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Construction

The start of the construction work, April 2007

From the start of the construction work, April 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: The Directorate of Public Construction and Property Photo:

Nordic Council of Ministers Conference on Labour Market Inclusion of Refugees

In this conference on 13th June, hosted by the 2017 Norwegian Chairmanship of the Nordic Council of Ministers, the focus of plenary sessions and workshops will be on key strategic elements for a successful labour market and social integration,

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.

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

The role of Norsk Tipping

Norsk Tipping is a government-owned limited company that holds exclusive rights to a number of games being offered in Norway.

Long Term Defence Plan adopted

On 15 November the Storting adopted Norway’s new Long Term Defence Plan. Now begins the job of putting the contents of the plan into effect. This article explains a bit about the way forward.

Children moving or travelling abroad

Parental responsibility includes the rights and responsibilities of a parent in relation to the child or the property of the child. Special rules apply in situations where a parent and child intend to relocate to another country or to travel abroad.

Global Health

Norway’s efforts in the area of global health aim both to combat poverty in low-income countries and to strengthen global health preparedness and international cooperation, which also benefit Norway. Norway plays a leading role in the global health

Organic food production

Organic farming helps increase food diversity and provides consumers with products in demand.

Knowledge cooperation

Through international cooperation, the Ministry of Education and Research will contribute to increased quality, renewal, and relevance within the areas of kindergarten, education and research.

Laws and regulations governing schools

The Education Act The Education Act refers to: The right and obligation to primary and lower secondary education, and the right to upper secondary education. Private primary and lower secondary schools that do not receive government subsidies and

Mediation and parental cooperation

Married couples and cohabitants who have children under 16 and who move apart and parents considering legal action may be allowed up to seven hours of free mediation.

The best interests of the child

Children’s right to be heard and to make their own decisions is regulated in sections 31–33 of the Children Act. There may also be special provisions in other Acts concerning children’s right to be heard and to make their own decisions. Before

Wildlife Management

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responsible for the regular management under the Wildlife Act and for the regulation of hunting and trapping of wildlife species deemed harvestable by the environmental authorities.

Soil protection

Compared to many other countries, Norway has limited areas of arable land. Safeguarding food production requires strong soil protection measures, combined with better utilization of available farmland.However, soil conservation must be balanced

Museums and cultural heritage

Our museums interpret the development of our society, the self-esteem of our nation and our shared standards of democracy and freedom of expression. Museums are the foundations on which our democracy rests, in that they are part of the essential

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 Holberg Prize

The Holberg Prize recognises path-breaking scientific work in the humanities, social sciences, law and theology. The prize shall in addition contribute to raising the status of these disciplines in society and to stimulating interest in these fields