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This timeline provides an overview of the process of opening the Norwegian continental shelf for mineral activities on the seabed.

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Faced with the most severe oil and gas price slump in 30 years, the Government has over the last few years actively used fiscal policy to counter unemployment. This has worked as intended. Targeted fiscal policy has, along with low interest rates

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The State’s direct ownership comprises companies where the State’s ownership is managed directly by a ministry. This currently includes 68 companies.

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Norway is electric

In Norway, as in other countries, we see that the transport sector has started the transition to climate-friendly solutions. No other country in the world has more electric vehicles per capita than Norway.

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Norway will donate F-16s to Ukraine this year

‘Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against air attacks is crucial in its battle against Russia. Norway has now decided to donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. We plan to start delivering the aircraft in the course of 2024,’ said Prime Minister

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In comparison to other countries, Norway has few problems with food as a disease vector. Although food safety is generally good, it requires a sustained effort to ensure that food remains safe.

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A marriage may be entered into in a church or civil ceremony.

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The bond between child and parents is fundamental in a person’s life. The parents’ rights and obligations in relation to the child are linked to the legal parenthood. It is therefore important that parenthood is established as early as possible in

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Municipal council and county council elections

Municipal council and county council elections took place on 11 September 2023.