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Norway and Liechtenstein are among the best of the 30 EEA countries when it comes to timely transposition of Internal Market directives into national law. Iceland is still above the target, but has reduced its transposition delay.

State aid: Investigation into the recapitalisation of Sjóvá insurance company in Iceland - 22.9.2010

PR(10)52 - English version Read more

Ríkisaðstoð: Rannsókn á endurfjármögnun Sjóvár - 22.9.2010

PR(10)52 - Icelandic version

Food Safety: Iceland fails to incorporate legislation on veterinary medical products - 22.9.2010

PR(10)51 Read more

Norway Post decision published - 22.9.2010

State aid: Investigation into the purchase of assets held by investment funds in Iceland - 8.9.2010

Ríkisaðstoð: Rannsókn á peningamarkaðssjóðunum - 8.9.2010

Eftirliti með skelfiskframleiðslu á Íslandi mjög ábótavant - 6.8.2010

Food Safety: Poor controls on shellfish production in Iceland - 6.8.2010

Posten Norge AS må betale 102 millioner NOK for brudd på EØS-konkurranseregler - 14.7.2010

PR(10)48 - Norwegian version

Posten Norge AS fined EUR 12,89 million for breach of EEA competition rules - 14.7.2010

PR(10)48

Statsstøtte: Formell undersøkelse av kompensasjon gitt Hurtigruten ASA - 14.7.2010

PR(10)47 - Norwegian version

State aid: Formal investigation in maritime transport - Hurtigruten in Norway - 14.7.2010

PR(10)47

The EFTA Surveillance Authority launches public consultation on the implementation of the Services Directive - PR(10)46 - 8.7.2010

Public consultation concerning the mutual evaluation under the Services Directive - 8.7.2010

The Authority to bring Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway before the EFTA Court for failure to fully recognise professional qualifications obtained in other EEA States - PR(10)45 - 7.7.2010

The Authority approves changes to Norwegian Special Tax System for Shipping - PR(10)44 - 7.7.2010

Transport: Iceland and Norway fail to incorporate a Regulation on public passenger transport - PR(10)43 - 7.7.2010

Transport: Iceland fails to incorporate Regulation adapting technical specifications for recording equipment used in road transport - PR(10)42 - 7.7.2010

Transport: Iceland fails to implement two Directives on enforcement of driving time and rest periods in road transport - PR(10)41 - 7.7.2010

Réttindi starfsmanna við aðilaskipti að fyrirtækjum - PR(10)40 - 7.7.2010

Icelandic Parliament amends law on the rights of employees upon transfer of undertakings - PR(10)40 - 7.7.2010

Transport State Aid: Approval of Norwegian scheme for aid to rail sidings and terminals - PR(10)39 - 2.7.2010

Sabine Monauni-Tömördy new College Member of the EFTA Surveillance Authority - PR(10)38 - 1.7.2010

Procurement: Norway can exclude commercial operators when buying child care services - PR(10)37 - 22.6.2010

Aviation: Iceland fails to implement a Regulation within the single European sky - PR(10)36 - 22.6.2010

Yesterday the Authority sent a final warning to Iceland for failure to incorporate a Regulation within the single European sky[1]. Read more

Eftirlitsstofnun EFTA samþykkir ríkisaðstoð til björgunar smærri sparisjóða á Íslandi - PR(10)35 - 22.6.2010

Eftirlitsstofnun EFTA (ESA) ákvað í gær að heimila ríkisaðstoð til minni sparisjóða á Íslandi og gildir heimildin í sex mánuði. Read more

The Authority gives green light to a rescue scheme for small savings banks in Iceland - PR(10)35 - 22.6.2010

Yesterday the EFTA Surveillance Authority approved for a period of six months a state aid scheme for small savings banks in Iceland.

Starfsmenn erlendra fyrirtækja: Íslandi stefnt fyrir EFTA-dómstólinn - 16.6.2010

Eftirlitsstofnun EFTA (ESA) ákvað í dag að stefna Íslandi fyrir EFTA-dómstólinn Read more

Posting of workers: Iceland brought to court for breach of EEA law - 16.6.2010

Property deals : Narvik municipality did not use illegal aid in sale to LKAB - 16.6.2010

Today, the EFTA Surveillance Authority has concluded that several transactions between the municipality of Narvik and Luossavaara Kiiruunvaara Norge AS (LKAB) did not involve state aid. Read more

Icesave: Íslandi ber að tryggja greiðslu á lágmarkstryggingu til breskra og hollenskra sparifjáreigenda - 26.5.2010

Icesave: Iceland obliged to ensure payment of the minimum compensation to British and Dutch depositors - 26.5.2010

Gender equality: Liechtenstein brought to court for failure to implement Directive - 19.5.2010

Transport: Iceland fails to implement Directive on transport of dangerous goods - 5.5.2010

Aviation: Iceland fails to implement a Regulation within the single European sky - 5.5.2010

Environment: Iceland and Liechtenstein fail to implement the Water Framework Directive - 5.5.2010

Food Safety: Unsatisfactory hygiene controls in poultry processing in Norway - 4.5.2010

A report published by the EFTA Surveillance Authority today shows that findings from a previous inspection in 2006 had not been followed up or corrected by the competent national authority. Inspectors found examples of dripping of water from overhead structures, and unhygienic handling of meat and packaging materials.

PR(10)25: Company law: Liechtenstein warned over failure on Statutory Audit Directive - 28.4.2010

PR(10)24: Accounting standards: Iceland fails to incorporate regulation - 21.4.2010

PR(10)23: Financial services: Iceland brought to court for failure to fully implement Directive - 21.4.2010

PR(10)22: Ten letters of formal notice sent to Iceland for failure to incorporate regulations on feed additives - 31.3.2010

PR(10)21: No state aid connected with the sale of land by Hå Municipality to Risa AS - 30.3.2010

PR(10)20: Iceland amends its rules on taxation of capital gains from the sale of residential real-estate - 26.3.2010

PR(10)19: EFTA Surveillance Authority requires abolition of favourable tax treatment of captive insurance companies in Liechtenstein - 24.3.2010

PR(10)18: New guidelines on regional aid to large investment projects - 24.3.2010

PR(10)17: The EFTA Surveillance Authority issues final warning to Norway concerning restrictions on where accounting information may be stored - 24.3.2010

PR(10)16: Investigation opened into the sale of land by the municipality of Våler to Haslemoen AS in Norway - 24.3.2010

PR(10)15: The Authority publishes final report on control of residues and contaminants in live animals and animal products in Norway - overall conclusion is positive - 23.3.2010

PR(10)14: Iceland fails to implement Directive on textile names (recast) - 17.3.2010

PR(10)13: Iceland fails to incorporate regulation on emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information - 17.3.2010

PR(10)12: Formal investigation procedure opened with regard to a Mortgage Loan Scheme operated by the Icelandic Housing Financing Fund - 10.3.2010

PR(10)11: Iceland fails to implement Directive on marine equipment - 10.3.2010

PR(10)10: Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway failing to fully adjust their national legislation to the Professional Qualifications Directive - 10.3.2010

PR(10)09: The EFTA Surveillance Authority approves NOK 365 million budget increase of the Norwegian Energy Fund - 10.3.2010

PR(10)08: Iceland fails to implement Regulation laying down requirements on data link services for the single European sky - 3.3.2010

PR(10)07: Internal Market Scoreboard - 1.3.2010

At 0.7%, the average transposition deficit of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway is the same as the EU Member States'

“This Scoreboard confirms that the EEA EFTA States continue performing well”, says President Per Sanderud. “Liechtenstein and Norway are well below the 1% target, whilst Iceland still needs to improve to reach the target”.

PR(10)06: The Authority publishes its Annual Report for 2009 - 1.3.2010

Read the full Annual Report here

PR(10)05: Reasoned opinion sent to Iceland for failure to ensure transfer of unpaid wages - 24.2.2010

PR(10)04: Authority approves aid granted by Innovation Norway for training purposes in Romania - 24.2.2010

PR(10)03: Norway fails to fully incorporate regulations on maritime safety - 24.2.2010

PR(10)02: State aid: The Authority adopts new guidelines for broadband and broadcasting - 3.2.2010

The Authority has today modified its state aid rules for the public service broadcasting sector and issued new guidelines on financing of broadband projects by public authorities in the EFTA States. The new broadcasting guidelines clarify what could be included in the concept public service broadcasting and thus be financed by state aid. The new broadband guidelines explain how public authorities can support the deployment of basic broadband and Next Generation Access (NGA) networks. Read more

PR(10)01: State aid: The Authority clears the new financing regime of NRK - 3.2.2010

The Authority has today closed its investigation into the financing regime of the Norwegian public service broadcaster NRK. This was possible following recent changes in the Norwegian broadcasting legislation and formal commitments for further amendments made by the Norwegian authorities. The new system, including a new entrustment mechanism for NRK's activities of public service nature, will be fully in place in April 2010. Read more

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Gender equality: Norway brought to court for failure to pay out pensions - 22.12.2010

Financial crisis: Guernsey and the Isle of Man not within the EEA Agreement - 22.12.2010

Antitrust : EFTA Surveillance Authority adopts Guidelines on Vertical Restraints - 21.12.2010

ESA prolongs its financial crisis temporary framework - 21.12.2010

State aid: The Authority approves aid for five wind power projects in Norway - 15.12.2010

Statsstøtte: ESA godkjenner støtte til fem vindenergiprosjekter i Norge - 15.12.2010

Indre marked: Norske restriksjoner for børseierskap i strid med EØS-avtalen - 15.12.2010

Internal market: Norwegian restrictions on stock exchange ownership in breach of EEA law - 15.12.2010

State aid: Investigations opened into restructuring the Icelandic banking system - 15.12.2010

Ríkisaðstoð: Rannsókn á endurreisn viðskiptabankanna - 15.12.2010

Financial crisis: Icelandic Emergency Act compatible with the EEA Agreement - 15.12.2010

Neyðarlögin eru í samræmi við EES-samninginn - 15.12.2010

Labor law: Iceland fails to implement EEA law on protection of workers - 15.12.2010

Animal health: Norwegian animal by-products not handled in line with legal requirements - 8.12.2010

Dyrehelse: Animalske biprodukter blir ikke forskriftsmessig håndtert i Norge - 8.12.2010

Medical products: Iceland fails to implement rules - 1.12.2010

State aid: No evidence of state aid found in case concerning Fjord1 ferries - 23.11.2010

Country profile of the Norwegian veterinary field published today - 5.11.2010

State aid: Recovery of tax exemptions to Liechtenstein investment companies - 3.11.2010

Ríkisaðstoð: Formleg rannsókn á ívilnunum til gagnavers Verne - 3.11.2010

State aid: Regional aid to Verne Data Centre in Iceland subject to formal investigation - 3.11.2010

State aid: Investigation opened on sale of land by the municipality of Oppdal - 3.11.2010

Accounting standards: Iceland fails to incorporate regulations - 3.11.2010

State aid: Changes to the transitional rules of Norwegian Tonnage Tax scheme approved - 27.10.2010

Product safety: New Rapex Guidelines adopted - 21.10.2010

Environment: Iceland fails to implement the Noise Directive - 13.10.2010

Ríkisaðstoð: ESA samþykkir áætlun um ívilnanir til nýfjárfestinga - 13.10.2010

State aid: Icelandic scheme for promoting initial investment cleared - 13.10.2010

Bætt eftirlit með innflutningi á afurðum dýra - 13.10.2010

Import controls: Iceland has improved control of products of animal origin - 13.10.2010

Fish health: satisfactory situation concerning the official controls in Norway - 4.10.2010

Residence requirements: Liechtenstein has not complied with EFTA Court judgment - 29.9.2010

State aid: Purchase of shares by the Port of Reykjavik cleared - 29.9.2010

Internal Market Scoreboard: Norway and Liechtenstein among top nine EEA performers - 23.9.2010

State aid: Investigation into the recapitalisation of Sjóvá insurance company in Iceland - 22.9.2010

Ríkisaðstoð: Rannsókn á endurfjármögnun Sjóvár - 22.9.2010

Food Safety: Iceland fails to incorporate legislation on veterinary medical products - 22.9.2010

Norway Post decision published - 22.9.2010

State aid: Investigation into the purchase of assets held by investment funds in Iceland - 8.9.2010

Ríkisaðstoð: Rannsókn á peningamarkaðssjóðunum - 8.9.2010

Eftirliti með skelfiskframleiðslu á Íslandi mjög ábótavant - 6.8.2010

Food Safety: Poor controls on shellfish production in Iceland - 6.8.2010

Posten Norge AS må betale 102 millioner NOK for brudd på EØS-konkurranseregler - 14.7.2010

Posten Norge AS fined EUR 12,89 million for breach of EEA competition rules - 14.7.2010

Statsstøtte: Formell undersøkelse av kompensasjon gitt Hurtigruten ASA - 14.7.2010

State aid: Formal investigation in maritime transport - Hurtigruten in Norway - 14.7.2010

The EFTA Surveillance Authority launches public consultation on the implementation of the Services Directive - PR(10)46 - 8.7.2010

Public consultation concerning the mutual evaluation under the Services Directive - 8.7.2010

The Authority to bring Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway before the EFTA Court for failure to fully recognise professional qualifications obtained in other EEA States - PR(10)45 - 7.7.2010

The Authority approves changes to Norwegian Special Tax System for Shipping - PR(10)44 - 7.7.2010

Transport: Iceland and Norway fail to incorporate a Regulation on public passenger transport - PR(10)43 - 7.7.2010

Transport: Iceland fails to incorporate Regulation adapting technical specifications for recording equipment used in road transport - PR(10)42 - 7.7.2010

Transport: Iceland fails to implement two Directives on enforcement of driving time and rest periods in road transport - PR(10)41 - 7.7.2010

Réttindi starfsmanna við aðilaskipti að fyrirtækjum - PR(10)40 - 7.7.2010

Icelandic Parliament amends law on the rights of employees upon transfer of undertakings - PR(10)40 - 7.7.2010

Transport State Aid: Approval of Norwegian scheme for aid to rail sidings and terminals - PR(10)39 - 2.7.2010

Sabine Monauni-Tömördy new College Member of the EFTA Surveillance Authority - PR(10)38 - 1.7.2010

Procurement: Norway can exclude commercial operators when buying child care services - PR(10)37 - 22.6.2010

Aviation: Iceland fails to implement a Regulation within the single European sky - PR(10)36 - 22.6.2010

Eftirlitsstofnun EFTA samþykkir ríkisaðstoð til björgunar smærri sparisjóða á Íslandi - PR(10)35 - 22.6.2010

The Authority gives green light to a rescue scheme for small savings banks in Iceland - PR(10)35 - 22.6.2010

Starfsmenn erlendra fyrirtækja: Íslandi stefnt fyrir EFTA-dómstólinn - 16.6.2010

Posting of workers: Iceland brought to court for breach of EEA law - 16.6.2010

Property deals : Narvik municipality did not use illegal aid in sale to LKAB - 16.6.2010

Icesave: Íslandi ber að tryggja greiðslu á lágmarkstryggingu til breskra og hollenskra sparifjáreigenda - 26.5.2010

Icesave: Iceland obliged to ensure payment of the minimum compensation to British and Dutch depositors - 26.5.2010

Gender equality: Liechtenstein brought to court for failure to implement Directive - 19.5.2010

Transport: Iceland fails to implement Directive on transport of dangerous goods - 5.5.2010

Aviation: Iceland fails to implement a Regulation within the single European sky - 5.5.2010

Environment: Iceland and Liechtenstein fail to implement the Water Framework Directive - 5.5.2010

Food Safety: Unsatisfactory hygiene controls in poultry processing in Norway - 4.5.2010

PR(10)25: Company law: Liechtenstein warned over failure on Statutory Audit Directive - 28.4.2010

PR(10)24: Accounting standards: Iceland fails to incorporate regulation - 21.4.2010

PR(10)23: Financial services: Iceland brought to court for failure to fully implement Directive - 21.4.2010

PR(10)22: Ten letters of formal notice sent to Iceland for failure to incorporate regulations on feed additives - 31.3.2010

PR(10)21: No state aid connected with the sale of land by Hå Municipality to Risa AS - 30.3.2010