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Protocol Norway - Austria

Protocol between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Austria amending the Convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital signed in Vienna on 28 November 1995.

Women’s participation in peace processes

Ensuring women's participation and that both women and men's rights are safeguarded in peace processes and peace agreements is a central objective for Norway's work.

Training in the Norwegian language and social studies

The goal of training in the Norwegian language and social studies is that participants are to reach a level of skill in Norwegian that enables them to use or develop their competence in education, work and social life in general.

The Kavli Prize

The Kavli Prize recognises outstanding scientific research and honours highly creative scientists. The prize should also promote public understanding of scientists and their work, and foster international cooperation among scientists.

The Abel Prize

The Abel Prize recognizes pioneering scientific achievements in mathematics. The prize shall also help boost the status of the field of mathematics in society and stimulate children and youth to become interested in mathematics.

Agreement Norway - Uruguay

Agreement Norway - Andorra

Agreement between Government of the Kingdom of Norway and Government of the Principality of Andorra concerning the exchange of information relating to tax matters.

RETHOS: New Governance System

A new governance system has been established for the National Curricula applied to higher health and welfare education in Norway.

The Barents Sea South

The 23rd licensing round, which was announced in January 2015, includes 54 blocks in the Barents Sea, many of them in the previously disputed area west of the delimitation line between Norway and Russia.

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

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.

The Petroleum Taxation Act

Act of 13 June 1975 No. 35 relating to the Taxation of Subsea Petroleum Deposits, etc. (the Petroleum Taxation Act). Last amended by Act of 21 June 2013 No. 66.

Cooperation on foreign and security policy

Norway and the EU cooperate closely in the area of foreign policy. Working together increases our ability to promote shared values and interests effectively.

State-ownership in the energy sector

In the government’s view, private ownership should be the main rule in Norwegian business and industry. Direct state ownership requires a special justification.

Reindeer husbandry and indigenous peoples' rights

Reindeer husbandry policies are guided by two independent principles: economic policy and indigenous peoples' rights.

Trucker's Guide

In this guide, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration has gathered important information that heavy vehicle operators need to know in order to drive safely in Norway.

The ocean nation of Norway

Every day hundreds of thousands of Norwegians go to work in the ocean industries, which together account for about 70 per cent of Norway’s export earnings.

Facts about the UN Security Council election

The UN Security Council has 15 members: five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the UK and the US) and ten non-permanent members, which are elected by the UN General Assembly for a term of two years.

Norwegian Carbon Credit Procurement Program

Norway is committed to an ambitious climate policy and has a target under the Paris Agreement of 55 % GHG emissions reduction by 2030 relative to 1990 levels (Nationally Determined Contribution - NDC).

Questions and answers: Norway tightens its rules for Ukrainians

Below are questions and answers regarding the tightening of rules for Ukranians.