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Questions & answers on new rules barring entry to Norway

As a result of the coronavirus situation, the Government has adopted new border control rules, entry rules and rules on rejecting some foreign nationals. Questions and answers about the new rules follow.

New Combat Aircraft for the Norwegian Armed Forces

Welcome to kampfly.no, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence's homepage for the acquisition of new combat aircraft for the Norwegian Armed Forces. Norway plans an acquisition of up to 52 F-35A.

Meld. St. 28 (2012-2013) - Unique ideas, major assets

Meld. St. 18 (2012-2013) - Long-term perspectives – knowledge provides opportunity

Meld. St. 18 (2012–2013) Report to the Storting (White Paper) Summary

Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Norway is a staunch defender of human rights, including the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons (LGBT). We will have the courage to speak out when others are silent, say the new guidelines for the Norwegian Foreign Service.

NOU 2016: 20 - Official Norwegian Report – The Equity Share of the Government Pension Fund Global

Unofficial translation of chapter 1

Agreement Norway - Jersey for individuals

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Jersey for the avoidance of double taxation on individuals.

Protocol Norway - Switzerland

Protocol between the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation amending the Convention for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and on capital and the protocol, signed at Bern on 7 September 1987, as amended by the

Convention Norway - Chile

Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Chile for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital. Convention of 2001 Pursuant to the Most Favour Nation Clause

Food security

The issue of food security is to guarantee everyone access to sufficient and safe food - even in times of crisis. Self-sufficiency is important for food security.

Supervision of foster homes

The municipality where the foster home is located is responsible for supervision of all children in foster homes.

Sanctions and restrictive measures

The UN Security Council can impose sanctions that are legally binding under international law on states, persons or entities.

Whaling

As a part of old traditions in Norway, hunting for minke whale is being done in Norwegian waters. After a five year break, whaling started up again in 1993. In Norway, whale hunting has always been done in combination with traditional fisheries.

Whistleblowing in the Foreign Service

Employees are encouraged to report illegal, unethical or other unacceptable circumstances in the Foreign Service, including financial irregularities related to projects financed by the Ministry.

The Norwegian Polar Institute

The Norwegian Polar Research Institute is the central state institution for the mapping and scientific investigations in polar regions, in addition to serving as the professional and strategic advisor for the central administration on environmental

Web page: http://www.npolar.no/en/

Riksantikvaren (The Directorate for Cultural Heritage)

Riksantikvaren is the directorate for cultural environment management and the Ministry of Climate and Environment's advisory and executive body for cultural environment management.

Web page: https://www.riksantikvaren.no/en/

The Department of Hospital Ownership

The Ministry of Health and Care Services manages the ownership of the regional health authorities and the Norwegian Health Network (Norsk helsenett SF) and the Department’s principal task is to safeguard the governance thereof.

Director General Målfrid Bjærum

Gardermoen 08.02.2008

All photo: Ole G. Hertzenberg Minister of Agriculture and Food Terje Riis-Johansen. Terje Riis-Johansen. Seeds.