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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

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Introduction programme

The goal is to give the individual basic skills in the Norwegian language and a fundamental insight into Norwegian social conditions and to prepare him/her for work or education.

Area focus

In some areas with major and complex social challenges, the state and municipalities have joined together to make an extra effort.

Volunteering and dialogue

Voluntary organisations and sports associations are the glue in many local communities.

Promoting Norwegian business interests abroad

The promotion of Norwegian business interests abroad has always been one of most important tasks of the Foreign Service. In today’s changing world, this task is becoming more complex. The needs of Norwegian-based companies have also changed

Sexual orientation and gender identity in the context of human rights

Lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, trans and intersex (LHBTI) people experience serious violations of human rights throughout the world. They are excluded from educational institutions, the labour market and health services; they are subjected to

Agreement Norway - Mauritius

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Mauritiuas Concerning the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters

Protocol Norway - Barbados

Protocol between the Kingdom of Norway and Barbados amending the Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and Barbados for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital signed at

Agreement Norway - Bahrain

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Bahrain concerning the exchange of information relating to tax matters.

Convention Norway - Australia

Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and Australia for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and the prevention of fiscal evasion.

Convention Norway - Portugal

Agreement Norway - Aruba

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in respect of Aruba, for the exchange of information with respect to taxes.

Convention Norway - Argentina

Convention between The Kingdom of Norway and The Republic of Argentina for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital.

Protocol 2009 Norway - Austria

Protocol and additional 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

Agreement Norway - Bahamas

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas concerning information on tax matters.

International cultural engagement

The primary objective of the Government's efforts to promote Norwegian culture internationally is to help Norwegian artists to gain access to key arenas abroad and thus reach a wider audience.

The Holberg Prize

The Holberg Prize recognises path-breaking scientific work in the humanities, social sciences, law and theology. The prize shall in addition contribute to raising the status of these disciplines in society and to stimulating interest in these fields

Convention Norway - Switzerland

The Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and on capital was signed on 7 September 1987 and entered into force on 2 May 1989. The text of the

Parents who have a child outside of a relationship automatically have joint parental responsibility

In principle, all children born from and including 1 January 2020 have parents with joint parental responsibility. This applies to children whose parents are married, children whose parents are cohabitants, and children whose parents do not live