Foreigners lose the right to vote in Svalbard
Foreigners without a connection to mainland Norway now lose the right to vote and the opportunity to sit on the local council in Svalbard. The…
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What was believed to be an unknown centuries-old grave in Svalbard ends up being something completely different
Three years ago, scientists at the cultural heritage site at Russekeila on Cape Linné in Svalbard discovered – as they labeled it at the time…
Svalbard is a risk area for bird flu – people asked to report cases of dead birds
The highly pathogenic bird flu has been detected in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and several countries in Europe. Many of the birds will migrate north to…
Norwegian Post to go fully electric on Svalbard
The Norwegian Post (Posten) has cracked the code for how to become fossil-free in Arctic conditions. An electric truck is now put into operation on…
Svalbard: Woman dies in snowmobile accident
A woman died in a snowmobile accident on the Longyear Glacier, Svalbard, on Sunday afternoon. A helicopter was sent out to the accident site at…
Svalbard gets its first customs officers
From May 1, travelers to Svalbard will meet customs officers on arrival in Longyearbyen due to a change in the Customs Act. “With the current…
22,000 new samples to be added to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
On Monday, 22,000 new seed samples from Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe will be added to the seed vault on Svalbard….
Travelers to Svalbard to be tested for corona regardless of vaccination status
People traveling to Svalbard will have to take a rapid test within 24 hours of arrival. The new requirement also applies to fully vaccinated people…
Norwegian Environment Agency moves to tighten tourism rules for Svalbard
The Norwegian Environment Agency had proposed stricter tourism rules for Svalbard in a bid to safeguard the Norwegian archipelago’s vulnerable nature and cultural monuments. Driving…
Many Norwegians moved to Svalbard during the corona pandemic
The number of inhabitants in Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund on Svalbard continues to increase. Norwegian citizens account for the largest increase in the population. As of…
Wally the Walrus leaves England and heads north toward his home on Svalbard
Norway eagerly awaits you, Wally! Wally the Walrus spent his summer holidays sunbathing and swimming around the coast of England. He chose to spend the…
13 photos of striking Svalbard that will have you bracing to brave the cold and visit
Situated 1300 kilometers above the Arctic Circle, Svalbard is not for the faint of heart. But those who make the trip are richly rewarded with…
How one author decided to create a kid’s book set on stunning Svalbard
Author of the kid’s “Lindie Lou Adventure Series”, Jeanne Bender, decided to set one of her beloved books on Svalbard – out of awe at…
Infection control official asks unvaccinated older people to stay away from Svalbard
Soon, almost the entire adult population on Svalbard will be fully vaccinated. At the same time, the chief infection control officer asks unvaccinated older adults…
Update: No indication that anyone has been swept away in the large avalanche on Svalbard
A large avalanche took place at Hiorthfjellet on Svalbard. The avalanche area is being investigated with scooter patrols and helicopters, but no people have been…
Store Norske is buying Hurtigruten’s buildings on Svalbard for 690 million kroner
Hurtigruten Grop is selling its buildings on Svalbard to Store Norske for NOK 690 million. At the same time, the two companies are entering into…
PHOTO: The man attacked by a polar bear on Svalbard managed to get away with minor injuries. The bear was shot
A man was attacked by a polar bear in Mohnbukta on the east side of Spitsbergen on Tuesday. He managed to escape with minor injuries….
Man attacked and injured by polar bear on Svalbard
A man has been attacked and injured by a polar bear in Mohnbukta on the east side of Spitsbergen. The extent of the injuries is…
Negative coronavirus test required before arrival in Svalbard
The entry rules to Svalbard have been tightened. A negative test result from a coronavirus test taken in Norway within 24 hours before the scheduled…
Disney wants to make a nature film on Svalbard
In March and May, Disney’s nature film company will film on Svalbard. The governor has given permission for 20 helicopter landings on various glaciers on…
