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The Revised National Budget 2025

Information in English about Norway's Revised National Budget for 2025, presented to the Storting as Report no. 2 (2024-2025) on 15 May 2025 at 10:45 AM. The Revised National Budget presents the Government's programme for the implementation of

Centre for integrity in the Defence Sector (CIDS)

CIDS aims to promote and strengthen professional integrity and good governance in the defence and security sector, both in allied and partner countries.

Questions and answers: Norway tightens its rules for Ukrainians

Below are questions and answers regarding the tightening of rules for Ukranians.

Child Abduction

Official Norwegian information about international child abduction.

Nuclear safety cooperation in the Arctic

During the Cold War, there was extensive civilian and military nuclear activity on the Kola Peninsula, and large quantities of radioactive waste and nuclear material are still being stored under unsafe conditions in northwestern Russia. This is a

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Consumer information

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How state ownership is exercised

The Government’s ambition is that the Norwegian State’s exercise of ownership shall be in accordance with the best international practice. The State shall be an active owner with a long-term perspective in line with good and responsible private

Reindeer husbandry

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The Reindeer diet of wild herbs makes for a savoury and sophisticated contribution to the abundant cuisine of Norway.

Reindeer husbandry and indigenous peoples' rights

Reindeer husbandry policies are guided by two independent principles: economic policy and indigenous peoples' rights.

Strategy for Norwegian humanitarian policy

The aim of Norwegian humanitarian policy is to save lives, alleviate suffering uphold human dignity and rights in humanitarian crises, in line with the humanitarian imperative. Norway shall be a leading donor country and humanitarian policy actor.

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Cooperation Agreement of the Nordic network to prevent extremism

Agreement signed by the Nordic network on 26th January 2015.

How is Norway governed?

According to the Constitution, which was adopted in 1814, Norway is a monarchy in which the power is divided between three branches: a legislative branch which is also responsible for appropriations, the Storting; an executive branch, the Government

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The graves of foreign soldiers and prisoners of war from the First and Second World Wars are to be preserved and maintained. The overall responsibility for this lies with the Ministry of Culture and Equality.

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The Ministry of Finance monitors and analyses economic trends in Norway and abroad, and gives advice in a number of areas of economic policy.

International visitors program – local elections in Norway, September 9, 2019

Norway is holding elections to municipal councils and county councils on Monday September 9 2019. The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation is organising a visitors program for international guests from election management bodies and

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The principal responsibility of the Ministry of Energy is to achieve a coordinated and integrated energy policy. A primary objective is to ensure high value creation through efficient and environment-friendly management of Norway’s energy resources.