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Convention Norway - United Kingdom

authorities of the Contracting States shall notify each other of any significant changes that have been made in their taxation laws. Article 3 General Definitions 1. For the purposes of this Convention, unless the context otherwise requires: a) the term “Norway”

Convention Norway - Russia

the Kingdom of Norway where the Kingdom of Norway, according to Norwegian legislation and in accordance with international law, may exercise her rights with respect to the seabed and subsoil and their natural resources; the term does not comprise Svalbard

International strategy for freedom of expression

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its international strategy for promoting freedom of expression in foreign and development policy 29 June.

Convention Norway - Cyprus

authorities of the Contracting States shall notify each other of any significant changes that have been made in their taxation laws. Article 3 General Definitions For the purposes of this Convention, unless the context otherwise requires: the term “Norway“

2007 Article IV Consultation for Norway

The Norwegian economy is entering its fourth consecutive year of above-trend growth, while wage and price inflation have been remarkably subdued. This enviable performance has been underpinned by the two strong macroeconomic policy pillars of

Norges svar til Europarådet vedrørende ulovlig fangetransport

undermine the fight against terrorism. A peaceful society must be based on the rule of law and the upholding of fundamental norms as laid down in international humanitarian law as well as in international human rights, of which the European Convention for the

Diplomat in Norway

This guide provides information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and immunities under the Vienna Conventions are implemented in Norway, and to offer other information.

Norway introduces additional sanctions against Russia

Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime.

NOU 2000: 1 A Quota System for Greenhouse Gases (Summary) -

A policy instrument for fulfilling Norway's emission reduction commitments under the Kyoto Protocol.

Report on Convention no 100 concerning equal remuneration, 1951

information on remuneration disaggregated by sex. Balanced gender representation on company boards Parliament has adopted a law on gender balance to be imposed on public limited companies. Companies will be required to increase the number of women on their

Meld. St. 11 (2011–2012) - Global health in foreign and development policy

Grants. A strong commitment to women’s and children’s right to health is laid down in several instruments of international law. The promotion of women’s and children’s rights and health is one of the main themes of political mobilisation efforts, both

Meld. St. 21 (2014–2015) - The Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2014

Meld. St. 21 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)

arrangement for the exclusion of investments deemed to be in violation of international law, based on advice from the Petroleum Fund’s Advisory Commission on International Law. Exclusion of individual companies is one of several responsible investment tools

Meld. St. 20 (2018–2019) - The Government Pension Fund 2019

Meld. St. 20 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Fund shall not be a policy instrument for attaining other political objectives. Gaming operations are, within defined limits, lawful in many countries, including Norway. Exclusion of non-Norwegian gambling companies on the grounds that such companies undermine

Report No. 14 to the Storting (2006-2007) - Working together towards a non-toxic environment and a safer future

– Norway’s chemicals policy

environmental and consumer safety, and in addition raise awareness of the legislation and provide greater equality before the law. The Government is inviting everyone, whether as managers, as employees or as private individuals, to join in the efforts to

Meld. St. 13 (2014–2015) - New emission commitment for Norway for 2030 – towards joint fulfilment with the EU

There are plans to establish a national emissions trading system in 2016. An environmental protection law was adopted in 2014, and a climate change law is being drafted and according to plan will be adopted in 2015. Latin America Several Latin American

Report no. 51 to the Storting (1997-1998) -

Perspectives on the development of the Norwegian fisheries industry

Report No. 20 to the Storting (2008-2009) - On the Management of the ­Government Pension Fund in 2008

a defined framework for registration and documentation of transactions etc. also suggests that it should be established in law that Norges Bank has a statutory bookkeeping obligation pursuant to the Bookkeeping Act. The Ministry also wants the possibility

Report No. 24 to the Storting (2006-2007) - On the Management of the ­Government Pension Fund in 2006

capital shall mainly be invested in equities and primary capital certificates listed on a Norwegian exchange, or in bonds and commercial paper issued by Norwegian enterprises. The Fund’s limit on investments in equity instruments corresponds to 50 pct. of its

Areas of responsibility

are also used as a way of reducing the consumption of products that can damage health or the environment. The Ministry’s Tax Law Department is responsible for the drafting, interpretation and administration of regulations relating to income and wealth tax

Report No. 16 to the Storting (2007-2008) - On the Management of the Government Pension Fund in 2007

interests in the markets of other countries, by way of the investments of the funds being determined by political rather than commercial objectives. Particular concern has in this context arisen in relation to the acquisition of large, strategic ownership stakes