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Facts 2012: The Norwegian petroleum sector

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy together with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate are publishing "Facts 2012 - The Norwegian petroleum sector". The publication provides a general overview of information regarding the petroleum activities

Meld. St. 24 (2011–2012) - Financial Markets Report

Product Control Act

The purpose of this Act is to prevent products or consumer services from causing damage to health, prevent products from causing environmental disturbance, and prevent environmental disturbance by promoting effective energy use in products.

Read act at lovdata.no

Norway contributes USD 5 million to support locally led humanitarian efforts in Syria

One year after the fall of the Assad regime, millions of Syrians still face critical humanitarian needs. Norway is committing NOK 55 million (approx. USD 5.4 million) over the next three years to the Aid Fund for Syria, strengthening the work of

Statement from Minister Tvinnereim on famine in Sudan

Sudan faces famine. Urgent action is required.

Statement on Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan

A lasting peace in Sudan requires accountability and justice for the Sudanese people.

Statement on Russian veto against an immediate ceasefire in Sudan

Norway deeply regrets Russia's veto in the UN Security Council against an immediate ceasefire in Sudan.

Prime Minister Støre visits Kyiv

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is visiting Kyiv today together with other Nordic and Baltic leaders.

The Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme 2026

This brochure gives a general overview of the Norwegian Social Insurance Scheme in 2026.

OECD on Norway: Economic activity has picked up

The OECD today presented its two-year review of the Norwegian economy, with recommendations on how Norway should address key challenges ahead.

Norwegian Global Emission Reduction Initiative

Driving ambition through international carbon cooperation

Nordic Countries Enhance Cooperation on Security of Supply in Crises and War

The Nordic countries have signed a joint declaration on security of supply. The initiative aims to ensure access to goods and services during crises and war.

Næringsministeren til Tromsø 28. april

Næringsminister Cecilie Myrseth er i Tromsø 28. april sammen med Tysklands minister for forskning, teknologi og romvirksomhet Dorothee Bär.

Report to the Storting Nr. 29 (1996-1997) Regional planning and land-use policy (Summary) -

Recommendations of 21 March 1997 from the Ministry of the Environment, approved by the King in Council on the same day

New leadership offers new hope for Lebanon

‘Lebanon faces enormous challenges, but the country's new president and prime minister represent a new momentum in Lebanese politics that could have an impact far beyond Lebanon's borders,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth

The Government asks hospitals and municipalities to update health emergency preparedness plans

The Government is instructing the regional health authorities to review updated emergency preparedness plans in the health and care sector together with the municipalities. The plans must be strengthened in order to handle war and war-like

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim

Statement by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim - Appalled by attack on hospital in Al Fasher, Sudan

Joint Statement Marking Four Years Since the Military Coup in Myanmar

Four years on from the Military Coup in Myanmar: joint statement by Australia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

How the Government will ensure sufficient health personnel

In Helsepersonellplan 2040 (the Health Personnel Plan 2040), the Government is launching more than 150 measures to address the expected shortage of personnel in the health and care services. ‘Although the challenge is considerable, it can be

Statement on the drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Port Sudan

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Port Sudan.