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The lending regulation 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022

This article gives an overview of the Norwegian lending regulation from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022.

Election observation

The purpose of election observation is to determine whether the election and the electoral process are in compliance with national and international legislation and other universal principles for democratic elections.

Safe schools for children in conflict areas

Currently, 27 million children in conflict areas are not in school, according to Unicef. Norway gives high priority to the protection of children’s education in conflict areas.

Film and Photo

Film and Photo Film Photo see Flickr

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,

The Antarctic

The Antarctic contains some of the last vast undisturbed areas of nature in the world. Plants, animals, ecosystems and cultural heritage in the Antarctic face an unrelenting growing pressure from traffic, environmental toxins and climate change. The

Video - Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Way up north, in the permafrost, 1300 kilometers beyond the Arctic Circle, is the world's largest secure seed storage. A video produced by the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food tells the story about the Vault.

Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

This is an overview of Norway’s support to Ukraine and other countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Grants from the Norwegian International Climate and Forest Initiative

Information about grants from the Norwegian International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI) and how you can apply.

Budget day

The Støre Government's Amendment to the 2022 Fiscal Budget Proposal will be published on these pages on 8 November 2021. This is an overview of the most important budget day publications:

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Taximeters

The requirements to taximeters apply when they are sold or offered for sale, and the measurement result is used in economic transaction. Different specified devices must be connected to the interface of a taximeter in service.

Biocidal Products

Registration in the national product register, language requirement for labelling and national fee

Lighting equipment for vehicles

The technical requirements according to Directive 2007/46/EC are implemented through this regulation. Requirements for lights in addition to UNECE 48 and sound signal.

Inorganic fertilising products

The requirements apply to mineral fertilisers and liming materials. It also applies to plant biostimulants and composting additives other than those containing microorganisms.

Meld. St. 20 (2020–2021) - National Transport Plan 2022–2033

NOU 2021: 4 - Norway towards 2025 – Summary

Meld. St. 35 (2020–2021) - Norwegian exports of defencerelated products in 2020, export control and international non-proliferation cooperation

Deferral of decision regarding a second dose for 12 to 15-year-olds

One dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been offered to children aged 12 to 15 since the beginning of September. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has considered whether they should also be offered a second dose, but has recommended waiting for

Increased preparedness on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

Today, the Norwegian Government has decided to heighten the emergency preparedness in relation to infrastructure, onshore and offshore installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.