Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994; conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that lasted more than four centuries. In 1814, Norwegians resisted the cession of their country to Sweden and adopted a new constitution. Sweden then invaded Norway but agreed to let Norway keep its constitution in return for accepting the union under a Swedish king. Rising nationalism throughout the 19th century led to a 1905 referendum granting Norway independence. Although Norway remained neutral in World War I, it suffered heavy losses to its shipping. Norway proclaimed its neutrality at the outset of World War II, but was nonetheless occupied for five years by Nazi Germany (1940-45). In 1949, Norway abandoned neutrality and became a member of NATO. Discovery of oil and gas in adjacent waters in the late 1960s boosted Norway's economic fortunes. In referenda held in 1972 and 1994, Norway rejected joining the EU. Key domestic issues include immigration and integration of ethnic minorities, maintaining the country's extensive social safety net with an aging population, and preserving economic competitiveness.
Norway is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy.
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Displaying 26 - 30 of 60Regulations concerning trial programme of legal mediation for land consolidation courts.
These Regulations introduce a trial programme for mediation in disputes that have been made subject to decisions of Land Consolidation Courts in accordance with sections 88 and 88a of the Land Consolidation Act.Land Consolidation Judges may apply a mediation procedure after having heard the opinion of the parties involved. No appeal can be head against a decision concerning the use of mediation.
Act No. 40 of 2007 on reindeer herding.
The scope of this Act is to promote the ecologically-sustainable reindeer husbandry based on Sami culture, traditions and customs. The Act provides for rights and duties of reindeer herders; regulates the relationship with other economic activities having regard to the general interest; regulates the relationship between reindeer herders as far as necessary; and lays the foundation for administration and organization of reindeer husbandry. The Act provides for the establishment of reindeer districts which shall be administered by a district council.
Decree No. 4 of 1979 of the Act relative to survey, partition, and registration of real property (Land Partition Act) - Delegation of Authority.
This Decree contains rules relative to various stages of and the procedures for the partition of land in accordance with the Land Partition Act. It also defines the duties of local authorities in this process. The stages are, among other things, survey and mapping, the establishment of borders of land, distribution of registration numbers and assignment of an official address.
Implements: Act No. 70 of 1978 relative to survey, partition, and registration of real property (Land Partition Act). (2008-03-14)
Decree No. 1157 of 1987 relative to the spreading of plant protection substances in forests.
The purpose of the present Decree is to secure that the use of plant protection substances in forests is done in a professional manner and that interests of environment protection, public health, recreation, etc. are safeguarded. The municipal agricultural administration may draft a plan together with environmental specialists in specified areas. Such plan shall be approved by municipal authorities.
Act on protection of the environment in Svalbard (No. 79 of 2001).
The purpose of this Act is to preserve the environment in Svalbard and in particular to protect wilderness, landscape elements, flora, fauna and cultural heritage. The Act shall apply to the entire land area of Svalbard and its waters within the territorial limit. The Act consists of 103 sections divided into 10 Chapters.The Act defines the environmental protection authorities for Svalbard. Protected areas may be established for the protection of habitats, ecosystems, the wilderness or area of natural or historical value.