Norway.no aims to improve the quality of public web sites. Here is a selection of Norwegian public agencies which Norway.no rates as having good web pages in English.
Web site of the month:
Vox - Norwegian Institute for Adult Learning
The Norwegian Institute for Adult Learning aims to improve the basic skills in the adult population in the areas of reading, writing, arithmetic and the use of ICT. Vox is responsible for developing and implementing the introductory course curriculum for immigrants. On the Vox web site, you can find information about Vox's activities and links to relevant courses and programmes.
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Other selected web sites:
BEDIN Company Information
BEDIN is an Internet service operated by VINN on behalf of the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Bedin provides information and advice regarding establishing and running business activities in Norway, for example taxation, book-keeping, personell administration, legislation, importation and exportation. If you can not find what you are looking for on their web pages, you can call their telephone hotline.
Directorate of Immigration
provides information about residence, asylum, citizenship and visa applications, integration programmes, interpreting services and family reunification.
Frostating Court of Appeal
is one of Norway's six courts of appeal (lagmannsrett). The court is located in Trondheim. On their web site, you can find information about different types of court cases, persons in charge, FAQs and practical advice regarding court proceedings.
Government.no
provides links to the Office of the Prime Minister and the Royal Norwegian Ministries. You will also find official press releases and official publications.
Housing Bank (Husbanken)
The Housing Bank is the main agency implementing Norwegian housing policy. On their web site, you can find information about interest rates, housing allowances, loans and grants. They have useful customer-related information such as advice on buying your own home and a web-based learning program in seven languages about living in Norway.
NOKUT - Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education
provides news and information about education and the general recognition of foreign qualifications in Norway. Application forms for getting your education recognised may be downloaded from this web site. It is wise to apply in good time; the average processing time for applications is four months.
Norges Bank
provides information about monetary policy in Norway, interest rates, currency and market values. They also have a useful FAQ web page and press releases about financial matters.
Nortrade
cooperates with the Ministry of Trade And Industry and Innovation Norway to provide news and information from Norwegian import and export companies from various industry sectors. These sectors include construction, consumer goods, oil & gas, ICT, maritime and seafood industries.
Norway Portal
presents links to official sites around the world, on behalf of The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These sites provide information about each country’s diplomatic, tourist and trade relations with Norway. From here, you will find embassy service and contact information, cultural event news, travel tips, business, education and research project advice, social and political news and more
Norway Post (Posten)
aims to provide good, uniform postal services throughout Norway. Their web site has information about, and access to: letter and package services, change of address services, financial services and even a ticket ordering service.
Norwegian Directorate of Health
The Directorate of Health is a specialist body in the areas of public health and living conditions and health services. On their web site, you can find useful information on selected topics such as mental health, tobacco, electronic prescriptions and more. They have also a range of publications that can be downloaded in English and news updates on health related matters.
Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO)
supports Norwegian industry and promotes economic growth. Their web site is well structured with information about patent applications, trademark registration and design protection. In addition they have links to relevant laws such as the Norwegian Patent Act in English, and a search and information centre for checking registered inventions.
Norwegian Pollution Control Authority
is a directorate under the Ministry of the Environment. They provide news and information about air, noise, water and chemical pollution, climate change, ozone issues and much more. Their web site is well structured and full of useful, interesting and up-to-date information.
Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority
is responsible for monitoring and regulating the postal and telecommunications markets in Norway. Their web site has links to relevant acts and regulations, application forms and publications.
Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
This web site is aimed at non-Norwegian members of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens Pensjonskasse). It describes what privileges a member has, and the types of of payments membership ensures.
NOVA - Norwegian Social Research
aims to develop knowledge and understanding of social conditions and processes of change in Norway. You will find links to their research work, which includes projects about youth, quality of life, ageing, migration, minorities and social policy.
Research Council of Norway
is Norway's official body for the development and implementation of national research strategy. It is an advisory body, a research funding agency and initiator of meeting places and research networking. On the council's web site you will find information about research funding, events and Norwegian research policy.
State of the Environment Norway
provides the latest information on environmental issues in Norway, on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of the Environment and in cooperation with Norwegian environmental authorities. You will find scientific presentations, legislation and international agreements, downloadable data sets, environmental targets, references and other relevant links.
Statistics Norway
Statistics Norway's web site ssb.no contains up-to-date statistics and analyses in addition to detailed background information on various statistics. The information published on ssb.no is free of charge. The statistics can be found by clicking on Statistics by Subjects or by using the Search or A-Z functions. An e-mail subscription service is also available. All publications from Statistics Norway are available in electronic format on ssb.no.
Stortinget.no
The Storting is the Norwegian Parliament. It is the supreme arena for political debate and decision-making in the Kingdom of Norway. On the Storting's web site you can find information about the Norwegian Constitution, members of the Storting, standing committees and you can also watch live TV-coverage from the Storting.
Study in Norway
has a lot of useful and udated information for those wanting to study in Norway. The web site provides a list of all study institutions in Norway, information about study programmes, admission procedures, scholarships, FAQs and more.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has gathered web pages in several languages to inform the world about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. The web site includes the latest news items about the seed vault, video clips, FAQs and links to cooperative organisations' web sites.
velkommenoslo.no
is a web site for refugees and immigrants settling in Oslo. Here you will find lots of useful information about Norwegian language training, recognition of of foreign qualifications, education and work for immigrants, refugees and a network of people engaged in language training and qualification services.
Visit Norway
is the official tourist information portal for Norway run by Innovation Norway. It is a colourful and informative portal with links to all the major tourist destinations in Norway. The portal inlcudes information on travel facts and listings for accommodation and activities.
