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Norway introduces new Marriage Act

24/06/2008 :: Homosexuals in Norway are now allowed to get married. The new Marriage Act, which the Storting passed in the middle of June, gives homosexuals greater rights in a number of areas. + More

Environment

Norway steps up its response to climate change

Scanpix28/01/2008 :: Norway is at the forefront of efforts to secure reductions in CO2 emissions internationally, and has also set itself the target of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. + More

International Cooperation

Boosting support for efforts to combat deforestation

WFP/ Brenda Barton 17/12/2007 :: Norway is increasing its support for measures to prevent deforestation in developing countries. The Government will raise three billion Norwegian kroner a year as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. + More

Nobel Peace Price

Al Gore and the IPCC receive the Nobel Peace Prize 2007

Pierre de Brisis/ MFA Norway12/12/2007 :: The Nobel Peace Prize Leaurats of 2007, Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, represented by its chairman, R. K. Pachauri, were honoured at a ceremony at the Oslo City Hall on 10 December. + More

Nobel Peace Price

Nobel festivities in Oslo

07/12/2007 :: Kylie Minogue tops the line-up at the annual Nobel Peace Prize concert in Oslo on 11 December. Star hosts Uma Thurman and Kevin Spacey, accompanied by world renowned artists, honour the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Al Gore and IPCC. + More

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