Svalbard Services and deadlines
Every public service notice and deadline, and the notices of Sysselmesteren (the Governor of Svalbard). 37 pages.
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Monday 9 November 2026
- ServiceWater shut-off near the Customs House and Fire StationLongyearbyen lokalstyre
- ReportGovernor lends Villa Fredheim for Christmas, New YearGovernor of Svalbard
Friday 13 November 2026
Thursday 5 November 2026
- ReportExperienced guides can seek Svalbard guide exemptionGovernor of Svalbard
Wednesday 4 November 2026
- ReportOffice of the Governor closed to public on FridayGovernor of Svalbard
Tuesday 3 November 2026
- ReportHelicopter survey maps glacier hazards on SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
- ServiceRegistration deadline for the UNIS, hva nå? seminar, 10 NovemberUNIS, news listing
Monday 2 November 2026
- ReportGovernor lifts traffic ban on Road 300Governor of Svalbard
Friday 30 October 2026
- ReportYellow rain warning for Longyearbyen on SaturdayGovernor of Svalbard
- ServiceApplication deadline: regional cultural fund grantsLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Thursday 29 October 2026
- In fullTraffic ban on Road 300Governor of Svalbard
Wednesday 28 October 2026
- ReportHotellneset power plant: streets dug up from 2028, plant ready in 2031Governor of Svalbard
Saturday 24 October 2026
Thursday 22 October 2026
- ReportGovernor sets arctic fox trapping deadline 22 October for residentsGovernor of Svalbard
Tuesday 20 October 2026
- ReportNew study: polar bears survive bird flu in GreenlandGovernor of Svalbard
Monday 19 October 2026
- ReportCourt hears dispute over seized ship Professor MolchanovGovernor of Svalbard
Friday 16 October 2026
- In fullApplication for temporary installations for the 2026-2027 winter seasonGovernor of Svalbard
Tuesday 13 October 2026
- ReportEnvironment agency wants shorter snowmobile season on SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
Monday 28 September 2026
- In fullThe Governor conducts firearm inspections in LongyearbyenGovernor of Svalbard
Friday 25 September 2026
- In fullGovernment appoints Jens Olav Vestgøte Sæther Governor of SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
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
Wednesday 2 September 2026
- In fullRussian ship seized in SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
Friday 28 August 2026
- 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
Tuesday 25 August 2026
- In fullVeterinary Institute detects bird flu in polar bear on SpitsbergenGovernor of Svalbard
Thursday 13 August 2026
- In fullFined for disturbing a polar bearGovernor of Svalbard
Wednesday 24 June 2026
- In fullAll dogs must be on a leashGovernor of Svalbard
Wednesday 27 May 2026
- In fullTwo fined for illegal drone flightGovernor of Svalbard
Tuesday 19 May 2026
- In fullVeterinary Institute finds bird flu in polar bear and walrusGovernor of Svalbard
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
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
Thursday 26 March 2026
- In fullFined for illegal fishingGovernor of Svalbard
Tuesday 24 March 2026
- In fullGovernor holds field safety meeting that can be followed onlineGovernor of Svalbard