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Contributions to the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NOC)

NOC is the principal partner for the state government in matters concerning organized sport.

Special sporting activities

Information of anti-doping work, grants for social inclusion in sports, grants for measures concerning groups with special needs and outdoor recreation for children and adolescents.

International sports cooperation

The Ministry of Culture is involved in international cooperation on sport issues and is represented at the European Council and in various forums dealing with anti-doping and sports facilities. In addition, there is extensive cooperation between the

Norway supports UN efforts for international control of the arms trade

Norway is participating in the fifth Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty in Geneva this week. During the general debate, Norway announced that it will be contributing to the Voluntary Trust Fund (VTF).

Statement at Conference of the States Parties of the ATT

Director Silja Skjelnes gave the Norwegian speech at the Fifth Conference of  the States Parties of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in Geneva.

By Director Silja Skjelnes Geneva, 27 August

Review of the equity benchmark for the Government Pension Fund Global

The Ministry of Finance has received assessments from Norges Bank on the composition of the equity benchmark for the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG). The Ministry’s assessments will be presented in the report on the Government Pension Fund in

New free trade agreement: Better trade terms and a commitment to combat illegal logging

The European Free Trade Association (Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein) concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement with Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) late on Friday, the 23rd of August.

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.

Convention Norway - Belgium

The Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Belgium for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and for the prevention of fiscal evasion was signed on 23 April 2014 and entered into force on 26 April 2018

Whaling: Ethics and sustainability

Norway's resource management rests on the principle of sustainable use of natural resources. The management and harvesting of marine resources, including whales, is based on the best available scientific evidence. Some whale species need protection,

This is what DAB means for you

National analogue FM radio networks in Norway was switched off in 2017. Are you wondering what the change means for you? Here you will find answers to your questions about the digital radio switchover.

Norway's contribution to the Amazon Fund for 2019

The Brazilian government has dissolved by decree the Amazon Fund Guidance Committee (COFA) and Amazon Fund Technical Committee (CTFA). Thus, given the current circumstance, Norway has no legal and technical basis for providing the annual

The Cultural Schoolbag

The Cultural Schoolbag is a national initiative with the aim to contribute to the fact that Norwegian pupils are introduced to professional art and cultures of all kinds.

War graves service

The history, tasks and organisation of the war graves service.

UK and Norway Reinforce North Atlantic Security

The UK and Norway reinforced their commitment to joint anti-submarine operations in the North Atlantic at RAF Lossiemouth today.

History of the Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture was established in 1982 under the name Ministry of Culture and Science. Prior to that date, the Ministry of Church and Education bore national responsibility for Norwegian cultural affairs. Since then, the Ministry’s name and

Sport facilities

Information of VAT compensation for the construction of sports facilities and gaming funds for Equipment.

Ledig plass på kurs i ansvarlig næringsliv

Kurset har vært fullt, men grunnet nylig avmelding har vi ledig plass for en bedrift til. Kurset gir innføring i internasjonale standarder og relevante verktøy av ledende personer på området, inkludert Kontaktpunktets leder Frode Elgesem. Kurset

Organisation Chart Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Organisational Chart, August 2019

Logging moratorium in Indonesia's forests made permanent

Indonesia is making the logging moratorium in primary forest and carbon-rich peatlands permanent. The ban covers 66 million hectares, which is larger than the combined area of Germany and Italy. The ban is signed by President Joko Widodo and was