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Government Pension Fund and the Santiago principles

The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) was established in 2009 with the purpose of promoting the Santiago Principles. Norway is not a member of the IFSWF, but fully supports these principles.

Address on humanitarian disarmament and mine action

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt held this speech on a seminar at Kulturhuset in Oslo on humanitarian disarmament and mine action.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 30. januar

Norwegian control mechanism to improve security of electricity supply

The Norwegian Government is introducing a control mechanism including statutory responsibilities for hydropower producers to safeguard security of electricity supply.

Early Childhood Education and Care

Efforts to create the inclusive knowledge society must start early, and the government prioritises to lift the quality in the kindergarten sector.All children shall experience a safe environment for play, development and learning in good quality

Ukrainian refugees are having their right to drive in Norway expanded

It is almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and many Ukrainians have had to flee from their home country. They are in a very difficult situation and the Norwegian Government wants to offer Ukrainians in Norway predictability in respect of their

New ambassadors from Kuwait, China, Pakistan and Maldives

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 26 January 2023.

Norway will send tanks to Ukraine

The Norwegian government supports the donation of tanks to Ukraine and Norway will contribute to the donation.

The 2023 municipal speech: “My faith in all of you is formidable”

The Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, held her annual municipal speech today, in which she shared her expectations of the municipal health and care services for 2023.

Grave situation for Palestine refugees

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is in an extremely difficult financial situation due to a decrease in support from donors, high population growth and a steep rise in prices for food and

Offers advanced training for Ukrainian soldiers in Norway

- Norway will train Ukrainian soldiers as medical specialist, junior officers and snipers, says Minister of Defense, Bjørn Arild Gram.

APA 2023 submitted for consultation: A continued responsible and long-term management of the oil and gas resources

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal for the announcement of the APA 2023 licensing round (Awards in Predefined Areas) on public consultation.

Learning environments and bullying

All children and pupils have the right to a good and safe learning environment that promotes health, well-being and learning.

Who is responsible for what within the kindergarten sector?

The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training, the County Governors, the municipalities and kindergarten owners are responsible for kindergartens.

Laws and regulations governing schools

The Education Act The Education Act refers to: The right and obligation to primary and lower secondary education, and the right to upper secondary education. Private primary and lower secondary schools that do not receive government subsidies and

Student welfare

The universities and university colleges have the overall responsibility for the students’ learning environment. As a general rule, all institutions encompassed by the Act relating to universities and university colleges must be associated with a

Research Ethics

Academic freedom is a fundamental principle of research and is an important condition for ensuring independent and reliable research. At the same time, the credibility of research depends on us being ability to trust the researchers. Ethics in

Standard agreement for research and investigation assignments

Standard agreements for research and investigation assignments are for use by anyone who wants independent commissioned research with a high degree of legitimacy. Public employers are encouraged to consider the standard agreement for research and

Norway increases support to Lake Chad region

Norway is providing NOK 730 million in aid to Nigeria and the other countries in the Lake Chad region, which have been hit hard by violent extremism, climate change, poverty and hunger.

Norwegian residence permits to be extended for people displaced from Ukraine

The Norwegian Government is extending its temporary collective protection scheme for displaced people from Ukraine. Those who have already been granted a residence permit under the scheme will have it automatically extended for one year.

National charging strategy

Electric vehicles (EVs) are likely to be the preferred zero-emission technology in many vehicle segments towards 2030, even if other technologies eventually can become more relevant. If we are to achieve the goals for the vehicle population in 2025