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Norway is transferring Palestinian clearence revenues

‘I am very pleased that Norway, based on an understanding between the Palestinian and Israeli governments, is transferring USD 438 million, which the Palestinian government will use to cover expenses for electricity and fuel,’ said Foreign Minister

Tax lessons for governments from Henry George

The 19th-century political economist understood that the whole of society should benefit from outsized profits.

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South Sudan: Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement

The following is the text of a joint statement by the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States.

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has honourably discharged Ms. Gunn Karin Gjul as state secretary to Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Ms. Karianne Oldernes Tung.

National One Health Strategy Against Antimicrobial Resistance 2024–2033

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NAWSARH project

The work to phase in the new SAR Queen rescue helicopters is now in its final stages.

Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine

'Norway has recently contributed NOK 700 million to a multinational initiative to procure drones for Ukraine,' said Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram. On 9 January, he attended a Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein

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The State’s direct ownership comprises companies where the State’s ownership is managed directly by a ministry. This currently includes 69 companies.

Joint Statement by Nordic Baltic countries on energy situation in the Republic of Moldova

We note Gazprom’s decision to cease gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1st 2025. This action is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Mailinn Lindtveit Stoveland is appointed as political adviser to Minister of International Development, Ms. Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

Joint statement on the situation in Myanmar

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General tax conventions between Norway and other states

General tax conventions for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion,and other international agreements regarding tax matters.

Treaty withholding tax rates on dividends from Norway

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Right of use and copyright for photos and video material

Photos and video material on government.no is free of use when the rights to the material are owned by the Ministries, the Office of the Prime Minister or Norwegian Ministries Digitalisation Organisation (DIO). This right of use does not apply to

Statement on attack in New Orleans on 1 January

We condemn the horrific attack in New Orleans. We extend our deepest sympathies to the victims and their families during this difficult time.

New Year Speech 2025

'It is distressing that the nuclear powers are failing to find a path towards controlled disarmament. It is frustrating that powerful countries cannot reach agreement on what is most fundamental to people’s lives, to the life of every nation: peace,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre National radio and television, 1 January 2025

Joint statement by the Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers on the situation in Georgia

The Nordic Baltic Eight countries (NB8): Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre: Statement on the situation in Gaza

The recent attacks in North Gaza against some of the few remaining operational hospitals, are unacceptable.

OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

The OECD is an intergovernmental organization focused on economic, social, and environmental development in democratic states. The OECD has 34 member countries. The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion participates in the Employment, Labour and