Longyearbyen · 78.22 N 15.63 E

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Tuesday 10 November 2026No. 16Report

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Local democracy

Council leader opens library drop-in chats

Council leader Terje Aunevik will move his office to the Longyearbyen library on Thursday 10 December, from 11:00 Svalbard time to 13:00, for informal chats or just a coffee, the local council (Longyearbyen lokalstyre) said. Anyone with a question, input or issue can come.

From January the offer becomes regular, one Wednesday a month, 11:00 to 13:00:

Wednesday 13 January

Wednesday 10 February

Wednesday 10 March

Wednesday 7 April

Wednesday 19 May

Wednesday 9 June

Aunevik said he wants contact to be as easy as possible, with no need for a big or settled matter. All are welcome, no booking is needed and coffee will be ready. The council said Microsoft Copilot supported the writing of its notice.

Coverage: Longyearbyen lokalstyre (the local council)

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