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The History of Norwegian Hydropower in 5 Minutes

Modern Norway was built and industrialised when we started to utilize rivers and waterfalls to produce electricity. Hydropower is still the backbone of the Norwegian power system, and will remain so in the foreseeable future.

Universal Postal Services

The goal of the postal sector is to ensure a good and future oriented provision of postal services to the population, businesses and authorities throughout the country. Today, this goal is regulated through the Postal Act, requirements in the

Calls for proposals

The Ministry's announcements of grants and calls for proposals.

Facts about fields,discoveries, companies, production, remaining reserves - Norwegian oil and gas

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Publications

Here you can find the annual state ownership report, white papers on state ownership and other relevant documents.

Amendments to the Political Parties Act (2012)

In this proposition the Ministry of Government Administration, Reform and Church Affairs proposes legislative amendments that are to facilitate greater transparency and control of the funding of political parties in order to follow the

On the Act relating to certain circumstances concerning political parties (Party Act - 2005)

In this Bill, the Ministry of Government Administration and Reform presents a proposal for a new Act relating to certain circumstances concerning political parties.

Mission of Norway to the EU

On this page you will find our current list of staff, as well as links to useful information about the Mission in English.

Investment Strategy

The Government Pension Fund consists of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) and the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN). The investment strategy for the Government Pension Fund is premised on seeking to maximise the return on fund assets

Political staff

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Child welfare service assistance measures for young persons between 18 and 25 years of age

The objective of providing assistance measures for the 18-25 age group is to give these young persons the necessary help and support during the transition to an independent adult life.

Forms and guides

Applicants for project and programme support should normally use the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ application form S01 (Norwegian) / S01 (English).

Royal Norwegian Navy Sailor Accounted for from World War II (Sigurd Arvid Nilsen)

The Norwegian War Graves Service announced today that Ordinary Seaman Sigurd Arvid Nilsen, 23, killed during World War 2, was accounted for on 14 November, 2024. An official headstone will be erected on his grave in Flateyri, Iceland.

Protocol Norway - Poland

Protocol between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Poland amending the Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Poland for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on

Stakeholders workshop on raw materials and batteries value chains

The EU and Norway will hold a stakeholder workshop on November 7 on cooperation in the fields of batteries and raw materials. This is a part of the EU - Norway Strategic Partnership.

Emergency situation

If you have parental responsibility for a child that is about to be abducted from Norway, you should contact the police immediately by going to your nearest police station or by calling the following telephone number: 02800. The police can assist in

National budget 2013

The National Budget will be presented for the Parliament (Storting) October 8th 2012. The National Budget presents the Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections for the Norwegian Economy.

Media Policy

The media is necessary for freedom of speech and a pillar of democracy.

Regulation No 1497 of 28 November 2014 on food information to the consumers

To require foods marketed to the final consumers to be labelled in Norwegian.