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Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

Norway’s NCP annual report 2020

The turbulent year of 2020 2020 was a turbulent year and a perfect test for responsible business conduct and businesses’ due diligence. The pandemic has demonstrated the importance of the OECD Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct to

Norway welcomes the release of Saudi human rights defenders

'I welcome the news about the release of Saudi human rights defenders Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah. Saudi authorities should release all human rights defenders', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.

Duration of Norwegian Coaliton Governments 1895-

The list covers governments since October 1895, when Francis Hagerup's First Government took office as the first coalition after the introduction of parliamentarism had started in 1884.

Men and Women in Norwegian Governments 1945 -

The first Norwegian government with a female member, was Einar Gerhardsen’s coalition government 25 June-5 November 1945. Mrs. Kirsten Hansteen (1903-1974) represented the Communist Party and was consultative minister in the Ministry of Social

Duration of Norwegian Governments 1814-

The list covers both the rather extensive government periods 1814-1884 and the parliamentary dependent governments since 1884 - the year when the introduction of parliamentarism began in Norway.

Norway condemns killings of MSF employees in Tigray

'I condemn the killing of three Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) employees in Tigray, Ethiopia. Extending my heartfelt condolences to their families and colleagues', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said. 

Voluntary National Review 2021 Norway

Report on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

National Transport Plan 2022–2033

Meld. St. 20 (2020–2021) Report to the Storting (white paper)

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The Norwegian Government launches a new action plan for the LGBTIQ population and works towards a ban on conversion therapy

Today, Prime Minister Erna Solberg, Minister of Culture and Equality Abid Raja, Minister of International Development Dag Inge Ulstein, and Minister of Health and Care Services Bent Høie presented the Norwegian Government's new action plan to

Revised rules for elections to Longyearbyen Community Council

Government proposes a mandatory residency period of three years in a Norwegian municipality (kommune) for non-Norwegian citizens in order to be eligible for suffrage and standing for election for Longyearbyen Community Council.

Norway strongly condemns targeting of civilians in Tigray

'Norway strongly condemns the deliberate targeting of civilians during the bombing of a market place in Tigray', Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide said.

Fire extinguishing foam containing PFOS

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

Lead in shotgun (for use in shooting range and hunting)

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

PCB

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

Norway is connecting to the EU Digital COVID certificate (EUDCC) gateway

On Thursday 24 June, Norway will connect to the EU’s Digital COVID certificate gateway. People who are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 during the past 6 months and have a valid COVID certificate may therefore enter Norway. They will

Measures for people with disabilities in connection with the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a strong impact on people with disabilities. A working group appointed by the Ministry of Health and Care Services has proposed measures in the field of health and care services to mitigate the consequences of the

Norway's Prime Minister - Time in Office

Name From To Years Months Days 1. Frederik Due 27.02.1841 08.03.1844 3 0 10 08.03.1844 17.06.1856 12 3 9 17.06.1856 16.12.1858 2 5 29 17 9 19 2. Einar Gerhardsen 25.06.1945 05.11.1945 0 4 11 05.11.1945 19.11.1951 6 0 14

Norway to provide NOK 100 million to increase food security in Niger

The Norwegian authorities are entering into an agreement to allocate NOK 100 million in support to be used to provide healthy and nutritious food for the population in Niger. The funding will be channelled through a joint project between Care Norway

Launch of the new Sahel strategy

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide and Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein launched the new strategy for Norway’s efforts in the Sahel region today. Support for civil society and efforts to promote good governance are