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Short version of the official report by the Expert Group on policy instruments to promote circular activities

On 26 May 2025, the expert group launched its report on instruments to promote a more circular economy. The report points out that our consumption, both private and in business, must be directed towards goods and services with a lower climate and

Prime Minister Støre met with President Zelensky in Kyiv

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a bilateral meeting in Kyiv. They discussed Ukraine’s fight to defend itself and Norway’s support to Ukraine. The two leaders agreed to develop a strategic

Mona Juul Steps Down as Ambassador

'This is the right and necessary decision. It follows discussions with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this week. Juul’s contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein revealed a serious lapse in judgment. The situation makes it difficult to

Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) - Svalbard

Meld. St. 26 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

The Government regularly presents reports (white papers) to the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament), that review all aspects of the governance of Svalbard (Svalbard white papers) to lay the foundation for stable and predictable management. There

Right of use and copyright for photos and video material

Photos and video material on government.no is free of use when the rights to the material are owned by the Ministries, the Office of the Prime Minister or Norwegian Ministries Digitalisation Organisation (DIO). This right of use does not apply to

Statement from Foreign Minister Eide on proposal to revoke immunity for former secretary general of the Council of Europe

Today, the National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime has informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that it has decided to open an investigation of Thorbjørn Jagland. The decision is based on information

Nordic and Baltic countries working together to secure energy supplies for Ukraine

The leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries gathered in Kyiv today to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The countries are working together to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security and to protect critical

Prime Minister gains new insight into use of drones and emerging technologies in Ukraine

Drones are playing a key role in the war in Ukraine, and the Government is planning to provide more than NOK 12 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026 for the procurement of drones and autonomous systems. During his visit to Kyiv, Prime Minister

Meld. St. 35 (2023–2024) - Sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity

Meld. St. 35 (2023–2024) Report to the Storting (white paper)

In this white paper, the Government presents Norway’s new National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). Through the action plan, Norway is following up on the global targets for biodiversity set out in the global Kunming-Montreal

The government proposes restrictions for Ukrainian men

The Labour government intends to tighten the rules on residence for displaced persons from Ukraine. Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 years of age will no longer be granted temporary collective protection.

Information about Ukraine in other languages

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The first Ukrainians to arrive will have their residence permits extended again

Displaced persons from Ukraine who have had temporary collective protection in Norway for four years will have their residence permits extended for a fifth year. This will take place in the same manner as previous extensions.

The duty to consult the Sami

The Sami Act contains an obligation for the state, county authorities and municipalities to consult the Sami Parliament and other Sami interests in matters affect them.

Norwegian National Allocation Plan for the Emissions Trading System in 2008–2012

March 2008

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T-1468 ENG/SPA Diseño universal

definición de conceptos

T-1468 ENG/SPAISBN 978-82-457-0421-1

T-1468 ENG/JPN Universal design

Clarification of the concept (English/Japanese)

T-1468 ENG/JPN ISBN 978-82-457-0418-1

T-1468 ENG/EST Universaalne disain

mõistete selgitus

T-1468 ENG/EST ISBN 978-82-457-0422-8 Universaalne disain - mõistete selgitus (PDF 684 Kb)

Action Plan for Women's Rights and Gender Equality in Development Cooperation

Action Plan for Women's Rights and Gender Equality in Development Cooperation

Scheduled air services in Norway, Finnmark and Northern Troms - 1 April 2007 – 31 March 2010

Invitation to tender Aug 24 2006: Scheduled air services in Norway - 1 April 2007 – 31 March 2010 (pdf) Invitation to tender (Norwegian)