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Unified Effort - Expert Commision on Norwegian Security and Defence Policy

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Regulations relating to amendments to the Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals out of concern for public health

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Regulations relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals without a residence permit in the realm, out of concern for public health

In order to safeguard public health in connection with an outbreak of COVID-19, which is a disease hazardous to the public health, an administrative decision may be taken under the Immigration Act to reject a foreign national without a residence

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Report No 14 to the Storting (2019–2020) - The Skills Reform – Lifelong Learning

Regulations relating to amendments to the Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals without a residence permit in the realm, out of concern for public health

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Regulations relating to amendments to the Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals without a residence permit in the realm, out of concern for public health

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Regulations relating to amendments to the Regulations of 15 March 2020 No. 293 relating to rejection etc. of foreign nationals out of concern for public health

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Regrettable that Lithuania withdraws from Convention on Cluster Munitions

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