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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

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.

Diplomatic relations

The Oslo Diplomatic List Diplomat in Norway. The purpose of this booklet is to provide information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and immunities under the Vienna Conventions are implemented in Norway, and to offer

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.

Useful links

Information on Europe

Whaling and seal hunting

Prime Minister in Stockholm - Time in Office

Name From To Years Months Days 1. Kierulf, Otto Richard (Norway's Prime Minister 1871-1873) 21.07.1873 11.10.1880 7 2 20 11.10.1880 21.03.1884 3 5 10 10 8 0 2. Gram, Gregers 13.07.1889 06.03.1891 1 7 21 02.05.1893 14.10.1895 2 5

Conference against Radicalization and Violent Extremism

Thursday 6 November 2014, the Ministry hosted the Conference against Radicalization and Violent Extremism. The Minister of Justice and public Security, Mr. Anders Anundsen, opened the Conference.

Reindeer husbandry

Reindeer husbandry as an industry, culture and way of life is unique, both nationally and internationally.

Reindeer husbandry and indigenous peoples' rights

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

State ownership of land in Svalbard

The Norwegian state owns 98.75 per cent of all land in Svalbard. Through its ownership in Kings Bay AS and Bjørnøen AS, the state indirectly owns a further 0.75 per cent of land in the archipelago.

Offshore wind

Norway has an ambition to allocate areas for 30,000 MW of offshore wind production by 2040. The first areas for renewable energy production at sea on the Norwegian continental shelf were opened in 2020. Since then, the authorities have been working

Monetary policy

The current regulation on monetary policy was established 29 March 2001 in a white paper to the parliament (Report No. 29 (2000-2001). Norges Bank’s operational implementation of monetary policy shall be aimed at low and stable inflation, defined as

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.

The Norwegian Council of State

Meetings of the Norwegian Council of State are generally held on Fridays at 11:00 at the Royal Palace in Oslo.

About the Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance

The Secretary General is the highest permanent official position in the Ministry. The Secretary General relieves and advises the minister and coordinates the work in the Ministry. The Ministry functions as a professional secretariat for the

Budget day

Norway's National Budget for 2024 will be published on these pages on 6 October 2023. This is an overview of the most important budget day publications:

Contact the Ministry of Transport and Communications

Ministry of Transport and Communications Send e-mail Telephone: + 47 22 24 90 90 Fax: + 47 22 24 95 70 Postal address: PO Box 8010 Dep N-0030 Oslo Norway Visiting address: Akersgata 59 (R5), Oslo Norway Press centre

Child abduction is a criminal offence

Child abduction is regulated under Section 216 of the Norwegian General Civil Penal Code. Abduction from the person who has parental responsibility is a criminal offence. It is also an offence to abduct a child from the Child Welfare Services or

Frequently asked questions

Where is your child? Contact your nearest police station for advice on whether your child should be reported as missing and whether an international search notice should be issued. You can read more about searching for a child/abductor under