and

The Department of Specialist Health Care Services

The Ministry of Health and Care Services manages and oversees the ownership of the regional health authorities. The department is responsible for the further development of specialist health services and pharmaceutical policy, with particular

Opening of Areas for Mineral Activities on Parts of the Norwegian Continental Shelf

In 2020, a process was initiated to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for mineral activities under the Seabed Minerals Act. Based on the impact assessment, consultation inputs, and the resource assessment from the Norwegian Petroleum

What is Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)?

Why Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)? CCS is short for carbon capture and storage and refers to the capture, transport and storage of CO₂. Carbon capture, utilisation and storage, or CCUS, is another term that is widely used. With CCUS, the CO2 is

Licensing rounds

Licensing rounds entail that Norwegian and foreign oil companies are invited to apply for production licences for defined areas within a given deadline.

Culture, sports and non-profit work

The cultural sector should be diverse, strong and independent. Culture expands our understanding of ourselves and the society in which we live. Sport and physical activity have great intrinsic value. Top-level and recreational sports should

Interim ethical guidelines for the Government Pension Fund Global

Established by the Ministry of Finance on 7 November 2025 pursuant to Order in Council of 19 November 2004 No. 4997 section 2 and the Government Pension Fund Act section 3 second paragraph, and Section 10 first paragraph.

The Fosse Lecture 2026 to be delivered by Marilynne Robinson

The American author Marilynne Robinson has been invited to give the Fosse Lecture, and the Dutch translator Paula Stevens is the winner of the 2026 Fosse Prize for Translators.

Norway-EU energy cooperation

Norway has a close cooperation with the EU on energy issues, and is part of the internal energy market through the EEA agreement. The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has regular contact with the Commission. The Norwegian Minister and the EU

Petroleum Price Board and the norm prices

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy collects information about sale of crude, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and natural gas from the Norwegian shelf. From 1 July 2011 the companies that submit reports to the Ministry shall report their sales through the

Department of Public Security

The Department of Public Security (SAM) is responsible for public security and preparedness, crisis management and security management in the justice sector.

Department director Unni Gunnes