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County Governor of Troms og Finnmark

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. News article

    Deadline 1 November for predator compensation for sheep – missing flock data leads to reduced payout

    • The deadline to apply for compensation for sheep killed by protected predators is 1 November. You apply in the Environment Agency's online portal. The form is open now.
    • You must send flock data to get compensation. It must show all your animals on the day the sheep were released onto outlying pasture, in one list.
    AgriculturePredators and wildlifePublic administration
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  3. News article

    Government proposes real growth in municipal free income for 2027, but not all municipalities in Troms and Finnmark gain

    • The government proposes that municipalities get more free income in 2027. Free income is money municipalities can spend as they choose. It should give them more room for their tasks and local priorities.
    • In Troms, moderate growth above inflation (real growth) is assumed overall. Finnmark also grows, but a bit less.
    MunicipalitiesPublic administration
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  4. News article

    County Governor begins processing predator compensation for semi-domesticated reindeer in week 40, but new model may cause delays

    • The County Governor starts handling reindeer compensation claims in week 40 (2026). It may take longer than planned.
    • The reason is a new calculation model, used since 2025 to work out how many calves a herd would have had (calf availability). Errors have been found in it.
    AgriculturePredators and wildlifePublic administration
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  5. 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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  6. News article

    Innovation Norway funds project to boost renewable energy adoption on farms in northern Norway

    • The County Governors of Nordland and Troms og Finnmark are starting a project, funded by Innovation Norway, to help farmers in northern Norway use more renewable energy on their farms.
    • The goal is for farmers to find, consider and carry out energy improvements – such as using timber, manure or solar power – and apply for funding to invest.
    AgricultureEnergySustainability
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  7. 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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  8. News article

    Public reception in Vadsø and Tromsø closed 15–17 September 2026

    • The public offices in Vadsø and Tromsø will be closed on 15, 16 and 17 September 2026 — you cannot hand in documents or get an apostille stamp (an official certification recognised abroad) on those days.
    Public administration
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  9. News article

    Tromsø and Karasjok added to ROBEK insolvency register; Kautokeino removed after approving 2025 accounts on time

    • Tromsø and Karasjok have spent significantly more than they have earned over time – the shortfall now exceeds 3 percent of their total income, which triggers placement in ROBEK, a state register for financially troubled municipalities.
    • The regional state authority informed the relevant ministry on 25 August 2026.
    MunicipalitiesPublic administration
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  10. News article

    Norwegian county governor suspects Siberian wildfires as source of air pollution in Finnmark

    • The Troms and Finnmark county governor believes wildfires in Siberia and the Ural region are behind the poor air quality in eastern Finnmark and nearby areas, though this has not been confirmed.
    • Norway's nuclear safety authority (DSA) has found nothing unusual – there is no sign of radioactive pollution.
    PollutionPreparednessPublic health
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