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,…
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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…
Telenor tests 5G technology in Longyearbyen
The inhabitants of Svalbard were able to test 4G technology before it was introduced to the rest of Norway. Now Telenor will test 5G at…
The royal family witnessed plastic pollution on Svalbard
The royal family witnessed plastic pollution and the effects of climate change closely following their Svalbard visit. The reason for the royal visit is…
Sharp increase in cruise ships in polar areas
A marked increase in cruise traffic in polar areas In five years, the number of cruise tourists to Svalbard and the polar regions has increased…
German tourist attacked by a polar bear in Svalbard
A 40 year old German man suffered moderate injuries when he was attacked by a polar bear on Sjuøyane northeast of Spitsbergen on Saturday. The…
Wet weather record for Svalbard for July
New wet weather record for Svalbard for July While most of the mainland is drying out, Svalbard has already recorded a new record in July…