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Norwegian Media Authority awards NOK 24.5 million in innovation support to 38 news media projects, mostly small local outlets
- 38 of 58 applications get money from the Norwegian Media Authority's innovation scheme. In total, NOK 24,540,000 is awarded. The goal is more varied media and renewal in small, local news outlets.
- About three in four kroner, nearly NOK 18 million, go to small, local media.
Artificial intelligenceDigitalisationElections+ 7 more bullets in the app - Press release
Three teens aged 13–15 are finalists for the 2026 Ibelin Prize for gaming role models
- Three teenagers are in the final for the 2026 Ibelin Prize: Sjur Langslet (14), Thomas Jenssen (15) and Tobias Birkeland Hovet (13). The prize goes to the year's gaming role model. The winner is named on 22 October in Oslo.
- 50 people were suggested from all over Norway. The nominees are 13 to 16 years old.
Children and youthMediaMental health+ 7 more bullets in the app - Press release
Government proposes NOK 40 million more in media support, focused on local media and young people
- The government wants to add NOK 40 million to media support in next year's state budget. NOK 30 million goes to production subsidies, which help news media pay running costs. NOK 10 million goes to support for innovation and development.
- The money will mainly go to local media and to projects that get more young people using editor-controlled media (media with an editor responsible for the content). The Media Authority says this follows its advice.
Children and youthMediaPublic administration+ 7 more bullets in the app - Public consultation
Norway proposes lottery-based allocation of local FM broadcasting licences for 2027–2031
- Nkom and the Norwegian Media Authority want to run a single application round for local FM transmitter networks covering 2027–2031. The consultation is about frequencies and transmitter sites — not who gets to broadcast content.
- If only one applicant applies for a given network, that applicant gets the licence automatically. If several applicants compete for the same network, a lottery draw decides the winner.
Digital infrastructureLegislationMedia+ 3 more bullets in the app - News article
Norwegian local radio FM content licences extended to 31 December 2031 on unchanged terms
- Medietilsynet will extend local radio FM content licences to 31 December 2031, no later than the turn of the year 2026/2027, acting on a mandate from the Ministry of Culture and Equality.
- The extension applies only to the right to broadcast content — transmitter network licences and frequency permits are excluded and will be reviewed separately.
Digital infrastructureMedia+ 4 more bullets in the app - News article
Norwegian Media Authority opens applications for NOK 5.5 million in media research grants for 2027, with NOK 900,000 earmarked for gaming research
- Approximately NOK 5.5 million was distributed in 2026; the exact 2027 amount will be set in the national budget. Deadline: 14 October; grants awarded in early 2027 with responses by end of February 2027.
- Priority themes are media diversity and critical media literacy, justified by their importance to a functioning democracy, according to head of department Hanne Sekkelsten.
Children and youthMediaPublic health+ 2 more bullets in the app - Report
Detailed analysis reveals gendered media habits and unequal exposure to harmful content among 13–16-year-olds on TikTok and YouTube
- The Media Authority's analysis, based on data from 13–16-year-olds, includes over 52,000 TikTok videos and 192,500 YouTube videos, voluntarily donated by youth.
- Girls are mainly exposed to content about lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and mental health; boys mostly view gaming, sports, crime, and news.
Children and youthMediaMental health+ 7 more bullets in the app - Report
Survey by the Norwegian Media Authority reveals growing news avoidance undermining democratic preparedness and increasing polarization
- 55% of adults aged 25-67 consciously take breaks from news, with 12% permanently avoiding editorial media.
- Key reasons include distancing from war and conflict news (55%), news fatigue (42%), negative content (41%), and low trust (25%).
MediaPreparedness+ 6 more bullets in the app - Report
Barn og medier 2026: Significant gender differences and growing challenges in youth digital lives
- The Media Authority's study of approximately 1800 Norwegian youths aged 9–18 maps media habits, showing that technology use, digital activities, and content preferences differ markedly by gender.
- Boys more often have PCs and gaming consoles, follow content about gaming and sports, while girls use tablets more, are more active on social media, and follow fashion and beauty content.
Children and youthDigitalisationMedia+ 6 more bullets in the app - Report
Norwegian Media Authority releases comprehensive analyses of children's media use and societal news habits at Arendalsuka 2026
- On August 10, the Norwegian Media Authority will publish results from 'Children and Media 2026', based on nationwide surveys of 9–18-year-olds; the study began in 2006 and celebrates its 20th anniversary.
- The survey highlights dramatic changes in children's media habits over two decades, offering both long-term trends and new findings.
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