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PR(09)99: State aid scoreboard for 2008 - 18.12.2009

PR(09)95: Investigation opened on sale of land by the municipality of Asker to Asker Brygge AS in Norway - 16.12.2009

PR(09)94: The Authority opens the formal investigation procedure with regards to the financing of the fitness centre at the Kippermoen Leisure Centre in Norway - 16.12.2009

PR(09)93: The EFTA Surveillance Authority approves budget increases of the Norwegian Energy Fund and the tightening of the rules on eligibility for aid under its wind programme - 16.12.2009

PR(09)92: The EFTA Surveillance Authority adopts new guidelines on best practice and simplified procedure for state aid cases and new guidelines on state aid for the employment of disadvantaged and disabled workers - 16.12.2009

PR(09)86: Formal investigation of state aid granted to the Norsk film group - 2.12.2009

PR(09)83: The Authority adopts new Guidelines on state aid for training - 25.11.2009

PR(09)82: No state aid in sale of Slaktehustomten in Bergen, Norway - 25.11.2009

PR(09)81: The EFTA Surveillance authority has today adopted new Guidelines on restructuring aid to banks in Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein - 25.11.2009

PR(09)76: Formal investigation procedure with regard to alleged state aid granted by the Port of Reykjavik - 30.10.2009

PR(09)75: Prolongation of Guidelines on State Aid for Rescuing and Restructuring Firms in Difficulty - 30.10.2009

PR(09)70: The Authority adopts new Guidelines on state aid to ship management companies - 14.10.2009

The EFTA Surveillance Authority has today adopted new guidelines on state aid to ship management companies.

PR(09)67: The Authority concludes state aid investigation concerning the establishment of Mesta AS - 7.10.2009

The Authority today closed the formal investigation procedure opened on the basis of a complaint on 18 July 2007 in respect of the establishment of Mesta AS.

PR(09)63: A proposed exemption from the Norwegian CO2 tax on the use of natural gas and LPG is not compatible with the EEA Agreement - 23.7.2009

The EFTA Surveillance Authority today concluded, after a formal investigation, that a proposed exemption from the Norwegian CO2 tax for the use of natural gas and LPG for all purposes other than the heating of buildings, is not in line with the EEA competition rules.

PR(09)64: No aid granted in connection with the sale of properties in Time-Bryne FK - 23.7.2009

Today, the Authority has closed its investigation regarding the sale of various properties by the Municipality of Time in Norway. The Authority concluded that no aid was involved in any of the transactions.

PR(09)65: Norwegian scheme on tax deductions for certain cooperatives incompatible with the EEA Agreement - 23.7.2009

Today, the Authority has closed its investigation of a Norwegian proposal to introduce a special tax deduction for certain cooperatives.

PR(09)62: Tax measures concerning the construction of an aluminium plant at Helguvík approved by the Authority - 23.7.2009

The Authority today decided not to raise objections to aid measures which the Icelandic authorities intend to grant in respect of a planned aluminium smelter at Helguvík, Iceland.

PR(09)60: Green light to the Norwegian scheme on support for alternative, renewable heating and electricity savings in private households - 15.7.2009

The EFTA Surveillance Authority has today concluded that the Norwegian scheme on support for alternative, renewable heating and electricity savings in private households can be considered as compatible state aid.

PR(09)59: Provisions of Icelandic Harbour Act in breach of the EEA Agreement. - 15.7.2009

The EFTA Surveillance Authority concluded today, after a formal investigation, that certain amendments to the Icelandic Harbour Act passed in 2003 and in 2007 breach EEA competition rules and represent incompatible state aid.

PR(09)50: The Authority asks Norway to modify the financing system of NRK - 8.7.2009

The EFTA Surveillance Authority today requested that Norway amend the financing regime of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). This request is based on a finding that the current financing system, mainly in the form of licence fee funding, is not in line with the EEA state aid rules.

PR(09)51: Icelandic maritime transport schemes found to be incompatible with the EEA Agreement - 8.7.2009

The Authority has today closed its investigation into two schemes, a tonnage tax scheme and a refund scheme for the employment of seafarers, which had been notified by Iceland in the field of maritime transport. The Authority concluded that both schemes entail state aid measures which are incompatible with the EEA Agreement.

PR(09)52: No state aid in power contract entered into by the Municipality of Notodden - 8.7.2009

The Authority has today concluded that no state aid was involved in the sale of electric power by the Municipality of Notodden to the aluminum foil producer Becromal Norway AS. The conclusion is based on examination of price statistics relating to the contracts in question.

PR(09)53: Iceland asked to amend rules on unlimited state guarantees to the National Power Company (Landsvirkjun) and Reykjavík Energy (Orkuveita Reykjavíkur) - 8.7.2009

Today, the Authority has decided to propose to Iceland that it should take the appropriate measures to eliminate any state aid resulting from the unlimited state guarantees enjoyed by two publicly owned electricity utilities in Iceland; Landsvirkjun and Orkuveita Reykjavíkur.

PR(09)48: The Authority approves prolongation of Norwegian audiovisual support schemes until 31 December 2009 - 1.7.2009

The Authority has today approved the prolongation of two Norwegian support schemes for audiovisual production, until 31 December 2009.

PR(09)49: The Norwegian Aviation College in Bardufoss received unlawful State aid - 1.7.2009

The EFTA Surveillance Authority has today found that the direct grant of NOK 4,5 million from the Norwegian State budget and a loan guarantee by Troms County, both in favour of Norwegian Aviation College (NAC) in Bardufoss, Norway, constituted unlawful state aid within the meaning of Article 61(1) of the EEA Agreement.

PR(09)42: The EFTA Surveillance Authority adopts new Guidelines on Enforcement of State Aid Law by National Courts - 10.6.2009

PR(09)43: The Authority approves amendment to the Icelandic support scheme for film making - 10.6.2009

PR(09)40: Financial crisis: the Authority authorises a Norwegian temporary aid scheme to grant compatible aid of up to €500 000 - 20.5.2009

PR(09)39: Green light to Norwegian scheme for recapitalisation of sound banks - 8.5.2009

PR(09)38: No state aid involved in Avinor's new scheme on start up rebates - 6.5.2009

PR(09)35: The Authority approves public investment in infrastructure at Skien-Geiteryggen Airport - 22.4.2009

PR(09)36: Green light to public funding of NRK's digital archive for schools - 22.4.2009

 

PR(09)34: Financial crisis : the EFTA Surveillance Authority adopts new Guidelines on impaired assets and amends its Temporary Framework on access to finance - 22.4.2009

PR(09)32: The Authority has approved new Norwegian schemes for audiovisual productions and development of screenplays and educational measures - 1.4.2009

PR(09)31: State aid: Green light for Norwegian scheme to attract new international air routes to Bodø Airport - 31.3.2009

PR(09)33: The Authority approves changes to Norwegian Special Tax System for Shipping - 31.3.2009

PR(09)27: State support to Icelandic savings banks in line with state aid rules - 27.3.2009

PR(09)30: Investigation into the sale of Lista air base closed: no aid involved - 27.3.2009

PR(09)26: Liechtenstein taxation of investment companies investigated - 18.3.2009

PR(09)15: Norwegian Bioenergy Scheme compatible with the EEA Agreement - 18.2.2009

PR(09)09: State funding to Eksportfinans asa does not constitute state aid - 30.1.2009

PR(09)05: The Authority adopts temporary rules on state aid in the financial crisis - 29.1.2009

PR(09)06: Green light to the carbon capture and storage project at Kårstø, Norway - 29.1.2009

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