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The Prime Minister's contribution to the Council of Europe’s “Book of Europe. First-Hand Visions of the Future of Europe”

'We need to achieve even stronger democratic preparedness, more effective protection for human rights, a healthier environment for disagreement and less polarisation. - Dealing with disagreement in a way that does not tear the community apart has

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Statement on attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on reports of attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur.

The role of Norsk Tipping

Norsk Tipping is a government-owned limited company that holds exclusive rights to a number of games being offered in Norway.

Gaming in Norway

The overarching goal of regulating the gaming market in Norway is to prevent gaming problems and other negative consequences of gaming, as well as to ensure that gaming is conducted in a responsible and safe manner. Additionally, the regulation aims

Democratic Resilience In A Time of Backsliding

Are the European democracies well equipped to meet today`s challenges?

Statement from Minister of Defence Tore O. Sandvik on reports concerning naval support

- We have seen reports raising concerns about support for US Navy vessels in Norway. This is not in line with the Norwegian government’s policy. I can confirm that all requested support has been provided. The U.S. and Norway maintain a close and

Supervision, control and monitoring

The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority was established in 2001 as a supervisory body for the administration and oversight of private lotteries and state-controlled gaming. The Storting’s intention was to strengthen controls in the growing

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Ms. Anette Kristine Davidsen as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung.

Norway to strengthen educational support for children in Lebanon

Since 2020, Norway has contributed NOK 318 million via UNICEF to provide education and other basic services to Lebanese children and Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Norway is now entering into a new partnership with the LEGO Foundation and UNICEF to get

Statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov

Statement from Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania and Sweden today issued the following statement marking 10 years since the death of Boris Nemtsov.

Three years of medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients

Ever since Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Norway has contributed to the medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients. In total, Norway has transported around 2,250 patients to Norway and other European countries for

New seed samples deposited in Svalbard Global Seed Vault

13,000 seed samples from 21 genebanks are being deposited in the chambers of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault this week.

Report from the Committee for the Future of Postal Services

While letter volumes have declined sharply and parcel deliveries have increased substantially, the fundamental structure of the service - nationwide mailbox distribution - remains largely unchanged. In response, the government has established a

International post

The Ministry of Transport represent Norway together with The Norwegian Communications Authority and the designated operator Posten Bring AS, at the Universal Postal Union (UPU).

Universal Postal Services

The goal of the postal sector is to ensure a good and future oriented provision of postal services to the population, businesses and authorities throughout the country. Today, this goal is regulated through the Postal Act, requirements in the

Joint Statement from Norway and Denmark: Norway and Denmark increase cooperation on defence

The current security situation in Europe is challenging. We are now in the fourth year of the Russian full-scale war against Ukraine. We stand together with our Ukrainian partners in the defence of freedom and democracy. Europe has increased its

Postal Regulation

The Postal Act of 2015 regulates the postal sector in Norway.