The Government supports ‘blue’ jobs
– This is a strategy for future jobs. Through generations of Norwegians have focused on the sea, and businesses related to the sea are responsible…
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The government is evaluating digital border defenses
The Government believes that Norway must strengthen its protection against threats in the digital space, and that it is therefore a need to establish a…
The Government proposes to change child support after age 18
“Our main goal with these proposals is to make the child support scheme better, more accurate and fair “, says Solveig Horne, the minister for…
Government increases state support for abortion
The Norwegian government has increased funding for family planning, and safe abortion, by 85 million. ‘We believe that women have control over their own bodies,…
Norway provides NOK 64 million for efforts to prevent famine in Somalia
Somalia has once again been hit by a severe drought, which could quickly develop into a famine. ‘A large proportion of the population is affected…
Reindeer subsidies
The Government offers reindeer owners NOK 114.5 million in subsidies for in 2017/2018 The Government’s negotiating team has today proposed a budget of NOK 114.5…
Doctors believe government regulations create work unnecessarily
Pupils and students who must demonstrate the medical reasons for their absences from school have become a major additional burden on GPs, said Allmennlegeforeningen (the…
The government is building a new asylum center at Trandum
The government wants to improve conditions for asylum children waiting to be deported from the country, and they are expanding the Immigration Detention Centre at…
Government proposes new regulations for family immigration
The Norwegian government desired to reject the applications of family immigration to Norway if part of the family is in a country that respects asylum…
Government is not happy about Trumps entry ban
Prime Minister Erna Solberg is concerned that the new US travel restrictions could help to undermine efforts to combat extremists. – Our strategy in the…
Government: Brexit proposal in a few days
The British government is “within days” of presenting a bill to start the Brexit process, says Brexit Minister David Davis. The British Supreme Court stated…
The Government will continue austerity measures
Immigration and Integration Minister Sylvi Listhaug has issued a consultation proposal that the temporary tightening of measures for asylum arrivals from autumn 2015 will be…
The government vows to increase investment in renewable energy
When the annual meeting of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) takes place in Abu Dhabi at the weekend, Norway will be in place with its…
Government says hospital queues are getting shorter
Health Minister, Bent Høie, said hospital queue waiting periods are now, on average, 61 days. That is 29 days shorter than in 2002, but the…
Brende most popular in government
Foreign Minister Brende (H) is more popular than the boss. 50.5 percent think he is doing a good job, which is the best result in…
Government raises maximum penalty to 40 years imprisonment
The government wants an end to the ‘quantity discount’ in criminal cases, and propose up to 40 years in prison for the most serious cases…
NOK 39.7 million to the fight against fisheries crime
‘Fisheries crime poses a threat to the world’s fisheries resources and to economic development in developing countries. International cooperation is essential in the fight against…
Government removes requirement for quarterly reports by bussinesses
The Finance Ministry has removed the requirement for reporting and publication of quarterly results of listed companies. The decision is related to the EU changes…
Government proposes injecting new millions into ‘Store Norske’ group
The government has proposed giving up to 244 million in loans and equity to the Store Norske group in Svalbard. ‘We have previously given evidence…
Government launching strategy against hate speech
The police must investigate and prosecute hate speech more often than it does today, and more research is needed on those affected by hate speech….