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08/02/2020
A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between Batumi State Maritime Academy and British Royal Naval College in Portsmouth. Within the scope of the understanding, parties will work on joint projects and implement various exchange programs. The agreement was signed in Batumi.
08/02/2020
In light of its 102nd anniversary, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, hosted the presentation of the fifth completed edition of the book "University". The album uses unique photo and documentary collection. is Zurab Gaiparashvili, is the author and compiler of the book.
08/02/2020
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia together with Maia Khajishvili, Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of Ajara Autonomous Republic, visited Shuakhevi, where they visited the construction process of the Black Sea Vocational college.
07/02/2020
The Executive Committee meeting of the National Olympic Committee of Georgia was attended by the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Mikheil Chkhenkeli. The Minister spoke about the recent achievements of the Georgian athletes and pledged full support to the Olympic Committee and the Sport Federations in the preparation for the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
07/02/2020
The EU report on the implementation of the Association Agreement by Georgia in 2019 positively assessed the complex education reform ongoing in the country.
07/02/2020
Deputy Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Tamar Kitiashvili, together with the Head of development of cooperation at the Embassy of Germany - Daniel Haas, and the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports of Adjara Autonomous Republic, Maia Khajishvili, awarded the dual hospotality diplomas to the graduates for the first time. 
05/02/2020
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, introduced the members of the Global Education Campaign (GCE) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) representing European and North American countries, current the situation, challenges and achievements in Georgia's vocational education system.
05/02/2020
Tamar Kitiashvili, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with the President of the Georgian Employers' Association, Elguja Meladze and the Representative of the German Embassy, Daniel Haia, opened an international conference on vocational education. The event was attended by business associations of Georgia, Germany, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Armenia, as well as the... Read More
05/02/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Nunu Mitskevichi held a working meeting with the representatives of the British Council in Georgia. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss current and future cooperation with the British Council. The parties discussed the strengthening of entrepreneurial skills and improving the quality of English-language educational... Read More
04/02/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia has started receiving the projects / applications within the framework of the International Student Training Olympiads under the Successful Student Encouragement Program.
03/02/2020
A joint reporting event by college "Spectri" and the boarding school “Aibi Mtiebi” was held.
03/02/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, announes the registration for those who wish to overcome I-XII grades in the form of an external training program. The from registration will run from February 3 to February 10, 2020.
01/02/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, together with Nikoloz Chkhetiani - Chairman of the Board of the Cartu Foundation, Tamar Gabunia - First Deputy Minister of IDPs from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia, Alexander Tevzadze - Rector of Kutaisi International University, and representatives of Cartu Foundation -... Read More
01/02/2020
First Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Irine Abuladze held a working meeting with the Regional Representation of the European Investment Bank (EIB) in the South Caucasus, which aimed to discuss the future involvement of the European Investment Bank in the complex education reform.
31/01/2020
As part of the complex education reform, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports is launching a certification process for the individuals who wish to become public-school principals in order to effectively manage schools and provide a student-centered learning environment. As a result of the certification, in the conditions of healthy competition, it is planned to attract highly... Read More
31/01/2020
The General Civic Movement "Multinational Georgia" is implementing a program aimed at sharing Georgia's experience in carrying out reforms in Armenia.
31/01/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, together with Nikoloz Chkhetiani - Chairman of the Board of the Cartu Foundation, Tamar Gabunia - First Deputy Minister of IDPs from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia, Alexander Tevzadze - Rector of Kutaisi International University, and representatives of Cartu Foundation -... Read More
30/01/2020
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia handed over new approved textbooks to the VII grade students of Tbilisi №202 Blind Children's Public School, assembled in Braille and printed with terrain drawings.
30/01/2020
Eka Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia has introduced the news about the authorization of public schools. According to the draft law initiated by the Government of Georgia on Amendments to the Law on General Education, the process of authorization of schools will be completed by 2026-2027 instead of 2020-2021 according to the new standard.
30/01/2020
The next meeting of the Georgia-US Strategic Partnership Charter Commission on Public Relations and Cultural Exchange Working Group (P2P) was held at the US State Department in Washington.
30/01/2020
Within the framework of the Sports Marketing Certification Course of the leading organization of sports management and marketing, La Liga Business School, the participants of the course were read by the director of the Business School, Jose Moia Gomez and the Director of Marketing, Eduardo Legendre. They talked about the importance of sports marketing and its growing role in today’s world.... Read More
28/01/2020
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University held a presentation of small films created for the promotion of agrarian vocations at the College of Media and Television Arts.
28/01/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, within the framework of his visit to Strasbourg, held a working meeting with the leadership of the University of Strasbourg and introduced them to the concept of Kutaisi International University and the Center for Hadron Therapy. During the meeting, the parties discussed the future cooperation plans in the... Read More
28/01/2020
Mikheil Chkhenkeli, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia, together with the President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili, presented a unique English-language scientific work “Georgia/ Georgia. History. Culture. Ethnography”  in Strasbourg. During the event, Mikheil Chkhenkeli addressed the representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of... Read More
28/01/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with the United Kingdom Good Governance Fund (GGF), has developed effective mechanisms for funding vocational education and relevant trainings.
28/01/2020
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia held an introductory meeting with the representatives of the museums of Georgia about the non-formal art support project "School Museum" in the current "New School Model" within the scope of the education reform.
27/01/2020
The development program for the school students vocational skills of one of the most large-scale initiative of the Ministr, the goal of which is (1) providing assistance in the process of choosing vocation for high school students
27/01/2020
The next meeting of the Georgia-US Strategic Partnership Charter Commission on Public Relations and Cultural Exchange Working Group (P2P) was held at the US State Department in Washington.
27/01/2020
Within the framework of the Sports Marketing Certification Course of the leading organization of sports management and marketing, La Liga Business School, the participants of the course were read by the director of the Business School, Jose Moia Gomez and the Director of Marketing, Eduardo Legendre. They talked about the importance of sports marketing and its growing role in today’s world.... Read More
26/01/2020
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia attended the presentation of the bilingual music collection "Georgian Song-Games", which was published with the support of the Ministry and the Children's Ability / Rehabilitation and Development Charitable Foundation – “Ai Ia”.
25/01/2020
The Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Ekaterine Dgebuadze, held a presentation of the framework document for the systemic vision of general education development and the implementation of the next stage of the "New School Model". The meeting was attended by education specialists, representatives of non-governmental and international organizations, vocational... Read More
25/01/2020
Under the US-Georgia Strategic Partnership Charter framework, the US State Department hosted a People and Cultural Exchanges Working Group meeting. The meeting was co-chaired by the Deputy Minister of  Education, Science, Culture and Sport – Irina Abuladze and Deputy Foreign Minister Vaktang Makharoblishvili. 
24/01/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli, who is on an official visit to London, met with Joan Burke, Regional Director of the British Council, and Emma Harriet Nicholson, co-chair of the British Prime Minister's Chamber of Commerce.
24/01/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Levan Kharatishvili hosted the President of the European Wine Association ITER VITIS - Emanuela Panke. At the meeting, the sides discussed Georgia's membership in the European Wine Route. Levan Kharatishvili also thanked Ms. Panke for giving the Georgian students the opportunity to undergo various internships at Italian... Read More
23/01/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli participates in the World Education Forum, held in London.
23/01/2020
Within the scope of the World Education Forum, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli met with the representatives of the corporation "Microsoft".
22/01/2020
LEPL, Zurab Zhvania School of Public Administration held a 15-year anniversary event at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, where the school principal Ketevan Jakeli presented the activity report for 2019 and the 2020 Action Plan. The event was opened by the Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia, Nunu Mitskevichi.
22/01/2020
The official visit of the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli to London continues.
22/01/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia, Nunu Mitskevichi held a meeting with the Polish delegation led by Voichek Federchik, Director of the Lech Kaczynski School of Public Administration (KSAP). The Polish delegation is paying a working visit to Georgia with the initiative and support of Zurab Zhvania School of Public Administration.
22/01/2020
Owing to the negotiations between the Government of Georgia and the Asian Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank will implement a $50 million investment project aimed at developing human capital for better employment and the future success of the country.
21/01/2020
With combined efforts of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure and Dusheti Municipality, completed the renovation of the boarding school in the village of Magaroskari.
21/01/2020
Organized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Government Administration, a panel discussion was held on the achievements and future plans for tackling inequality and sustainable development policies in Georgia.
20/01/2020
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia continues to hold seminars. This time, the Deputy Minister met with the representatives of the higher education institutions regarding the implementation of various vocational programs and the challenges arising in the field of vocational education.
20/01/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkelngi is participati in the World Education Forum, being held in London. At the forum, more than 1,200 delegates from 95 countries will discuss challenges in the field of education, ways to solve them, new approaches and strategies. The main theme of the forum is the formation of a long-term vision of education in a... Read More
18/01/2020
Organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, the Summary of 2019 Sporting Event s- Athlete of the Year was held at the State Ceremonies Palace. At the annual awards ceremony, the winners were nominated for 11 nominations, and awarded with 10 special prizes.
18/01/2020
Organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, the Summary of Sports Events of 2019 – was held at the Palace of State Ceremonies. At the annual awards ceremony, the winners were nominated for 11 nominations and awarded with 10 special prizes.
17/01/2020
Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli held an introductory meeting with the Ambassador of Norway - Helen Sand Andresen. During the meeting, the sides discussed current and future joint projects in the field of education and culture. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Ambassador Marco Soldik and Embassy Administrative Officer - Khatuna... Read More
16/01/2020
The Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli met with the students and their teachers who returned from the 16th International Mathematics, Physics and Informatics Olympiad and congratulated them on the victory. The event was also attended by the Chairman of the Committee on Education, Science and Culture of the Parliament of Georgia - Genadi Margvelashvili.
15/01/2020
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, together with the Acting US Ambassador Elizabeth Rudd participated in the opening ceremony of the newly rehabilitated public school in the village of Kveshi in Gori municipality.
15/01/2020
Georgian students returned from the 16th International Zhautikov Olympiad in Almaty with another victory and unprecedented results.
14/01/2020
January 14th is officially the Georgian Theater Day. This year's date, at the decision of the Theater Society and Georgian Theater Critics' Union, was dedicated to the historic theater of Hereti - the village of Alibeglo, the only Georgian state-owned theater outside Georgia.
14/01/2020
On January 15, public schools will resume their studies. According to the recommendation of the National Center for Disease Control, there is no reason to postpone studies any further due to influenza virus at this stage. Consequently, the public schools will resume the process tomorrow.
14/01/2020
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Nunu Mitskevichi, together with the Director of LEPL National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement - Tamar Makharashvili held a working meeting with the rectors of higher education institutions. 
09/01/2020
The Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia begun to receive the applications for the Best Sports Volunteer of 2019.
09/01/2020
Within the scope of the complex education reform, remuneration for 2515 teachers will increase.
09/01/2020
The state sponsors the education of more than 1,600 students living in the villages adjacent to the occupied territories of Georgia.
11/12/2019
The Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Nunu Mitskevichi attended the gathering of Georgian scientists at the Orbeliani Palace on the initiative of the President of Georgia and addressed the audience.  
10/12/2019
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, many educational events were held. Two school competitions have been announced for the students of Georgian general education institutions within the framework of the Ministry's Subproject Support Program:
10/12/2019
A press conference was held at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport with regards to the announcement of the Mihály Zichy Competition. The event was led by Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Levan Kharatishvili and the Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to Georgia - Victoria Horvath.
10/12/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Tamar Kitiashvili discussed current changes, existing challenges and future plans during the meeting with the directors of private colleges.
10/12/2019
According to the new Law on Vocational Education, the agenda heads to the new level of development of vocational colleges, in order to establish an entrepreneurial culture in the system. In response to contemporary challenges, it is necessary to re-evaluate the work of colleges and bring them fully in line with European standards. 
09/12/2019
On December 8-10, Tbilisi hosted the 8th session of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly.
09/12/2019
Under the initiative of the Georgian Farmers Association, the Sector Skills Organization will be established. The project, presented today, will help strengthen the role of the private sector, eliminate the challenges of coordinating the public-private partnerships, and actively involve agricultural sector representatives in the development of agrarian vocational education in Georgia.
09/12/2019
Zincenko (65kg) won gold at Kyokushin World Championships held in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.
08/12/2019
A two-day seminar was held at the Hotel Iota, within the framework of the First Training Route for Cultural Routes in Georgia, led by two Council of Europe experts: Professor Mike Robinson and Carolyn Clark. The closing ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport - Levan Kharatishvili.
07/12/2019
On December 9, in the Marneuli municipality, within the framework of the Diverse Georgia project, events will take place. 
06/12/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli opened the closing event of the International Education Center 2019. The event was also attended by Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure - Maia Tskitishvili and the Minister of Defense of Georgia - Irakli Gharibashvili.
06/12/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, spoke about the mega-project Kutaisi International University at the International Center for Education 2019 Summary event and offered the Alumni Association members the opportunity to get involved in the university life.
06/12/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli held an introductory meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Georgia - Dursun Hasanov and Director General of SOCAR Georgia Petroleum - Mahir Mamedov.
06/12/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Ekaterine Dgebuadze and the Head of Resource Office of Georgia - Gela Geladze held a working meeting with representatives of international non-governmental organizations on the subject of preventing bullying at schools.
06/12/2019
The winners of the Goderdzi Chokheli literary competition were announced at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia.
06/12/2019
The Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Tamar Kitiashvili, together with the representatives of the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), summarized the activities carried out within the framework of the Vocational Education Information Campaign.
06/12/2019
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia met with Giorgi Pertaia, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The purpose of the meeting was to enhance the involvement of the private sector in vocational education and to strengthen the role of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in this process along with other sectoral associations.
06/12/2019
Levan Kharatishvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia held a working meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of Mexico to Georgia -Jose Luis Martinez I. Hernandez.
06/12/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli held an introductory meeting with the Greek Ambassador to Georgia - Dimitrios Karabalis. The meeting was also attended by the Greek Deputy Ambassador for Political Affairs - Giorgos Papanikolaou and the head of the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation of Georgia - Nikoloz Antidze.
06/12/2019
At Terminal - the multifunctional space, A career forum was organized by the Alumni Association of the International Center for Education. The event aimed to bring the center's graduates closer to their professionally connected organizations. The forum was attended by about 60 members of the Association and up to 20 heads of state and private agencies / representatives.
06/12/2019
Lado Meskhishvili State Drama Theater of Kutaisi became an official member of the European Theatrical Convention on November 29 at the General Assembly of the European Theaters Convention in Amsterdam.
06/12/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Nunu Mitskevichi attended the event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Academician - Roin Metreveli, addressed the public and congratulated the scientist with the magnificent jubilee.
05/12/2019
On December 6-14, with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia and organized by Eliso Virsaladze Classical Music Center, concerts will be held within the framework of the project "Classical Music in Alternative Space" and will be attended by laureates of international competitions and prominent musicians worldwide.
05/12/2019
An interesting meeting was held in Geneva at the World Nuclear Research Center (CERN) between Georgian youth interested in physics and Georgian scientists working in the field.
05/12/2019
Deputy Ministers of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Nunu Mitskevichi and Ekaterine Dgebuadze opened the conference dedicated to Reform and Development Opportunities of Higher Education Quality Assurance System.
05/12/2019
Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), aimed at raising the quality of teacher education by developing civic education and creating revised civic education textbooks. 
04/12/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli and the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia Natia Turnava awarded diplomas to 62 successful graduates of Spektri College of International Vocational Education (BTEC). 
04/12/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli and the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia - Natia Turnava held a working meeting with the representatives of the textile companies and discussed the challenges in the sector. 
04/12/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia -Tamar Kitiashvili inspected the works of the participants of the Olympiad held at the Academy of Information Technologies and awarded the winners.
04/12/2019
Ekaterine Dgebuadze, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, together with Maia Bagration-Gruzinski, the Co-Founder of Innovations for Inclusive Society and Irma Khabazi of Open Society Foundation Georgia, organized a conference on "Supporting Transition for All Children in School". The event was also attended by Kakhaber Gvantseladze - Head of Tbilisi Kindergarten... Read More
03/12/2019
Winners of the Olympiads in Exact and Natural Sciences, the best students from Buckswood School of Science together with their teachers travelled to Switzerland, at the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN).
03/12/2019
An event dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities was held at Tbilisi Para sport Development Center. Within the scope of the event, Georgian and Hungarian Paralympians held a demonstration match of the new type of sport - Paratechvol (seating table volleyball). Within the event framework, Hungary's Consul to Georgia - Aniko Farkas presented a textile table to the Georgian... Read More
03/12/2019
The winners of the contest “New Georgian Play 2019”, founded by Mikheil Tumanishvili Foundation, were announced at the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport.
03/12/2019
On December 2, a football center was opened in Varketili (near the №425 block apartment). One standard artificial football pitch, equipped with 230 lux lightings and a mini football pitch were arranged in the center area. 
03/12/2019
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia met with the directors of state vocational colleges. During the meeting the current changes and future plans of the entire system were discussed.
02/12/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Mikheil Chkhenkeli participated in the Artem Erkomaishvili Prize awarding ceremony. The Minister addressed the audience and emphasized the importance of studying and popularizing Georgian polyphony and canticles among the younger generation.
02/12/2019
Levan Kharatishvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, within the framework of the TAIEX (European Commission Technical Assistance and Information Exchange Instrument) Program, launched an Expert Mission on the following topic: "Safeguarding and Risk Management of Georgian Cultural Heritage in Emergency Situations".
30/11/2019
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia attended the Vocational Skills Development Program courses at Aisi College and talked with the students of 8th and 9thgrade about the courses themselves and its future prospects.
30/11/2019
Tamar Kitiashvili, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia held a meeting with students of Dual Program and representatives of private enterprises involved in the project at Aisi College.
29/11/2019
Within the framework of the Vocational Education reform, a three-day seminar for the members of the Board entitled to the implementation of Short-Term Training Programs was opened by Tamar Kitiashvili - the Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Culture of Georgia.
29/11/2019
Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia - Ekaterine Dgebuadze together with the Head of Council of Europe Office in Georgia - Cristian Urse met with the winners of the “European Heritage Creators Week” and presented them with the certificates of Appreciation.
21/11/2019
The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia Mikheil Chkhenkeli introduced the Deputy Ministers to the personnel.
21/11/2019
Giorgi Donadze donated an eight-volume of Georgian polyphonic singing and Church choirs to Princeton University Library. The director of the Folklore Center and the head of the ensemble "Basiani" also donated audio versions of "You Are a Vineyard" to the University Library. The oldest Georgian hymn was published as a book specifically for the Frankfurt book fair in 2018. As for the eight-volume... Read More
21/11/2019
With the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, the National Agency for Cultural Heritage Preservation, in cooperation with the Norwegian Directorate of Cultural Heritage, a unified geographical information portal for cultural heritage has been developed.