Stricter requirements must be made for tourist guides at Svalbard
The government does not want tourist guides who are not familiar with or do not know enough about the environment in Svalbard and is considering…
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Svalbard sets tourist records in the winter darkness
Ten years ago, Svalbard welcomed around 3,500 tourists from October to January. Last season the figure was well over 12,000. – “It has been a…
Large ships may be banned in the protected areas of Svalbard
In order to preserve the natural wilderness of Svalbard, the government will regulate traffic, and is now considering several measures such as size restrictions on…
The climate warming in Svalbard is six times greater than it is globally
Recent climate figures show that temperatures in Svalbard have been higher than average over the past nine years. Since 1961 the temperature has increased by…
Winter in Svalbard can get up to 20 degrees warmer in 80 years
Svalbard may soon no longer be considered the Arctic, according to researchers. By the year 2100, the farthest north of the archipelago can be 20…
Migration wave to Svalbard
The population of Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund increased by 121 people in the first half of this year. This is the strongest growth in ten years,…
Hurtigruten barred from Frans Joseph Land
Hurtigruten disallowed sailing to Frans Joseph Land in Russia Hurtigruten is denied sailing permits in Russian waters. The shipping company must, therefore, cancel two planned…
Tromsø above 20 for the 1st time in 2019
Tromsø above 20 oC for the 1st time in 2019 Several parts of Norway experience a taste of the upcoming weather. It will be sunny,…
Two Poles fell to their death on Svalbard
Two Poles fell to their death on Svalbard A man and woman, both Polish citizens, have fallen several hundred meters down a steep mountain slope….
Increase in number of snowmobile accidents on Svalbard
The number of serious injuries and deaths per 1,000 snowmobiles in Svalbard has increased from four to five per year, one study shows. By comparison,…
More foreigners on Svalbard
The proportion of foreigners who work in Svalbard has tripled in ten years. This could weaken Norwegian sovereignty on the archipelago. In 2009, the proportion…
Stable population in Svalbard
The populations of Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund in Svalbard dropped somewhat in the second half of last year, but are still the second highest ever. One…
One hundred consecutive months of above average temperatures on Svalbard
March will be the one hundredth consecutive month with temperatures above the normal in Svalbard according to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. Even though the month…
What is happening on Svalbard is extreme
What is happening on Svalbard is extreme Global climate emissions are changing Svalbard dramatically says a new report. Director of the Environment Directorate,Ellen Hambro, believes…
Salvage of «Northguider» will take time
Salvage of «Northguider» off Svalbard will take time The Coast Guard vessel KV «Svalbard» reached the trawler «Northguider» that has run aground off Svalbard during…
Russian in custody for bank robbery
Russian in custody after a bank robbery on Svalbard A 29-year-old man from Russia was detained for four weeks, charged with robbing a bank in…
Fox hunters urged to take rabies vaccine
Fox hunters urged to take rabies vaccine on Svalbard The Governor of Svalbard urges everyone to get a rabies shot. The reason is that several…
More foreigners and fewer Norwegians in Svalbard
Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund, together have a total of 2,310 inhabitants. There are 96 more people than at the turn of the new year and a…
Climate change has major consequences for settlements in Svalbard
Permafrost under construction on Svalbard is melting and has caused the world’s seed store to be changed. Cabins have had to be moved,and 250 homes…
Rabies found in three artic foxes in Svalbard
Rabies is proven in three dead artic foxes on Svalbard. Rabies is now proven in four foxes and one reindeer in the area since the…