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Business and industry in Norway - The growth of industrial activity in Norway

Raw materials, such as fish, wood and iron ore, have been utilised in Norway for several centuries. In the early 20th century, hydropower was an important basis for starting Norway’s extensive, energy-intensive manufacturing industry. Foreign

Business and industry in Norway - Graphic production and publishing operations

Number of companies 2099 Number of employees 37778 This sector’s export share 1,5 Gross product in percentage 1,94 Over the past few years, the Norwegian graphic industry has changed from a traditional, craft sector into a future-oriented,

Information about implementation in Norway

Oktober 05 Contact: Sissel Edvardsen, +47 22 24 61 09 Information about implementation in Norway On July 8 the EEA committee decided that the renewables directive (EU directive 2001/77//EC 1Directive 2001/77/EC on the promotion of electricity

Comments from the Norwegian Government: eEurope - An Information Society for all

Key Figures of the 2004 budget

Key Figures of the 2004 budget Click here (pdf)

Environment 2005 The Norwegian Petroleum Sector

Environment 2005 The Norwegian Petroleum Sector Enhancing knowledge about petroleum activities and environmental issues. The purpose of this publication is threefold: to increase knowledge about the environmental aspects of Norwegian oil and gas

Facts 2006 Energy and water resources in Norway

Facts 2006 Energy and water resources in Norway The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes an English translation of this facts sheet on energy and water resources in Norway every other year. In this publication stationary energy supply and

T-5/99E Accessibility for all

Act on the Establishment and Operation of Railways, including Tramways, Underground Railways and Suburban Railways etc., (Railways Act)

Read act at lovdata.no

Condemns attack in Qatar

Statement from Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Norway joins NATO in condemning Russia’s violation of Allied airspace

Today, NATO stands united in issuing a clear condemnation of Russia’s violation of Allied airspace. It has also been made known that multiple countries have recently experienced violations of their airspace by Russia. Three such incidents have taken

Norway supports private investment in Palestine through guarantee fund

At the World Bank Annual Meetings on 15-16 October, Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust announced support of approximately NOK 50 million (approximately USD 5 million) to the World Bank’s guarantee fund for the West Bank and Gaza (

Norway largest contributor to PURL military support packages for Ukraine

Norway has announced a contribution of USD 500 million in funding for two new PURL packages for Ukraine.

International Commitment to Indigenous Peoples at UN’s Climate Summit in Brazil

Norway and several other countries pledge funding and political support to give Indigenous Peoples rights and resources to protect the rainforest.

Norway has signed a new free trade agreement with Kosovo

Norway and the other EFTA-countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland signed a new free trade agreement with Kosovo on Wednesday 22. January. The agreement covers trade in goods and services, including financial services, intellectual property

The Norwegian Government launches white paper on industry to strengthen industrial competitiveness

Today the Norwegian Government launches a white paper on industry. The white paper outlines six industrial policy priorities to promote value creation, profitable investments and workplaces.

Signed Trade Agreement with Malaysia

At the EFTA Ministerial Meeting in Tromsø, Norway and the other EFTA countries signed a new Economic Partnership Agreement with Malaysia.

Valuation of the State's Direct Financial Interests (SDFI) 2005

Valuation of the State's Direct Financial Interests (SDFI) 2005 Wood Mackenzie Limited has been appointed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy to undertake a valuation of the SDFI portfolio. The report shows that as of January 1 2005 the net

UN Unites Around Renewed Protection of Human Rights Defenders

The UN Human Rights Council today adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders for another three years. The resolution was adopted by consensus and enjoys broad cross‑regional support.

Norway allocates NOK 500 million to strengthen nuclear safety in Ukraine

26 April marks 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster. Norway is increasing its support to Ukraine to prevent nuclear accidents and safeguard electricity production in the country. For 2026, NOK 500 million has been allocated for this purpose.