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Government Of Norway Recommended by GOVERNMENT OF NORWAY. norway government. Norway Stortinget (Parliament) http://www.internationalist.com/SERVICE/GOVERNMENTS/Norway.html
Norway Government CURRENT GOVERNMENT. King, Harald V,. Prime Minister, Bondevik, Kjell Magne. of Transport Communications, Skogsholm, Torild. Governor, Bank of Norway, Gjedrem, Svein. http://www.nationbynation.com/Norway/Gov.html
Extractions: BACK TO THE FRONT PAGE BASIC INFO. GEOGRAPHY GOVERNMENT ... NORWAY The functions of the King are mainly ceremonial, but he has influence as the symbol of unity. The Council of Ministers consists of a prime minister chosen by the political parties represented in the Storting and other ministers. The 165 members of the Storting are elected from 18 fylker (counties) for 4-year terms according to a complicated system of proportional representation. After elections, the Storting divides into two chambers, theOdelsting and the Lagting, which meet separately or jointly depending on the legislative issue under consideration. CURRENT GOVERNMENT King Harald V, Prime Minister Bondevik, Kjell Magne Min. of Agriculture Sponheim, Lars Davoy, Laila Haugland, Valgerd Svarstad Min. of Defense Krohn Devold, Kristin Clemet, Kristin Min. of the Environment Brende, Borge Min. of Finance Foss, Per-Kristian Min. of Fisheries and Nordic Cooperation Ludvigsen, Svein Min. of Foreign Affairs Petersen, Jan Min. of Health Hoybraten, Dagfinn Min. of International Development Frafjord Johnson
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Extractions: Languages Spanish Portuguese German Italian Korean Arabic Japanese Time, Inc. Time.com People Fortune EW InStyle Business 2.0 OSLO, Norway Norway's Labour government has resigned five weeks after its worst election defeat in nearly a century. Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg told the opening autumn session of the Storting, or parliament: "It became clear today that a majority in parliament wants a change." The move was forced by the right-wing Progress Party which declared its support for a minority government comprising the Conservatives, Christian Democrats and Liberals. Stoltenberg formally presented his resignation to King Harald at an extraordinary session of the council of state. The leader of the coalition, Christian People's Party (CPP) leader Kjell Magne Bondevik, will now take over as PM, probably on Friday. Bondevik, a 54 year-old Lutheran clergyman, returns to te office he left in March 2000.
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Extractions: Country Info Norway Introduction Norway General Data Norway Maps Norway Culture ... Norway Time and Date Norway Government Back to Top The functions of the King are mainly ceremonial, but he has influence as the symbol of national unity. Although the 1814 constitution grants important executive powers to the king, these are almost always exercised by the Council of Ministers in the name of the King (King's Council). The Council of Ministers consists of a prime ministerchosen by the political parties represented in the Stortingand other ministers. The 165 members of the Storting are elected from 19 fylker (counties) for 4-year terms according to a complicated system of proportional representation. After elections, the Storting divides into two chambers, the Odelsting and the Lagting, which meet separately or jointly depending on the legislative issue under consideration. The special High Court of the Realm hears impeachment cases; the regular courts include the Supreme Court (17 permanent judges and a president), courts of appeal, city and county courts, the labor court, and conciliation councils. Judges attached to regular courts are appointed by the King in council after nomination by the Ministry of Justice. Each fylke is headed by a governor appointed by the King in council, with one governor exercising authority in both Oslo and the adjacent county of Akershus.
Extractions: local short form: Norge Data code: NO Government type: constitutional monarchy Capital: Oslo Administrative divisions: Dependent areas: Bouvet Island, Jan Mayen, Svalbard Independence: 26 October 1905 (from Sweden) National holiday: Constitution Day, 17 May (1814) Constitution: 17 May 1814, modified in 1884 Legal system: mixture of customary law, civil law system, and common law traditions; Supreme Court renders advisory opinions to legislature when asked; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Executive branch:
Extractions: local short form: Norge Data code: NO Government type: constitutional monarchy Capital: Oslo Administrative divisions: 19 provinces (fylker, singular - fylke); Akershus, Aust-Agder, Buskerud, Finnmark, Hedmark, Hordaland, More og Romsdal, Nordland, Nord-Trondelag, Oppland, Oslo, Ostfold, Rogaland, Sogn og Fjordane, Sor-Trondelag, Telemark, Troms, Vest-Agder, Vestfold Dependent areas: Bouvet Island, Jan Mayen, Svalbard Independence: 7 June 1905 Norway declared the union with Sweden dissolved; 26 October 1905 Sweden agreed to the repeal of the union National holiday: Constitution Day, 17 May (1814) Constitution: 17 May 1814, modified in 1884 Legal system: mixture of customary law, civil law system, and common law traditions; Supreme Court renders advisory opinions to legislature when asked; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal
Extractions: local long form: Kongeriket Norge Government type constitutional monarchy Capital Oslo Administrative divisions 19 provinces (fylker, singular - fylke); Akershus, Aust-Agder, Buskerud, Finnmark, Hedmark, Hordaland, More og Romsdal, Nordland, Nord-Trondelag, Oppland, Oslo, Ostfold, Rogaland, Sogn og Fjordane, Sor-Trondelag, Telemark, Troms, Vest-Agder, Vestfold Dependent areas Bouvet Island, Jan Mayen, Svalbard Independence 7 June 1905 Norway declared the union with Sweden dissolved; 26 October 1905 Sweden agreed to the repeal of the union National holiday Constitution Day, 17 May (1814); note - on 14 January 1814 Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden; resisting Swedish domination, Norwegians adopted a new constitution four months later; on 14 August 1814 Norway was proclaimed independent but in union with Sweden; on 7 June 1905 Norway declared the union with Sweden dissolved Constitution 17 May 1814, modified in 1884
Extractions: local short form: Norge Data code NO Government type constitutional monarchy National capital Oslo Administrative divisions 19 provinces (fylker, singular - fylke); Akershus, Aust-Agder, Buskerud, Finnmark, Hedmark, Hordaland, More og Romsdal, Nordland, Nord-Trondelag, Oppland, Oslo, Ostfold, Rogaland, Sogn og Fjordane, Sor-Trondelag, Telemark, Troms, Vest-Agder, Vestfold Dependent areas Bouvet Island, Jan Mayen, Svalbard Independence 26 October 1905 (from Sweden) National holiday Constitution Day, 17 May (1814) Constitution 17 May 1814, modified in 1884 Legal system mixture of customary law, civil law system, and common law traditions; Supreme Court renders advisory opinions to legislature when asked; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction, with reservations Suffrage 18 years of age; universal
Norway Government facts, maps, flags and pictures from countries around the world. Governmentof Norway. Country name conventional long form Kingdom http://www.abacci.com/atlas/politics.asp?countryID=287
Extractions: local short form: Norge Government type: constitutional monarchy Capital: Oslo Administrative divisions: 19 provinces (fylker, singular - fylke); Akershus, Aust-Agder, Buskerud, Finnmark, Hedmark, Hordaland, More og Romsdal, Nordland, Nord-Trondelag, Oppland, Oslo, Ostfold, Rogaland, Sogn og Fjordane, Sor-Trondelag, Telemark, Troms, Vest-Agder, Vestfold Dependent areas: Bouvet Island, Jan Mayen, Svalbard Independence: 7 June 1905 Norway declared the union with Sweden dissolved; 26 October 1905 Sweden agreed to the repeal of the union National holiday: Constitution Day, 17 May (1814); note - 17 May 1814 is the date of independence from Sweden, 7 June 1905 is the date Norway declared the union with Sweden was dissolved Constitution: 17 May 1814, modified in 1884
Extractions: local long form: Kongeriket Norge Government type: constitutional monarchy Capital: Oslo Administrative divisions: 19 provinces (fylker, singular - fylke); Akershus, Aust-Agder, Buskerud, Finnmark, Hedmark, Hordaland, More og Romsdal, Nordland, Nord-Trondelag, Oppland, Oslo, Ostfold, Rogaland, Sogn og Fjordane, Sor-Trondelag, Telemark, Troms, Vest-Agder, Vestfold Dependent areas: Bouvet Island, Jan Mayen, Svalbard Independence: 7 June 1905 Norway declared the union with Sweden dissolved; 26 October 1905 Sweden agreed to the repeal of the union National holiday: Constitution Day, 17 May (1814); note - on 14 January 1814 Denmark ceded Norway to Sweden; resisting Swedish domination, Norwegians adopted a new constitution four months later; on 14 August 1814 Norway was proclaimed independent but in union with Sweden; on 7 June 1905 Norway declared the union with Sweden dissolved Constitution: 17 May 1814, modified in 1884
Regional, Europe, Norway: Government and military purposes. ODIN Norway The official information website of the Norwegian Government. Pollution Control Authority http://www.combose.com/Regional/Europe/Norway/Government/
Extractions: Top Regional Europe Norway ... Military Related links of interest: Regional:Europe:Government World:Norsk:Samfunn:Politikk Directorate for Civil Defense and Emergency Planning - The official site of the DCDEP, the directorate responsible for emergency contingency planning. (Site in Norwegian and English.) Directorate for Cultural Heritage - The Directorate's task is to facilitate sound and efficient management throughout the country and to ensure that monuments and sites everywhere are given equitable treatment as far as possible. Directorate of Customs and Excise - Information about Norwegian customs regulations. Directorate of Immigration - Responsible for implementing Norways immigration policy. Ministry of Agriculture - Responsible for the coordination and administration of all public activities in the agricultural sector. Ministry of Defence - Contains facts and figures, links to speeches, news, and information about military service in Norway. Ministry of Finance - Responsible for implementing economic policies and budgets, also provide information services. National Archives of Norway - The Norwegian State Archives System, covering the central administrative institutions, and the eight regional state archives, covering the local branches of the state administration.
Norway Government Cancels Microsoft Contract - ZDNet UK News Saturday 22nd May 2004. norway government cancels Microsoft contract.Matthew Broersma ZDNet UK July 15, 2002, 1322 BST, http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/developer/0,39020387,2119113,00.htm
Extractions: Tell us your opinion Norway is calling for more competition in the public sector software market, as governments show increasing interest in open source The Norwegian government has cancelled an exclusive software contract with Microsoft, saying that greater competition would deliver better, less costly solutions. The government made the decision because it was unsatisified with the Microsoft procurement contract, which effectively handed Microsoft a monopoly on government office software, according to Victor Norman, Norway's minister of labour and government administration. The news was reported on Friday by the Norwegian daily Aftenposten Norway's move arrives as many governments are reconsidering their relationship with the software world, and in particular with Microsoft, which US courts found guilty of illegally using its operating system monopoly to extend its reach in other markets. Many in the industry argue that a better alternative would be for governments to use open-source software such as the Linux operating system and applications such as OpenOffice.org. Businesses and governments alike have become concerned about changes to Microsoft's licensing scheme, which encourages large-scale buyers to pay a subscription fee for regular upgrades whether they are needed or not.
PolitInfo.com: Institutions: Norway Government & Politics National Institutions Royal House; Parliament; Prime Minister; Government;Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of Agriculture; Bank of Norway. Embassies http://www.politinfo.com/institutions/countries/Norway/norway.html
Extractions: PolitInfo.com Directory Institutions Countries Despite its neutrality, Norway was not able to avoid occupation by Germany in World War II. In 1949, neutrality was abandoned and Norway became a member of NATO. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norway's economic fortunes. The current focus is on containing spending on the extensive welfare system and planning for the time when petroleum reserves are depleted. In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU. more country information General: National Institutions: Embassies: Political Parties: Political and General Information: For the most comprehensive listing of government resources see:
Extractions: Realizing that it is impossible to stop 18 year old Norwegian students from participating a 17 day orgy of partying fueled by alcohol and drugs as they celebrate the end of their compulsory schooling, the Norwegian Government has capitulated and moved the final tests these students take back two weeks. I think this is some of the best news I've every heard. First, you've got an entire segment of a population refusing to give up a 100-year tradition of partying for 17 straight days - just to prepare for some stupid test. I think it roxs that the students put partying ahead of some ridiculous and meaningless exam - choosing instead to potentially fail the test and fucking their life up forever - rather then stop celebrating the end of their schooling. Then there is this whole partying for 17 straight days. 17 fucking days. YAHOOOOO . You go d00ds and d00dettes. Fuck, I wish I could party for 17 straight days. It would probably kill me, but it sure would be fun trying.
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