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Supervision, control and monitoring

The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority was established in 2001 as a supervisory body for the administration and oversight of private lotteries and state-controlled gaming. The Storting’s intention was to strengthen controls in the growing

Philippine peace talks

Renewed momentum in the peace process - on 23 November 2023, the Philippine Government and communist movement signed a joint statement in Oslo setting out a shared vision for peace.

International conventions

To or from a signatory state - the Hague Convention To or from a signatory state - the Counsil of Europe Convention Guides to the Hague convention Guide to Good Practice Child Abduction Convention: Part I - Central Authority Practice Guide to Good

Construction work 28.09.2007

The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited. Click on the picture for a larger format. Photo: Mari Tefre/Global Crop Diversity Trust Entrance to Seed Vault. Inside the tunnel. Inside the tunnel. Inside

Operation of scheduled regional air services Røros–Oslo from 1 November 2022 – 31 March 2024

The Ministry of Transport published an invitation to tender procedure on 28 April 2022 for the operation of scheduled regional air services on the route Røros-Oslo from 1 November 2022 to 31 March 2024.

Parents who have a child outside of a relationship automatically have joint parental responsibility

In principle, all children born from and including 1 January 2020 have parents with joint parental responsibility. This applies to children whose parents are married, children whose parents are cohabitants, and children whose parents do not live

Medical devices – a key part of health care

Medical devices include all equipment intended to diagnose, prevent, monitor, treat or alleviate disease, injury or disability in humans.

Nordic Sami Convention

Norway, Sweden and Finland have concluded negotiations on a Nordic Sami Convention. The negotiating leaders initialled the negotiated text of the convention on 13 January 2017. The proposal is now being considered by the Sami parliaments and the

Agreement Norway - Niue

Parental responsibility

Parental responsibility includes the rights and responsibilities of a parent in relation to the child or the property of the child. Parental responsibility shall be exercised according to the child’s interests and needs. The opinion of the child

Задачи норвежской Службы защиты детей

Служба защиты детей должна способствовать тому, чтобы дети и подростки росли в благоприятных условиях. Основной задачей Службы является предоставление необходимой и своевременной помощи и заботы детям и подросткам, условия жизни которых могут

The use of the Sámi language in the public administration

Active and wider use of the Sámi language is a very important element in the further development of Sámi culture. Similarly, it is also important that the Sámi language is used in the public context.

Volunteering and dialogue

Voluntary organisations play an important role in the Integration and inclusion of immigrants in local communities.

Area focus

In some areas with major and complex social challenges, the state and municipalities have joined together to make an extra effort.

Change among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, Ms. Janicke Andreassen has been honourably discharged as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr. Jan Christian Vestre.

The work for a Palestinian state continues

On 22 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt chaired a meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, at the UN Headquarters in New York.

Norway signs F-16-contract with Romania

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has signed a contract with Romania for the sale of 32 Norwegian F-16 aircraft.

Prime Minister Støre joins efforts to increase renewable energy in developing countries

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has agreed to join the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. The Alliance aims to provide more people in poor countries with access to electricity through the development of renewable energy solutions to

New ambassadors from Israel, Finland, Lithuania and Sri Lanka

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald  on 22 September 2022.

Digitalisation key in addressing global challenges

‘Many countries are unable to keep up with the global technological revolution. Norway is leading the way in the collaborative effort to develop and share digital solutions,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the meeting in New York on