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A government is a body that has the authority to make and the power to enforce laws within a civil, corporate, religious, academic, or other organization or group. In its broadest sense, "to govern" means to administer or supervise, whether over a state, a set group of people, or a collection of assets.
The word government is derived from the Greek Κυβερνήτης (kyvernites), which means "steersman", "governor", "pilot" or "rudder".
Typically, "the government" refers to the executive function. In many countries (particularly those having parliamentary systems), the Government refers to the executive branch of government or a specifically named executive, i.e. the Blair Government (compare to the administration as in the Clinton administration in U.S. usage). The Welsh Assembly Government is the name of the executive branch of Wales, and Scottish Government is the unofficial term to describe the Scottish Executive. In countries using the Westminster system, the party in government will also usually control the legislature.
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US condemns Russia over Georgia
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:47:35 -0000
US Vice-President Dick Cheney says Russia's actions in Georgia were an "illegitimate" attempt to change borders.
Eurozone rates on hold at 4.25%
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:17:57 -0000
The European Central Bank keeps eurozone interest rates at 4.25% after its latest meeting.
Sarkozy joins Middle East talks
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:10:29 -0000
French President Nicolas Sarkozy meets regional leaders in Syria in a bid to boost efforts towards Middle East peace.
NYT > Europe
White House Unveils $1 Billion Georgia Aid Plan
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:58:19 -0000
The aid, along with Vice President Dick Cheney’s visit to the region, is sure to inflame tensions with Russia further.
Ukraine Government Near Collapse
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:28:31 -0000
The Western-leaning governing coalition in Ukraine, which has endured repeated tumult since the Orange Revolution in 2004, appeared once again near collapse.
2 More Journalists Are Attacked in Caucasus
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:57:23 -0000
A television reporter was mortally wounded and a newspaper editor was severely beaten in Russia’s north Caucasus region, the third attack on journalists in three days in the volatile area.
L.A. Times - Europe
Vice President Cheney arrives in Azerbaijan
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:12:00 -0700
Vice President Dick Cheney arrived in Azerbaijan today, part of a tour of three ex-Soviet republics wary of Russia's intentions following last month's war between Russia and neighboring Georgia.
Russian nationalist advocates Eurasian alliance against the U.S.
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:54:00 -0700
Aleksander Dugin, a popular theorist in hard-line circles, advocates an alliance between the former Soviet Union and the Middle East. He says Georgia crisis could be start of a real conflict with U.S. Writer, political activist and father figure for contemporary Russian nationalism, Aleksandr Dugin is the founder of Russia's International Eurasian Movement and a popular theorist among Russia's hard-line elite. He envisions a strategic bloc comprising the former Soviet Union and the Middle East to rival the U.S.-dominated Atlantic alliance. The Times interviewed Dugin this week at his Moscow office, a room draped with flags bearing the slogan "Pax Russica." The following are excerpts.
Yushchenko orders new Ukrainian coalition
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:46:00 -0700
Ukraine's president ordered the creation of a new governing coalition today and threatened fresh elections, accusing his rival prime minister and opposition parties of attempting a "constitutional coup."
UN News Centre - Europe
UN welcomes historic' launch of negotiations to reunify Cyprus
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed today's launch of full-fledged negotiations between the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities that are aimed at reunifying the island of Cyprus.
UN sounds alarm on humanitarian conditions in Georgian city
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today expressed concern over the humanitarian conditions facing people in and around the town of Gori, which lies just south of the border of the separatist region of South Ossetia.
Tests confirm no radioactivity release from incident at UN laboratory
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Independent experts have confirmed the initial findings of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that there was no release of radioactive material to the environment after an incident at one of its laboratories earlier this month.
Europe - International Herald Tribune
Condemning Moscow, Cheney promises U.S. support for Georgia
By STEVEN LEE MYERS AND ALAN COWELL Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:36:37 -0000
Vice President Dick Cheney flew to Georgia to reaffirm Washington's support for the country's eventual NATO membership and to issue a powerful condemnation of Moscow.
Ukraine government near collapse
By CLIFFORD J. LEVY Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:36:37 -0000
The Western-leaning governing coalition in Ukraine, which has endured repeated tumult since the Orange Revolution in 2004, appeared once again near collapse.
Attacks on reporters flare in Russia; 2 are dead
By ELLEN BARRY Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:36:37 -0000
A television reporter has been shot and killed and a newspaper editor severely beaten in the north Caucasus region, the third such attack on journalists in three days in the volatile area.
Turkish president to visit Armenia
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:36:37 -0000
In a major diplomatic step, President Abdullah Gul of Turkey will visit Armenia this weekend for a soccer match.
Serbia could be EU candidate next year
By STEPHEN CASTLE Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:36:37 -0000
The comments, by José Manuel Barroso, the European Commission president, conveyed a message to the government in Belgrade that things could move speedily if Serbia removed the chief remaining obstacle to EU membership: the arrest of the former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic.
Dutch draw up drastic measures to defend coast against rising seas
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:36:37 -0000
The Netherlands needs a massive new building program to strengthen the low-lying country's water defenses against the anticipated effects of global warming for the next 190 years, an important panel advised Wednesday.
The Royal House of Norway - Information and history of the Norwegian Monarchy, the Royal Family, the Royal Palace and other properties.
CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments - Norway - List of government officials and their titles, updated weekly. Also includes the head of the central bank, ambassadors to the United States and Permanent Representatives to the UN, New York.
Directorate for Civil Defense and Emergency Planning - The official site of the DCDEP, the directorate responsible for emergency contingency planning. (Site in Norwegian and English.)
Directorate of Immigration - Responsible for implementing Norways immigration policy.
eNorway - A strategic document outlining the official policy on the information society. Published by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
ICL - Norway Index - Complete copies and links to the country's Constitution, along with related background, history and events, provided by International Constitutional Law.
Ministry of Agriculture - Responsible for the coordination and administration of all public activities in the agricultural sector.
Meta Description: [ Landbruks- og matdepartementet har ansvar for mat, dyr, planter, skog og jordbruk i hele kjeden fram til forbruker. Matpolitikken og landbrukspolitikken skal sikre et aktivt landbruk og skogbruk, trygg mat, matmangfold, matsikkerhet, sunn matproduksjon, forbrukerhensyn, god dyrehelse og plantehel... ]
Ministry of Defence - Contains facts and figures, links to speeches, news, and information about military service in Norway.
Ministry of Finance - Responsible for implementing economic policies and budgets, also provide information services.
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National Archives of Norway - The Norwegian State Archives System, covering the central administrative institutions, and the eight regional state archives, covering the local branches of the state administration.
Nobel Peace Prize, The - Web site of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, the Norwegian Nobel Institute and the Nobel Peace Prize.
Norway Post - Information about the Norwegian postal service, including the philatelic service. (Information in Norwegian and English.)
Norway.no - Official gateway to public services and public information in Norway.
Meta Description: [ Norway.no is the central web-server for public information. ]
Norwegian Board of Health - Supervises the health services in Norway.
Meta Description: [ Tilsynsmyndigheter for sosial- og helsetjenestene i Norge. I hvert fylke fører Fylkesmannen tilsyn med sosialtjenesten og Helsetilsynet i fylket med helsetjenesten og helsepersonell. Statens helsetilsyn er overordnet tilsynsmyndighet. ]
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, The - Established by the Parliament in 1959 for the purpose of promoting a better understanding of international issues in Norway.
Meta Description: [ NUPI er et uavhengig forskningsinstitutt som har til formål å forske og informere om internasjonale utviklingstrekk og spørsmål som er sentrale for norsk utenrikspolitikk og utenriksøkonomi ]
Norwegian Media Ownership Authority: The Media Directory - A data base containing information about Norwegian media and their owners. The directory includes more than 220 newspapers, 220 radio stations, 30 television stations and 1500 media owners.
Meta Description: [ database ]
Norwegian Meteorological Institute (DNMI) - The DNMI provides the public meteorological services for both civil and military purposes.
ODIN Norway - The official information web site of the Norwegian Government.
Pollution Control Authority - A subordinate agency of the Ministry of the Environment. Its main tasks are to combat pollution, noise and waste, and to regulate the use of environmentally hazardous substances and products.
Meta Description: [ SFT is a directorate under the Norwegian Ministry of the Environment. We are working to ensure that pollution, hazardous substances and waste do not cause health problems, affect peoples well-being or harm natures own powers of regeneration. ]
Royal Norwegian Mint - Coin and medal production and sales. Information about Norway's circulating coins and a numismatic dictionary.
Statistics Norway (Statistisk Sentralbyrå - SSB) - Norway's central institution for producing official statistics. SSB is an independent institution under the Ministry of Finance.
Meta Description: [ Statistics Norway compiles official statistics and analyses social, economic and environmental development in Norway ]
Stortinget - The Norwegian Parliament - Official site with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Norway, rules of procedure, general information and history, presidium and administration.
Supreme Court - Pronounces judgement in the final instance. It follows that the Supreme Court is Norways most superior court, and that its jurisdiction encompasses the entire country.
The Norwegian Advisory Council on Bankruptcy - The Council is appointed by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and consists of representatives from the courts, lawyers, accountants, the administrative authority and the public prosecutor. Information about legal issues.
US Law Library of Congress - Norway - Annotated compendium of online sources providing access to primary documents, legal commentary and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics.
Meta Description: [ The Guide to Law Online is an annotated compendium of sources accessible through the Internet. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. ]
Water Resources and Energy Directorate - The directorate is responsible for administrating the nations water and energy resources.
Wikipedia - Jens Stoltenberg - Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the Prime Minister of Norway.
World Legal Information Institute - Norway - Catalog and search facilities for over 500 databases from 55 countries including case-law, legislation, treaties, law reform reports, law journals, and other materials.
Meta Description: [ Legal directory and search engine - legislation, case-law, journals, law reform, by country and subject. ]
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