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Norway to provide EUR 155 million to Syria

‘The conflict in Syria has been going on for 11 years, and the humanitarian situation is becoming increasingly critical. We must do what we can to help the 14.6 million Syrians in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Norway will

Combating piracy in the world’s most dangerous waters

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on combating piracy in West Africa. Norway and Ghana introduced the initiative and led the negotiation process leading up to the resolution.

Increased resource rent tax on hydropower

The Government is proposing to increase the effective resource rent tax rate on hydropower from 37 per cent to 45 per cent, with effect from the 2022 fiscal year.

Norway concerned about the crisis in Sri Lanka

‘I am concerned about the food and nutrition crisis we are now witnessing in Sri Lanka. The grave humanitarian situation has a severe impact on women and children. Norway is providing NOK 13 million to address the acute needs,’ said Minister of

Ministry of Transport and Communications - connecting Norway

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Celebrating World Ocean Day aboard Statsraad Lehmkuhl

To mark Norway’s candidacy to the Executive Board of UNESCO for the term 2025-2029, Norway’s Permanent delegation to UNESCO hosted an event as part of the Ocean Wonders Parade from Monaco to Nice.

Meld. St. 18 (2010-2011) - Learning together

The powerful and the powerless in the food supply chain

The powerful and the powerless in the food supply chain - summary (pdf, 431 Kb)

Agreement Norway - British Virgin Islands for enterprises operating ships or aircraft in international traffic

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the British Virgin Islands for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to enterprises operating ships or aircraft in international traffic.

Soil conservation

Soil conservation aims to safeguard that it is possible for the population, now and in the future, to grow their own food on their own soil.

Preservation of cultural landscapes

Agriculture contributes to the upkeep and preservation of cultural landscapes, a significant national asset, characterized by cultural and natural diversity.

The Norwegian Government Pension Fund's adherence with the Santiago principles

Norway supports the international guidelines for sovereign wealth funds, the so called Santiago-principles or Generally Accepted Practices and Principles for Sovereign Wealth Funds (GAPP). The principles represent minimum standards which the

The National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI)

The National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI) is the national research institute and a central knowledge organization for occupational health and safety. The institute generates, refines, and disseminates knowledge about occupational health

The National Insurance Court

The National Insurance Court is a quasi-judicial and independent administrative body organized under the Ministry of Labour and Inclusion.

Norway's free trade agreements

Norway negotiates free trade agreements with other countries through the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The trade agreements secure Norwegian business' access to international markets and facilitate trade with partner countries. In this

Meld. St. 37 (2014–2015) - Global security challenges in Norway’s foreign policy

Terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats

This is the first white paper to take a coherent approach to global security challenges, security and development policy. The Government has chosen to focus on four areas: terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats. These all have serious

Agreement Norway - British Virgin Islands for individuals

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the British Virgin Islands for the avoidance of double taxation on individuals.

Key Figures 2011: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.

Reforming and Modernising the Norwegian Transport Sector

The Government aims to have a state-of-the-art transport and communications network which is on a par with comparable countries. Therefore, the government wants to boost infrastructure investments,combined with necessary reforms in the transport

Reallocation of farmland

Sometimes it is necessary to reallocate agricultural land in order to meet other national requirements.