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Every report from the Wire's sources in Svalbard, Norway and the Arctic. 230 pages.
Monday 9 November 2026
- ReportGovernor must collect rescue costs on bought insuranceStortinget
- ReportGovernor lends Villa Fredheim for Christmas, New YearGovernor of Svalbard
- ReportNew studies on Svalbard history mark treaty centenaryUiT The Arctic University of Norway
Sunday 8 November 2026
- ReportSvalbard Turn raises NOK 5,000 in moustache runSvalbard Turn on Facebook
- ReportSvalbard Isfjord Swim 2026 held in LongyearbyenSvalbard Turn on Facebook
Friday 6 November 2026
- ReportLompensenteret gets new name and closes gift card salesThon Senter
- ReportFiskaa asks if Mine 7 plant can stay as heritageStortinget
- ReportMinimum wage for cleaners takes effect in LongyearbyenFrifagbevegelse
- ReportMonitoring tracks bird flu in Svalbard wildlifeForskning
- ReportCouncil upholds refusal of 88 rooms for visiting workersLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportCouncil backs new building at Vei 401 against adviceLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportCouncil upholds refusal of 15 flats at Elvesletta nordLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Thursday 5 November 2026
- ReportExperienced guides can seek Svalbard guide exemptionGovernor of Svalbard
- ReportLongyearbyen waste station closed on FridayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportBishop to begin Svalbard visitation, first since 2015Den norske kirke
- ReportUiT professor reviews snow crab dispute around SvalbardKystogfjord
Wednesday 4 November 2026
- ReportWater cut near Tollbygget and fire station on MondayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportParents invited to evening on exclusion and bullyingLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportOffice of the Governor closed to public on FridayGovernor of Svalbard
- ReportOslo microplastic fallout measured at 30 times Svalbard levelMiljødirektoratet
- ReportBoard cuts meal claim of stranded pair to NOK 2,000Flysmart24
Tuesday 3 November 2026
- ReportChemical management policy published for research useKings Bay
- ReportRaja asks if Governor must always seek rescue costsStortinget
- ReportHelicopter survey maps glacier hazards on SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
- ReportSvalbard Airport ties its October heat recordAftenposten
- ReportChecks in Russian settlements stepped up since 2022, Governor saysNRK
- ReportNew sushi restaurant company registered in LongyearbyenBrønnøysundregistrene
Monday 2 November 2026
- ReportSeminar in Oslo to weigh the future of UNISUNIS
- ReportGovernor lifts traffic ban on Road 300Governor of Svalbard
- ReportFree after-school care hours in Svalbard: question on costStortinget
Sunday 1 November 2026
- ReportSvalbard stands out as a target of Russian influence, researcher saysNettavisen
- ReportFund with NOK 1.9 billion seeks Svalbard clean-up moneyNettavisen
- ReportSvalbard has 17 spider species, mostly small and blackForskersonen
Saturday 31 October 2026
- ReportOfficers from six police districts train on SvalbardPolitiforum
Friday 30 October 2026
- ReportYellow rain warning for Longyearbyen on SaturdayGovernor of Svalbard
- ReportCouncil shares out NOK 95,000 from state culture fundLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Thursday 29 October 2026
- In fullThe council closes Svalbardhallen pool for national swim meetLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportLongyearbyen fire and rescue urges Halloween fire safetyLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullTraffic ban on Road 300Governor of Svalbard
- ReportState points to budget process for Longyearbyen waterStortinget
- ReportCourt keeps Professor Molchanov under arrest in BarentsburgThe Barents Observer
- In fullLocal council invites business to forum on 5 NovemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Wednesday 28 October 2026
- ReportVideo art call on extraction opens for festivalArctic Pavilion on Facebook
- ReportSeven tips issued for mobile and internet outagesLongyearbyen lokalstyre on Facebook
- In fullUNIS holds an avalanche evening in Møysalen on 17 NovemberUNIS
- ReportHotellneset power plant: streets dug up from 2028, plant ready in 2031Governor of Svalbard
- ReportLongyearbyen plumbing firm put into liquidationBrønnøysundregistrene
Tuesday 27 October 2026
- ReportStorting wants Norwegian film support rules to cover SvalbardGovernment of Norway
- ReportTotland presents his book about the Russians on SvalbardGovernment of Norway
Monday 26 October 2026
- In fullLongyearbyen lokalstyre marks Personal Preparedness Week 2026Longyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportLongyearbyen council asks Avinor to act on Tromsø route cutsNRK
- ReportJensen asks if state will fund Longyearbyen water fixStortinget
Saturday 24 October 2026
- In fullSvalbard Global Seed Vault receives the Princess of Asturias AwardGovernment of Norway
Friday 23 October 2026
- ReportLiberal Party holds 7 seats on Longyearbyen local councilLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullThe council adds offline emergency information to its appLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Thursday 22 October 2026
- ReportHuset marks 75 years since it opened in 1951Svalbard Museum on Facebook
- ReportLocal council to spend most visitor contribution on infrastructureNRK
- In fullSeed Vault partners direct prize money to genebanksGovernment of Norway
- ReportGovernor sets arctic fox trapping deadline 22 October for residentsGovernor of Svalbard
Wednesday 21 October 2026
- ReportCount shows guillemot decline continuing on BjørnøyaNRK
- In fullConcept choice for water supply to be decided in DecemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In full“Svalbard law with special relevance to research” with Geir SteinbergUNIS
- ReportMinistry upholds Svalbard expulsion over Russian passportNRK
Tuesday 20 October 2026
- ReportSvalbard Lufthavn is 3.7 degrees above normal in OctoberNRK
- ReportNew study: polar bears survive bird flu in GreenlandGovernor of Svalbard
- SummaryRadio Maya in Barentsburg stops FM broadcasts without Nkom permitHigh North News
- ReportEnvironment agency considers larger snowmobile-free areas on SvalbardNRK
- ReportCourt hears Professor Molchanov case, ruling expected within daysGovernment of Norway
Monday 19 October 2026
- In fullThe council informs homeowners of rules on short-term rentalLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportCourt hears dispute over seized ship Professor MolchanovGovernor of Svalbard
Friday 16 October 2026
- SummaryThe Norwegian Frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen on Svalbard PatrolHigh North News
- ReportLand near Ny-Ålesund rose nearly two centimetres in 2024NRK
- In fullApplication for temporary installations for the 2026-2027 winter seasonGovernor of Svalbard
- SummaryTo Upgrade Existing Subsea Fibre Cables to Svalbard and Deploy Technology on New Cable SystemHigh North News
- ReportExtra air freight to Longyearbyen runs to end of yearLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Thursday 15 October 2026
- ReportTV-aksjonen 2026 collects NOK 251,299,209 for NRC FlyktninghjelpenNRK
- ReportSvalbardhallen sports hall reopens after first phase of renovationLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullThe council invites businesses to business forum on 5 NovemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullSamarbeidsforum Longyearbyen holds its first meeting on 7 OctoberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportOne in four Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund residents lives aloneNRK
- In fullChoosing local architects in Nedre GruvedalenStore Norske
Wednesday 14 October 2026
- In fullPole Position Logistics handles extra air freight to LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullUkraine deposits seeds in Svalbard vault for first time since warGovernment of Norway
- In fullThe council manages NOK 95,000 in regional cultural fund grantsLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportKartverket observatory in Ny-Ålesund is complete after 15 yearsNRK
Tuesday 13 October 2026
- In fullThe council reopens the Svalbardhallen sports hall on 15 OctoberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportLongyearbyen council to choose water supply concept in DecemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportEnvironment agency wants shorter snowmobile season on SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
Monday 12 October 2026
- In fullAgreement made on fireworksLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportStatsbygg plans to replace older state homes in LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullStore Norske invites to public meeting on Hotellneset energy plantStore Norske
Sunday 11 October 2026
Friday 9 October 2026
- In fullLongyearbyen lokalstyre marks World Mental Health DayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Tuesday 6 October 2026
- SummaryNew Norwegian Strategy for Ny-Ålesund Research Station: Sets Language Requirements for ResearchersHigh North News
- In fullSubstance abuse policy action plan 2026-2028 adoptedLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- SummaryNew Business Plan for Longyearbyen: To Strengthen Length of Residence and Business FriendlinessHigh North News
- In fullStrategy for Ny-Ålesund Research StationGovernment of Norway
- In fullStore Norske resumes work on new homes in Nedre GruvedalenStore Norske
Monday 5 October 2026
- In fullThe council adds Monday morning swimming at SvalbardhallenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Tuesday 29 September 2026
- SummaryGlaciers in Svalbard Are Melting at a Record PaceHigh North News
Monday 28 September 2026
- In full“Svalbard and the Geopolitics of the Arctic” with Stian BonesUNIS
- In fullChildren leave their mark on the future LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullThe Governor conducts firearm inspections in LongyearbyenGovernor of Svalbard
- In fullLongyearbyen Cooperation Forum has been establishedLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Friday 25 September 2026
- In fullGovernment appoints Jens Olav Vestgøte Sæther Governor of SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
Thursday 24 September 2026
- In fullThe council periodically closes road 400 up to Gruve 7Longyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullUNIS hosts lecture on Russia and security politics in the ArcticUNIS
Tuesday 22 September 2026
- In fullCouncil publishes report on mental health services on SvalbardLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Monday 21 September 2026
- In fullThe council replaces the floor in the cultural centreLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Saturday 19 September 2026
- SummaryNorway makes it harder for Ukraine to seize Russian ships at SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Friday 18 September 2026
Wednesday 9 September 2026
- In fullThe Governor plans large exercise in Longyearbyen on 10 SeptemberGovernor of Svalbard
Tuesday 8 September 2026
- In fullRussian passengers back in RussiaGovernor of Svalbard
Friday 4 September 2026
- SummaryNorway’s ambassador summoned to Moscow foreign ministry as wave of propaganda hits the headlinesThe Barents Observer
- In fullLNS Spitsbergen won the tender for environmental projectsStore Norske
Thursday 3 September 2026
Wednesday 2 September 2026
- In fullRussian ship seized in SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
- SummaryNorway seizes Russia's Svalbard linerThe Barents Observer
- In fullUNIS invites students to the fourth SCOPE conferenceUNIS
Tuesday 1 September 2026
- In fullThe council explains private candidate exams for autumn 2026Longyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullUNN holds public meeting on mental health services in SvalbardLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullUNIS offers spring 2027 courses for enrolled studentsUNIS
Monday 31 August 2026
- In fullCouncil closes pedestrian street on 31 August and 1 SeptemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Friday 28 August 2026
- In fullThe council opens a book of condolences for King HaraldLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullThe Governor marks the death of King Harald VGovernor of Svalbard
Thursday 27 August 2026
- In fullFined for flying a drone in a national park in SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
Wednesday 26 August 2026
- In fullThe council closes the Næringsbygget main entrance until 28 AugustLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Tuesday 25 August 2026
- In fullVeterinary Institute detects bird flu in polar bear on SpitsbergenGovernor of Svalbard
- In fullThe council asks residents to fill a Wish Tree at the libraryLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Monday 24 August 2026
- In fullThe council invites businesses to a forum on 4 SeptemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Friday 21 August 2026
- In fullThe council offers Trygg trening gym course for years 8 to 10Longyearbyen lokalstyre
Thursday 20 August 2026
- In fullKings Bay changes start times for safety and refresh coursesKings Bay
Tuesday 18 August 2026
- In fullThe council holds public meeting on Svalbardhallen rehabilitationLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Monday 17 August 2026
- In fullThe council invites cultural workers to a NOKU professional dayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullThe council asks for input to the Longyearbyen land use planLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullThe council extends morning hours at SvalbardhallenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Friday 14 August 2026
- SummaryRising Frequency and Duration of Marine Heatwaves Around SvalbardHigh North News
Thursday 13 August 2026
- In fullFined for disturbing a polar bearGovernor of Svalbard
Wednesday 12 August 2026
- In fullThe council upgrades outdoor areas for more activityLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullThe council holds an activity fair at the Kulturhus on 27 AugustLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Thursday 6 August 2026
- In fullThe council plans to flush the drinking water networkLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Wednesday 5 August 2026
- SummaryWet and Cold July in Northern Norway, but Svalbard Sets New Heat RecordHigh North News
- In fullThe council keeps advice not to drink tap water in LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Tuesday 4 August 2026
- In fullThe council welcomes pupils to the first school day on 19 AugustLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- In fullThe council asks residents to register on Varslemeg.noLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Saturday 25 July 2026
- In fullThe council reopens the swimming pool on 27 JulyLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Thursday 23 July 2026
- SummaryLuxury yachts crowd around Svalbard; among them is Oleg Tinkov’s La DatchaThe Barents Observer
Tuesday 21 July 2026
- In fullCouncil offers free bottled water for infantsLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Friday 17 July 2026
- In fullCouncil invites to 22 July memorial in LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Friday 10 July 2026
- In fullSaves 50 million on new environmental collaborationStore Norske
Thursday 9 July 2026
- In fullThe council keeps first come, first served on the squareLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Friday 3 July 2026
- In fullSolar power plant now delivering electricity to Longyearbyen's power gridStore Norske
Wednesday 1 July 2026
- In fullThe council keeps the training room open all summerLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Wednesday 24 June 2026
- SummaryWhale Detection System Tested Aboard Arctic Expedition ShipHigh North News
- In fullAll dogs must be on a leashGovernor of Svalbard
Sunday 21 June 2026
- In fullStart of foundation work postponed to spring 2027Store Norske
Tuesday 2 June 2026
- SummaryThe Arctic identified as a security riskHigh North News
Wednesday 27 May 2026
- In fullTwo fined for illegal drone flightGovernor of Svalbard
Saturday 23 May 2026
- SummaryEight United States senators to visit Svalbard on Arctic tourThe Barents Observer
Tuesday 19 May 2026
- In fullVeterinary Institute finds bird flu in polar bear and walrusGovernor of Svalbard
Friday 15 May 2026
- SummaryGovernment proposes NOK 72.3 million more for SvalbardHigh North News
Wednesday 13 May 2026
- SummaryBehind Russia’s “Victory Day” ceremony on Svalbard was a veiled effort to build a militarised presenceThe Barents Observer
Monday 11 May 2026
- SummaryMina (10) Is the Youngest to Cross Svalbard From South to NorthHigh North News
Wednesday 6 May 2026
- In fullNy-Ålesund will celebrate 100 years since the Norge flightKings Bay
Tuesday 5 May 2026
- In fullStore Norske marks the closure of Gruve 7Store Norske
Monday 4 May 2026
- SummaryEnd of Norwegian Mining on Svalbard as Norway's Last Coal Mine ClosesHigh North News
- Summary'Important That People Live Here'High North News
Wednesday 29 April 2026
- In fullThe Annual Report 2025Store Norske
Monday 27 April 2026
- In fullGovernor reminds that snowmobiles are prohibited on bare groundGovernor of Svalbard
Friday 24 April 2026
- In fullFined for failure to report passengersGovernor of Svalbard
Monday 20 April 2026
- SummaryShipwreck Found in Svalbard - Could Originate From 18th Century RussiaHigh North News
- SummaryPermafrost Is Thawing in Svalbard, Posing a Risk to Cultural Heritage and New BuildingsHigh North News
Friday 10 April 2026
- In fullRepeals fine for breaking fast iceGovernor of Svalbard
- In fullMissing skier found deadGovernor of Svalbard
Wednesday 8 April 2026
- In fullGovernor ends rescue operation and searches for presumed deceasedGovernor of Svalbard
- SummarySvalbard Governor website cannot be opened from RussiaThe Barents Observer
Tuesday 7 April 2026
- SummaryThe Emirates joins Svalbard TreatyThe Barents Observer
Tuesday 31 March 2026
- SummaryRussian vessels have sought shelter in Norwegian fjords more than 230 times since 2022The Barents Observer
Thursday 26 March 2026
- In fullFined for illegal fishingGovernor of Svalbard
Wednesday 25 March 2026
- SummaryResearch and Tourism in Svalbard Are Closely Interconnected, Say ResearchersHigh North News
Tuesday 24 March 2026
- In fullGovernor holds field safety meeting that can be followed onlineGovernor of Svalbard
Friday 13 March 2026
- SummaryThe Soviet flag flew high as this year's first passenger voyage from Murmansk came to SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Thursday 12 March 2026
- SummarySvalbard: Increased oil prices impact LongyearbyenHigh North News
Sunday 8 March 2026
- SummaryGovernor gives high priority to monitoring Russia’s Svalbard voyagesThe Barents Observer
Thursday 5 March 2026
- SummaryUpdated Strategy and New Research OfficeHigh North News
Wednesday 4 March 2026
- SummaryMina (10) Can Become the Youngest to Ever Cross Svalbard From South to NorthHigh North News
Tuesday 17 February 2026
- SummaryRussian fishing vessel flanked by Norwegian Coast GuardThe Barents Observer
Friday 6 February 2026
- SummaryNo sea ice, no problem for Svalbard polar bears - for nowThe Barents Observer
Tuesday 3 February 2026
- SummaryCrab on the Menu: Climate Change Could Make Local Food Available in SvalbardHigh North News
Thursday 8 January 2026
- SummaryToday, Svalbard is the warmest place in NorwayThe Barents Observer
Thursday 11 December 2025
- Summary'Russia uses hybrid threats on Svalbard'The Barents Observer
Wednesday 10 December 2025
- SummaryStig (30) Has Researched Snow in Svalbard for Four Years: “I Don’t Even Ski!”High North News
Thursday 20 November 2025
- Summary“Mercury can leak out and become a threat to marine life”The Barents Observer
Tuesday 18 November 2025
- SummaryPutin's envoy, who recently fought in Ukraine, says Russia will stand up for its rights on SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Wednesday 12 November 2025
- SummaryRussia is modernising its meteorological stations along the Northern Sea RouteThe Barents Observer
Wednesday 5 November 2025
- SummarySvalbard Fjord Absorbs More Greenhouse Gases Than It EmitsHigh North News
Tuesday 4 November 2025
- SummaryRussian Geographical Society opens office on SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Wednesday 22 October 2025
- SummaryGovernment proposes higher Svalbard spending in 2026 budgetHigh North News
Saturday 18 October 2025
- SummaryRecord levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Actions needed now, Greenpeace saysThe Barents Observer
Thursday 25 September 2025
- SummaryRecord-breaking glacier melt on SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Wednesday 24 September 2025
- Summary70 Homes Will Be Removed From the Market in SvalbardHigh North News
Tuesday 23 September 2025
- SummaryNorwegian MP says Russia’s “police” car on Svalbard should be repainted or removedThe Barents Observer
Sunday 14 September 2025
- SummaryCruise missiles over Franz Josef LandThe Barents Observer
Wednesday 10 September 2025
- SummaryNorway Worried About a Possible Shadow Fleet by SvalbardHigh North News
Monday 8 September 2025
- SummaryRussia brings its own “police” car to SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Wednesday 27 August 2025
- SummaryStrengthens the Monitoring of GPS Interference in the High NorthHigh North News
Thursday 14 August 2025
- SummaryAmid Norway's celebration of Svalbard Treaty comes another verbal attack from MoscowThe Barents Observer
Monday 11 August 2025
- SummaryArctic lakes may contribute to global warming more than previously thoughtThe Barents Observer
Saturday 28 June 2025
- SummaryAt Svalbard, Putin's Arctic spiritual emissary marked nazi-Germany’s invasion of the USSRThe Barents Observer
Sunday 22 June 2025
- SummaryOcean currents may be driving mercury pollution in Arctic, says studyThe Barents Observer
Sunday 1 June 2025
- SummaryCruise ship season begins at SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Friday 9 May 2025
- SummaryPutin's man in Svalbard moves Victory Day celebration to Western standardThe Barents Observer
Friday 25 April 2025
- SummaryA Svalbard glacier once survived a warmer climateThe Barents Observer
Tuesday 22 April 2025
- SummaryKings Bay wants Chinese stone lions removed in Ny-ÅlesundThe Barents Observer
Thursday 3 April 2025
- SummaryTrump slaps tariffs on Arctic islands with almost no exportThe Barents Observer
Tuesday 1 April 2025
- SummaryPolar bears on Svalbard tend to leave dens earlierThe Barents Observer
Friday 21 March 2025
- SummaryGlaciers in Europe have retreated by kilometresThe Barents Observer
Thursday 20 March 2025
- Summary'Warming Arctic causes heat waves, floods in Europe'The Barents Observer
Tuesday 11 March 2025
- Summary17th century graves on Svalbard are threatened by rising temperaturesThe Barents Observer
Monday 3 March 2025
- SummarySurprising discovery about Svalbard's largest glacierThe Barents Observer
Wednesday 19 February 2025
- Summary“We are playing with fire. It highlights the urgency for action”The Barents Observer
Friday 14 February 2025
- SummarySvalbard gets world's northernmost subsea cable systemThe Barents Observer
Sunday 9 February 2025
- In fullKings Bay re-founds the Harland Cox building on steel pilesKings Bay
Monday 3 February 2025
- SummaryExtremist lawmaker wants to rename SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Friday 31 January 2025
- In fullKings Bay AS completes plan for Ny-Ålesund's protected buildingsKings Bay
Wednesday 29 January 2025
- In fullKings Bay reports Rayleigh scattering over Ny-ÅlesundKings Bay
Thursday 16 January 2025
- SummaryUrgent need for better monitoring of sinking ground across the Arctic says studyThe Barents Observer
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