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Svalbard Wire

Est. 2026

Everything said about Svalbard, in one place

Monday 9 November 2026No. 15News sectionBack to the front page

News

Every report from the Wire's sources in Svalbard, Norway and the Arctic. 230 pages; 14 pages tagged Spitsbergen.

Friday 6 November 2026

  1. ReportMonitoring tracks bird flu in Svalbard wildlifeForskning

Thursday 27 August 2026

  1. In fullFined for flying a drone in a national park in SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard

Tuesday 25 August 2026

  1. In fullVeterinary Institute detects bird flu in polar bear on SpitsbergenGovernor of Svalbard

Wednesday 5 August 2026

  1. SummaryWet and Cold July in Northern Norway, but Svalbard Sets New Heat RecordHigh North News

Tuesday 19 May 2026

  1. In fullVeterinary Institute finds bird flu in polar bear and walrusGovernor of Svalbard

Monday 11 May 2026

  1. SummaryMina (10) Is the Youngest to Cross Svalbard From South to NorthHigh North News

Friday 10 April 2026

  1. In fullMissing skier found deadGovernor of Svalbard

Wednesday 8 April 2026

  1. In fullGovernor ends rescue operation and searches for presumed deceasedGovernor of Svalbard

Tuesday 31 March 2026

  1. SummaryRussian vessels have sought shelter in Norwegian fjords more than 230 times since 2022The Barents Observer

Thursday 8 January 2026

  1. SummaryToday, Svalbard is the warmest place in NorwayThe Barents Observer

Tuesday 4 November 2025

  1. SummaryRussian Geographical Society opens office on SvalbardThe Barents Observer

Thursday 14 August 2025

  1. SummaryAmid Norway's celebration of Svalbard Treaty comes another verbal attack from MoscowThe Barents Observer

Sunday 1 June 2025

  1. SummaryCruise ship season begins at SvalbardThe Barents Observer

Monday 3 February 2025

  1. SummaryExtremist lawmaker wants to rename SvalbardThe Barents Observer