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Nordic cooperation

The Nordic Council of Ministers is the key platform for Nordic cultural cooperation. Culture and the arts are the very cornerstones of the Nordic community.

International sports cooperation

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is involved in international cooperation on sport issues and is represented at the European Council and in various forums dealing with anti-doping and sports facilities. In addition, there is extensive

Joint Strike Missile (JSM) - A Considerably Strengthened Norwegian Threshold Against War and Conflict

Friday the 23rd of May 2014 the Norwegian Government presented a bill to Parliament where it proposes to invest nearly NOK 3.7 billion (USD 622 million) in the third and final phase of development of the Joint Strike Missile. The JSM has been in

Convention Norway - Cyprus

The child's place of residence and contact arrangements

Parents are free to agree on arrangements regarding parental responsibility, the child's place of residence, and access and contact arrangements. In the event of a separation, married and cohabiting parents with children under the age of 16 are

On the Act relating to certain circumstances concerning political parties (Party Act - 2005)

In this Bill, the Ministry of Government Administration and Reform presents a proposal for a new Act relating to certain circumstances concerning political parties.

Sports policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality has overall responsibility for the administration of profits generated by Norsk Tipping AS (Norway’s national lottery and gaming provider) for investment in sporting activities.

Cultural policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is responsible for the development of national cultural policy through legal and financial instruments.

The Safe Schools Declaration

The Safe Schools Declaration was developed through a process led by Argentina and Norway, with the objective of avoiding military use of schools and strengthen protection of children and education in conflict. The declaration was launched at the

Disabilities

Persons with disabilities have the same rights as others. The Norwegian government wants people to be able to live their lives freely, regardless of any disability. The Government wants to promote human rights and thereby equality, equal rights,

Child benefit

Those who have children under 18 years of age living permanently with them are entitled to child benefit. Child benefit is payable for each child without any means or needs testing and is tax-free.

Cash benefit for parents of infants

Families with children aged between one and two years who do not attend a kindergarten may receive a cash benefit.

Agreement Norway - Jersey for tax matters

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Jersey for the exchange of information relating to tax matters.

Agreement Norway - Jersey for ships or aircraft in international traffic

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Jersey for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to enterprises operating ships or aircraft in international traffic The Government of the Kingdom of Norway and the Government of Jersey, desiring

Agreement Norway - Monaco

Agreement Norway - Saint Lucia

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Commonwealth of Saint Lucia concerning the exchange of information relating to tax matters.

Agreement Norway - Jersey

Agreements between the Kongdom of Norway and Jersey Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Jersey for the exchange of information relating to tax matters Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Jersey for the avoidance of double taxation on

Agreement Norway - British Virgin Islands

Agreements between the Kingdom of Norway and the British Virgin Islands Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the British Virgin Islands for the exchange of information relating to taxes Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the British

Agreement Norway - Cayman Islands

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Agreement Norway - Isle of Man

Agreement Norway - Isle of Man Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Isle of Man for the exchange of information relating to tax matters Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Isle of Man for the avoidance of double taxation on