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Norway in Europe. The Norwegian Government’s strategy for cooperation with the EU 2018–2021

The Government’s strategy for cooperation with the EU in the period 2018-2021 has two main messages. Firstly, our cooperation with the EU must help to realise the Government’s vision for our part of the world: a Europe that is secure, free, and

Norwegian statement on the South Sudan peace process

In a statement Norway welcomes that the IGAD High-level Revitalisation Forum (HLRF) for peace in South Sudan will reconvene on 17 May.

Foreign Minister regrets US decision to withdraw from nuclear deal

'President Trump's announcement this evening that the US will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and reimpose US nuclear sanctions is regrettable,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.

Announcement of Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2018

Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is announcing this year’s licensing round in mature areas on the Norwegian continental shelf - Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2018.

Midlertidig tilskuddsordning til romanifolket/taterne

Les utlysningen her.

Green shipping - blue business

Opening address by Minister Ola Elvestuen at the ASEM Conference on Green Shipping, Blue Business, Moving Forward Together, in Singapore April 26th 2018.

By Minister of Climate and Environment Ola Elvestuen

A summary of the Financial Markets Report 2018 is now available in English

The Ministry of Finance annually submits a report to the Parliament on developments in Norwegian and international financial markets. This summary corresponds to Chapter 1 of the report, which provides an overview of key policy developments, and a

Norway and The United Kingdom plans co-operation in the North Atlantic

“In times like these, when the security landscape is complex and uncertain, we need close allies. I am especially pleased with the strong UK-Norwegian relations, says State Secretary Tone Skogen. Earlier this week Minister for Defence Procurement

Gas exports from the Norwegian shelf

Norway is the third largest gas exporter in the world. Nearly all Norwegian gas is sold on the European market.

Exploration

Around 47 % of all the remaining resources on the shelf are undiscovered.

Developments and operations

In the 50 years since Norwegian petroleum activities began, about 45 percent of the estimated total recoverable resources on the continental shelf have been produced and sold from a total of 108 fields.

Freedom of the press under threat

World Press Freedom Day is being celebrated for the 25th time today. The international focus for the day is the importance of the media as a watchdog keeping power in check.

The NICFI Team

Most of the NICFI Team is based in Oslo, but also has special envoys for climate change and forest in several embassies.

Call for intensified efforts to promote global health

'Five million mothers and children throughout the world die every year from preventable causes. Norway established the Global Financing Facility with other donors to provide health services for women, children and adolescents in developing countries

The Petroleum Taxation Act

Act of 13 June 1975 No. 35 relating to the Taxation of Subsea Petroleum Deposits, etc. (the Petroleum Taxation Act). Last amended by Act of 21 June 2013 No. 66.

General tax conventions between Norway and other states

General tax conventions for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion,and other international agreements regarding tax matters.

International forest policy

Norway is working for a close and committed international cooperation to address transboundary forest policy challenges, and to ensure sustainable management of forests worldwide.

Hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation

The outback is by age-old tradition very important also as a recreation arena in Norway, where a sizeable segment of the population go to enjoy hunting, fishing and trekking. These values, too, are promoted under the stewardship of sustainable

Forests and climate

Forests contribute positively to a sustainable climate balance, both as a carbon sink and a renewable resource that can replace alternatives more harmful to the climate.

About the Ministry of Justice

The Ministry of Justice was established in 1818. The Ministry has approximately 400 employees divided between nine departments, the Minister’s office and the Press Office. The main purpose of the Ministry is to provide for the maintenance and