The first Norwegian in space? Nima Shahinian could become Norway’s first astronaut
Hakadal-born Nima Shahinian has begun an astronaut training program in Russia that can help him become the first Norwegian in space. The first Norwegian in…
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Norway is violating EEA rules by limiting sickness benefits to people staying abroad, ESA warns
By limiting payouts of sickness benefits to recipients from Norway that travel to other EEA countries, Norway is violating the EEA rules, the EEA Authority…
Norwegian Minister reacts to entry restriction criticism from ESA: “We will follow the rules”
After the ESA said that Norway’s entry restrictions are in conflict with the EEA rules, Norway’s Minister of Justice Monica Mæland noted that the Norwegian…
Norway’s entry restrictions are in breach of EEA rules, ESA warns
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) believes that Norway’s current entry restrictions are in conflict with the EEA rules on the right to free movement. The…
Norwegian support scheme for alternative fuel gets thumbs up from ESA
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has given the go-ahead for a Norwegian support scheme that aims to contribute to investments in infrastructure for alternative fuels….
ESA approves VAT exemption on electric cars in Norway for two additional years
On Wednesday, the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) approved the VAT exemption on electric zero-emission cars for another two years. ESA believes it is in line…
68 Norwegian tunnels do not comply with EEA safety rules, ESA warns
The EFTA Surveillance Authority says that 68 Norwegian road tunnels that are part of the European road network Tern do not meet the EEA rules’…
ESA opens formal case against Norway after social security scandal
The supervisory body ESA (European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority) believes that Norway has not respected the EEA rules in the Social Security Ordinance and…
ESA takes Norway to court for rules on hospital choice
The ESA surveillance body is taking Norway to the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Court because of rules that restrict access to choose hospital treatment…
ESA believes that Norway must strengthen the surveillance of swine fever
The EEA monitoring body ESA has inspected Norwegian pig farms. They believe that Norway must strengthen the surveillance of Norwegian domestic pigs and wild boars…
British companies complain to ESA about Norwegian wool subsidy scheme
British wool companies believe that the Norwegian wool subsidy scheme is incompatible with the rules of the EEA Agreement and have filed a complaint with…
ESA approves tax benefits for small and newly established companies
ESA (EFTA Surveillance Authority) approves changes to the support scheme that gives tax benefits to small and newly established companies in Norway. Two years ago,…
Norwegian company will contribute to moon landing
The half Norwegian ammunition and rocket group, Nammo, will create a rocket engine for the ESA’s moon landing project. The company informs in a press…
ESA brings Norway to Court
ESA brings Norway to court for discrimination ESA is bringing Norway to court on discrimination of fathers. They further believe Norway fail to comply to…
ESA satisfied with rules for shipyard workers
ESA satisfied with Norwegian rules for foreign shipyard workers The EEA Authority ESA believes today’s rules for foreign shipyard workers are good enough. Workers get…
The book agreement may be illegal
ESA believes the book agreement may be illegal The Norwegian book agreement will be scrutinized in Brussels. The reason is suspicion of illegal price cooperation….
ESA: Norway does not comply with rights for patients
ESA: Norway does not comply with EEA rights for hospital patients Norwegian authorities violate EEA rules by making it difficult for Norwegians to apply for…
Clear signal to expand seafarers grant
European Economic Area (EEA), European Supervisory Authorities (ESA) gives the green light that the grant scheme for seafarers can be expanded by approximately 80 million kroner…
The European Space Agency (ESA) approves support scheme for hydrogen stations
An ESA aid scheme for the development of hydrogen stations in Akershus for a total of NOK 25 million has been given the green light…
ESA approves aid scheme for charter holidays to northern Norway
The EEA Authority, the European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority (ESA), gave a clear signal for three new years of funding for charter tourism to…
