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County Governor of Østfold, Buskerud, Oslo og Akershus

The state's regional representative — supervises and coordinates national policy

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  1. News article

    Primary and lower secondary pupils to sit Norwegian and English exams in a secure browser from spring 2027

    • From spring 2027, pupils in compulsory school will take the centrally set Norwegian and English exams in a "secure browser". The County Governor says so.
    • The reason is that artificial intelligence and other aids keep getting better.
    Artificial intelligenceDigitalisationSchool
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  2. Public consultation

    Norwegian environmental authority proposes five new and four expanded nature reserves in Buskerud and Akershus – comment deadline 30 October 2026

    • Five brand-new nature reserves are proposed in Buskerud and Akershus: Glanabergåsen, Rambergvatnet, Kleppan, Sagdalen and Prestmoen – covering roughly 4,681 decares in total (1 decare ≈ 0.25 acres).
    • Four existing protected areas will also be enlarged: Tverrbergkastet, Finnemarka, Trillemarka-Rollagsfjell and Tuftelia – adding about 4,732 decares.
    MunicipalitiesNaturePlan and area
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  3. Guideline

    Norwegians can check and dispute religious community membership via Brønnøysund Register Centre and the County Governor

    • You can log in to the Brønnøysund Register Centre website and see which religious or life-stance organisations have you listed as a member.
    • If you never joined, you can complain to the County Governor. Include the organisation's name and ID number. The Governor will investigate and can penalise the organisation if it made an error.
    Faith and beliefPublic administration
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  4. Guideline

    How to nominate someone for a Norwegian royal honour (St. Olav's Order or the King's Medal of Merit)

    • To nominate someone, send a letter to the County Governor in the region where the candidate lives. Address the letter to the King, but use Altinn to submit it digitally.
    • There is no standard form. Write the letter yourself, and include your own contact details plus the candidate's full name, home address, date of birth, and job.
    Public administrationVoluntary work
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  5. Consultation response

    Norwegian county governor calls for concrete measures, clear funding and stronger cross-municipal cooperation in new Oslofjord action plan

    • The county governor says the fjord is in a critical state and wants the government's plan to include specific, measurable actions with clear funding — not just high-level goals.
    • The governor is concerned that the costs have been calculated too low, and says expenses must be shared fairly so that people and municipalities support the measures.
    MunicipalitiesNaturePollution
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  6. News article

    Norwegian county governor allocates NOK 12 million to 16 municipal development projects

    • 12 municipalities will receive a share of up to NOK 12 million across 16 projects. 27 municipalities applied for a combined NOK 44 million, making it highly competitive.
    • Most applications focused on administration, elderly care and local health services – areas under pressure due to rising demand and staff shortages.
    MunicipalitiesPublic administration
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  7. Press release

    Princess Astrid of Norway dies on 11 September 2026, aged 94

    • Princess Astrid died on Friday, 11 September 2026. She was 94 years old.
    • King Haakon has decided that flags should fly at half-mast — both today and on the day of the funeral. All government institutions must follow this. A new order will be sent out when the funeral date is confirmed.
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  8. News article

    Consultation deadline for new Oslofjord action plan extended to 15 September 2026

    • The deadline to comment on the new Oslofjord plan has been pushed back. It was originally 21 August 2026 but is now 15 September 2026. Municipalities and county authorities that need a formal vote have until 15 October 2026.
    • The plan covers all 52 municipalities in the county governor region for Østfold, Buskerud, Oslo and Akershus.
    MunicipalitiesNaturePlan and area
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  9. News article

    County Governor collects condolence books following the death of King Harald V – deadline 24 September

    • The County Governor's office for Østfold, Buskerud, Oslo and Akershus is collecting condolence books – books in which people write messages of sympathy – and will send them to the Royal Palace after King Harald V's death.
    • The deadline is Thursday 24 September. Books arriving after that date will not be accepted.
    MunicipalitiesPublic administration
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  10. Press release

    King Harald V of Norway has died, 28 August 2026

    • King Harald V died peacefully in his sleep at 06:35 on 28 August 2026. The Royal Palace announced his death at 08:35.
    • County Governor Jan Tore Sanner called him a warm, wise and inclusive king who always put Norway first.
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