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Norway’s efforts to promote freedom of expression and independent media

Freedom of expression is a prerequisite for a functioning democracy where all members of society have access to information and can participate in social and political life. Freedom of expression is also an enabler of other human rights, such as

Food safety

In comparison to other countries, Norway has few problems with food as a disease vector. Although food safety is generally good, it requires a sustained effort to ensure that food remains safe.

Tertiary Vocational Education

Tertiary vocational education provides vocational education founded on upper secondary education or equivalent prior learning and work experience, and comprises the equivalent of at least one-half and no more than two entire academic years.

Research cooperation

Increasingly, research is being carried out in cooperation across national borders, and a growing proportion of resources for research are being distributed in international competitive arenas.

Funding of Kindergartens

The goal is to make kindergarten available to all children regardless of their parents’ financial situation.

Protection against harmful content

The technological developments within the audiovisual sector has led to a strong increase with reference to the availability of audiovisual content. As audiovisual content takes up more and more time of children and young people’s life the risk of

Convention Norway - United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: The Treaty between Norway and Russia concerning maritime delimitation and cooperation in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean.

RETHOS: Status

New National Curricula Regulations are being developed for the twenty programmes of education listed above. These will be statutory and must be adhered to by all the higher education institutions concerned. The curricula will be implemented in the

Press centre

Welcome to the press center of the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development. On this page, we aim to accommodate easy and quick access to relevant information for the press and media.

Women, Peace and Security

In 2000 the UN Security Council adopted the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The resolution emphasize that war and conflicts affect men, boys, women, and girls differently. Therefore, both men and women need to take part in decisions

CLIMIT and Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME)

CLIMIT is a national programme for research, development and demonstration of technologies for capture, transport and storage of CO2 from fossil-based power production and industry.

Laws and legislative work

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security is responsible for ensuring that the Norwegian legislation is of high quality.

Reindeer trade economy

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

Beet seed

Requirements to seeds applies to the production with a view to marketing, import and the marketing of beet seed. Different specified requirements in connection with import of beet seed.

Seed of oil and fibre plants

Requirements to seeds applies to the production with a view to marketing, import and the marketing of seed of oil and fibre plants. Different specified requirements in connection with import of seed of oil and fibre plants.

Trans fatty acids

Setting maximum levels for the content of trans fatty acids in foods.

Meld. St. 14 (2020–2021) - Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021

Chapter 1

Cableways

Safety on cableways that rare not regulated by Regulation EU 2016/424