Regional or minority languages are protected in Norway, but further efforts needed

Progress has been made while promoting regional and minority languages in Norway, such as the Sami languages, Kven/Finnish and Romani/Romanes, according to a report published today by the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. Almost all undertakings are fulfilled concerned the North Sami language but difficulties persist with the use of special characters in public registers and the use of Sami in social care facilities. More...