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History of the Ministry of Culture and Equality
12/03/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe Ministry of Culture and Equality was established in 1982 under the name Ministry of Culture and Science. Prior to that date, the Ministry of Church and Education bore national responsibility for Norwegian cultural affairs. Since then, the
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Broadcasting and on-demand audiovisual services
10/03/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityBroadcasting entails the transmission of radio or TV programmes, the key element being that these are received directly and in real time by the public. On-demand audiovisual services are services that have as their main objective offering programmes
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Gender equality
06/03/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityWe wish to promote equality and put in place better protection against discrimination for everyone. A society free from discrimination is a prerequisite for equality and equal opportunities. We therefore need a robust and transparent statutory
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The role of Norsk Tipping
03/03/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityNorsk Tipping is a government-owned limited company that holds exclusive rights to a number of games being offered in Norway.
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Gaming in Norway
03/03/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe overarching goal of regulating the gaming market in Norway is to prevent gaming problems and other negative consequences of gaming, as well as to ensure that gaming is conducted in a responsible and safe manner. Additionally, the regulation aims
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Supervision, control and monitoring
28/02/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe 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
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Literature
13/02/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe literature policy aims to facilitate diversity and quality, and to ensure widespread access to literature for everyone in Norway. A wide selection of literature and good accessibility is crucial for democracy and freedom of speech.
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Sami cultural policy
11/02/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development holds the overall state responsibility for Sami policy in Norway, while the Ministry of Culture and Equality holds sectoral responsibility for cultural policy.
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Norwegian War Graves Service
30/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe history, tasks and organisation of the Norwegian War Graves Service.
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Legislation and documentation
30/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityLegislation, regulations and the grant scheme for war graves and documentation relating to war graves.
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Foreign war graves in Norway
30/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityThere are 29 450 foreign war graves in Norway. All foreign war graves are maintained and provided for by the Norwegian Government.
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Museums and cultural heritage
28/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityOur 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
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Hate speech and cyberhate
22/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityNo one should be subjected to hate or trolling on the basis of their faith, skin colour, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression etc. Hate can have serious consequences for individuals, groups and society as a whole.
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More equal and inclusive society for all LGBTQ people
21/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe attack that took place on the night of 25 June 2022 is a painful reminder that work still needs to be done - also politically - to make Norway a safer, more equal and inclusive society for all LGBTQ people. The Government is strengthening
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Protection against harmful content
16/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe 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
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Film and gaming policy
16/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityFilms, computer games and other audiovisual productions are important forms of artistic expression that contribute to the public discourse in Norway. The film industry and the market for audiovisual productions are undergoing major change, partly as
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Discrimination based on ethnicity, religion or belief
19/12/2024 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe Government will prevent and combat racism and ethnic discrimination in Norwegian society. Racism and discrimination lead to fewer voices being heard and fewer perspectives being presented. Racism and discrimination can be an obstacle for an
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New Action Plan to Combat Racism and Discrimination Against Muslims
13/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and Equality, Office of the Prime MinisterThe Norwegian government has presented a new action plan with 30 measures to combat racism and discrimination against Muslims. The action plan also includes the authorities' efforts against racism and discrimination of Muslims outside of Norway.
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The Norwegian Government Strengthens and Renews Commitment to Gender Equality
10/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe Government has presented a white paper on sexual harassment and the country's first strategy for gender equality between men and women.
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Royal Norwegian Navy Sailor Accounted for from World War II (Sigurd Arvid Nilsen)
27/11/2024 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityThe Norwegian War Graves Service announced today that Ordinary Seaman Sigurd Arvid Nilsen, 23, killed during World War 2, was accounted for on 14 November, 2024. An official headstone will be erected on his grave in Flateyri, Iceland.