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Report9 November 2026Governor lends Villa Fredheim for Christmas, New YearGovernor of Svalbard
Report9 November 2026New studies on Svalbard history mark treaty centenaryUiT The Arctic University of Norway
Report8 November 2026Svalbard Turn raises NOK 5,000 in moustache runSvalbard Turn on Facebook
Report8 November 2026Svalbard Isfjord Swim 2026 held in LongyearbyenSvalbard Turn on Facebook
Report6 November 2026Lompensenteret gets new name and closes gift card salesThon Senter
Report6 November 2026Fiskaa asks if Mine 7 plant can stay as heritageStortinget
Report6 November 2026Minimum wage for cleaners takes effect in LongyearbyenFrifagbevegelse
Report6 November 2026Monitoring tracks bird flu in Svalbard wildlifeForskning
Report6 November 2026Council upholds refusal of 88 rooms for visiting workersLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report6 November 2026Council backs new building at Vei 401 against adviceLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report6 November 2026Council upholds refusal of 15 flats at Elvesletta nordLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report5 November 2026Experienced guides can seek Svalbard guide exemptionGovernor of Svalbard
Report5 November 2026Longyearbyen waste station closed on FridayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report5 November 2026Bishop to begin Svalbard visitation, first since 2015Den norske kirke
Report5 November 2026UiT professor reviews snow crab dispute around SvalbardKystogfjord
Report4 November 2026Water cut near Tollbygget and fire station on MondayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report4 November 2026Parents invited to evening on exclusion and bullyingLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report4 November 2026Office of the Governor closed to public on FridayGovernor of Svalbard
Report4 November 2026Oslo microplastic fallout measured at 30 times Svalbard levelMiljødirektoratet
Report4 November 2026Board cuts meal claim of stranded pair to NOK 2,000Flysmart24
Report3 November 2026Chemical management policy published for research useKings Bay
Report3 November 2026Raja asks if Governor must always seek rescue costsStortinget
Report3 November 2026Helicopter survey maps glacier hazards on SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
Report3 November 2026Svalbard Airport ties its October heat recordAftenposten
Report3 November 2026Checks in Russian settlements stepped up since 2022, Governor saysNRK
Report3 November 2026New sushi restaurant company registered in LongyearbyenBrønnøysundregistrene
Report2 November 2026Seminar in Oslo to weigh the future of UNISUNIS
Report2 November 2026Governor lifts traffic ban on Road 300Governor of Svalbard
Report2 November 2026Free after-school care hours in Svalbard: question on costStortinget
Report1 November 2026Svalbard stands out as a target of Russian influence, researcher saysNettavisen
Report1 November 2026Fund with NOK 1.9 billion seeks Svalbard clean-up moneyNettavisen
Report1 November 2026Svalbard has 17 spider species, mostly small and blackForskersonen
Report31 October 2026Officers from six police districts train on SvalbardPolitiforum
Report30 October 2026Yellow rain warning for Longyearbyen on SaturdayGovernor of Svalbard
Report30 October 2026Council shares out NOK 95,000 from state culture fundLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full29 October 2026The council closes Svalbardhallen pool for national swim meetLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report29 October 2026Longyearbyen fire and rescue urges Halloween fire safetyLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full29 October 2026Traffic ban on Road 300Governor of Svalbard
Report29 October 2026State points to budget process for Longyearbyen waterStortinget
Report29 October 2026Court keeps Professor Molchanov under arrest in BarentsburgThe Barents Observer
In full29 October 2026Local council invites business to forum on 5 NovemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report28 October 2026Video art call on extraction opens for festivalArctic Pavilion on Facebook
Report28 October 2026Seven tips issued for mobile and internet outagesLongyearbyen lokalstyre on Facebook
In full28 October 2026UNIS holds an avalanche evening in Møysalen on 17 NovemberUNIS
Report28 October 2026Hotellneset power plant: streets dug up from 2028, plant ready in 2031Governor of Svalbard
Report28 October 2026Longyearbyen plumbing firm put into liquidationBrønnøysundregistrene
Report27 October 2026Storting wants Norwegian film support rules to cover SvalbardGovernment of Norway
Report27 October 2026Totland presents his book about the Russians on SvalbardGovernment of Norway
In full26 October 2026Longyearbyen lokalstyre marks Personal Preparedness Week 2026Longyearbyen lokalstyre
Report26 October 2026Longyearbyen council asks Avinor to act on Tromsø route cutsNRK
Report26 October 2026Jensen asks if state will fund Longyearbyen water fixStortinget
In full24 October 2026Svalbard Global Seed Vault receives the Princess of Asturias AwardGovernment of Norway
Report23 October 2026Liberal Party holds 7 seats on Longyearbyen local councilLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full23 October 2026The council adds offline emergency information to its appLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report22 October 2026Huset marks 75 years since it opened in 1951Svalbard Museum on Facebook
Report22 October 2026Local council to spend most visitor contribution on infrastructureNRK
In full22 October 2026Seed Vault partners direct prize money to genebanksGovernment of Norway
Report22 October 2026Governor sets arctic fox trapping deadline 22 October for residentsGovernor of Svalbard
Report21 October 2026Count shows guillemot decline continuing on BjørnøyaNRK
In full21 October 2026Concept choice for water supply to be decided in DecemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full21 October 2026“Svalbard law with special relevance to research” with Geir SteinbergUNIS
Report21 October 2026Ministry upholds Svalbard expulsion over Russian passportNRK
Report20 October 2026Svalbard Lufthavn is 3.7 degrees above normal in OctoberNRK
Report20 October 2026New study: polar bears survive bird flu in GreenlandGovernor of Svalbard
Summary20 October 2026Radio Maya in Barentsburg stops FM broadcasts without Nkom permitHigh North News
Report20 October 2026Environment agency considers larger snowmobile-free areas on SvalbardNRK
Report20 October 2026Court hears Professor Molchanov case, ruling expected within daysGovernment of Norway
In full19 October 2026The council informs homeowners of rules on short-term rentalLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report19 October 2026Court hears dispute over seized ship Professor MolchanovGovernor of Svalbard
Summary16 October 2026The Norwegian Frigate HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen on Svalbard PatrolHigh North News
Report16 October 2026Land near Ny-Ålesund rose nearly two centimetres in 2024NRK
In full16 October 2026Application for temporary installations for the 2026-2027 winter seasonGovernor of Svalbard
Summary16 October 2026To Upgrade Existing Subsea Fibre Cables to Svalbard and Deploy Technology on New Cable SystemHigh North News
Report16 October 2026Extra air freight to Longyearbyen runs to end of yearLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report15 October 2026TV-aksjonen 2026 collects NOK 251,299,209 for NRC FlyktninghjelpenNRK
Report15 October 2026Svalbardhallen sports hall reopens after first phase of renovationLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full15 October 2026The council invites businesses to business forum on 5 NovemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full15 October 2026Samarbeidsforum Longyearbyen holds its first meeting on 7 OctoberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report15 October 2026One in four Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund residents lives aloneNRK
In full15 October 2026Choosing local architects in Nedre GruvedalenStore Norske
In full14 October 2026Pole Position Logistics handles extra air freight to LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full14 October 2026Ukraine deposits seeds in Svalbard vault for first time since warGovernment of Norway
In full14 October 2026The council manages NOK 95,000 in regional cultural fund grantsLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report14 October 2026Kartverket observatory in Ny-Ålesund is complete after 15 yearsNRK
In full13 October 2026The council reopens the Svalbardhallen sports hall on 15 OctoberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report13 October 2026Longyearbyen council to choose water supply concept in DecemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report13 October 2026Environment agency wants shorter snowmobile season on SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
In full12 October 2026Agreement made on fireworksLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Report12 October 2026Statsbygg plans to replace older state homes in LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full12 October 2026Store Norske invites to public meeting on Hotellneset energy plantStore Norske
Report11 October 2026NORCE aircraft images show big changes on Svalbard mountainsideNRK
In full9 October 2026Longyearbyen lokalstyre marks World Mental Health DayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full7 October 2026“The ongoing climate change and its global and regional drivers” with Siiri WickströmUNIS
Summary6 October 2026New Norwegian Strategy for Ny-Ålesund Research Station: Sets Language Requirements for ResearchersHigh North News
In full6 October 2026Substance abuse policy action plan 2026-2028 adoptedLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Summary6 October 2026New Business Plan for Longyearbyen: To Strengthen Length of Residence and Business FriendlinessHigh North News
In full6 October 2026Strategy for Ny-Ålesund Research StationGovernment of Norway
In full6 October 2026Store Norske resumes work on new homes in Nedre GruvedalenStore Norske
In full5 October 2026The council adds Monday morning swimming at SvalbardhallenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Summary29 September 2026Glaciers in Svalbard Are Melting at a Record PaceHigh North News
In full28 September 2026“Svalbard and the Geopolitics of the Arctic” with Stian BonesUNIS
In full28 September 2026Children leave their mark on the future LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full28 September 2026The Governor conducts firearm inspections in LongyearbyenGovernor of Svalbard
In full28 September 2026Longyearbyen Cooperation Forum has been establishedLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full25 September 2026Government appoints Jens Olav Vestgøte Sæther Governor of SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
In full24 September 2026The council periodically closes road 400 up to Gruve 7Longyearbyen lokalstyre
In full24 September 2026UNIS hosts lecture on Russia and security politics in the ArcticUNIS
In full22 September 2026Council publishes report on mental health services on SvalbardLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full21 September 2026The council replaces the floor in the cultural centreLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Summary19 September 2026Norway makes it harder for Ukraine to seize Russian ships at SvalbardThe Barents Observer
In full18 September 2026UNIS holds an online drop-in session for study questionsUNIS
In full9 September 2026The Governor plans large exercise in Longyearbyen on 10 SeptemberGovernor of Svalbard
In full8 September 2026Russian passengers back in RussiaGovernor of Svalbard
Summary4 September 2026Norway’s ambassador summoned to Moscow foreign ministry as wave of propaganda hits the headlinesThe Barents Observer
In full4 September 2026LNS Spitsbergen won the tender for environmental projectsStore Norske
In full3 September 2026UNIS holds information webinar on spring courses 2027UNIS
Summary3 September 2026Russian Fishing Vessels Repeatedly Cross Svalbard Cables, Raising Security QuestionsHigh North News
In full2 September 2026Russian ship seized in SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
Summary2 September 2026Norway seizes Russia's Svalbard linerThe Barents Observer
In full2 September 2026UNIS invites students to the fourth SCOPE conferenceUNIS
In full1 September 2026The council explains private candidate exams for autumn 2026Longyearbyen lokalstyre
In full1 September 2026UNN holds public meeting on mental health services in SvalbardLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full1 September 2026UNIS offers spring 2027 courses for enrolled studentsUNIS
In full31 August 2026Council closes pedestrian street on 31 August and 1 SeptemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full28 August 2026The council opens a book of condolences for King HaraldLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full28 August 2026The Governor marks the death of King Harald VGovernor of Svalbard
In full27 August 2026Fined for flying a drone in a national park in SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
In full26 August 2026The council closes the Næringsbygget main entrance until 28 AugustLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full25 August 2026Veterinary Institute detects bird flu in polar bear on SpitsbergenGovernor of Svalbard
In full25 August 2026The council asks residents to fill a Wish Tree at the libraryLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full24 August 2026The council invites businesses to a forum on 4 SeptemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full21 August 2026The council offers Trygg trening gym course for years 8 to 10Longyearbyen lokalstyre
In full20 August 2026Kings Bay changes start times for safety and refresh coursesKings Bay
In full18 August 2026The council holds public meeting on Svalbardhallen rehabilitationLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full17 August 2026The council invites cultural workers to a NOKU professional dayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full17 August 2026The council asks for input to the Longyearbyen land use planLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full17 August 2026The council extends morning hours at SvalbardhallenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Summary14 August 2026Rising Frequency and Duration of Marine Heatwaves Around SvalbardHigh North News
In full13 August 2026Fined for disturbing a polar bearGovernor of Svalbard
In full12 August 2026The council upgrades outdoor areas for more activityLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full12 August 2026The council holds an activity fair at the Kulturhus on 27 AugustLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full6 August 2026The council plans to flush the drinking water networkLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Summary5 August 2026Wet and Cold July in Northern Norway, but Svalbard Sets New Heat RecordHigh North News
In full5 August 2026The council keeps advice not to drink tap water in LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full4 August 2026The council welcomes pupils to the first school day on 19 AugustLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full4 August 2026The council asks residents to register on Varslemeg.noLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full29 July 2026UNIS marine biologists join first Arctic Ocean 2050 expeditionUNIS
In full25 July 2026The council reopens the swimming pool on 27 JulyLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Summary23 July 2026Luxury yachts crowd around Svalbard; among them is Oleg Tinkov’s La DatchaThe Barents Observer
In full21 July 2026Council offers free bottled water for infantsLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full17 July 2026Council invites to 22 July memorial in LongyearbyenLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full10 July 2026Saves 50 million on new environmental collaborationStore Norske
In full9 July 2026The council keeps first come, first served on the squareLongyearbyen lokalstyre
In full3 July 2026Solar power plant now delivering electricity to Longyearbyen's power gridStore Norske
In full1 July 2026The council keeps the training room open all summerLongyearbyen lokalstyre
Summary24 June 2026Whale Detection System Tested Aboard Arctic Expedition ShipHigh North News
In full24 June 2026All dogs must be on a leashGovernor of Svalbard
In full21 June 2026Start of foundation work postponed to spring 2027Store Norske
Summary2 June 2026The Arctic identified as a security riskHigh North News
In full27 May 2026Two fined for illegal drone flightGovernor of Svalbard
Summary23 May 2026Eight United States senators to visit Svalbard on Arctic tourThe Barents Observer
In full19 May 2026Veterinary Institute finds bird flu in polar bear and walrusGovernor of Svalbard
Summary15 May 2026Government proposes NOK 72.3 million more for SvalbardHigh North News
Summary13 May 2026Behind Russia’s “Victory Day” ceremony on Svalbard was a veiled effort to build a militarised presenceThe Barents Observer
Summary11 May 2026Mina (10) Is the Youngest to Cross Svalbard From South to NorthHigh North News
In full6 May 2026Ny-Ålesund will celebrate 100 years since the Norge flightKings Bay
In full5 May 2026Store Norske marks the closure of Gruve 7Store Norske
Summary4 May 2026End of Norwegian Mining on Svalbard as Norway's Last Coal Mine ClosesHigh North News
Summary4 May 2026'Important That People Live Here'High North News
In full29 April 2026The Annual Report 2025Store Norske
In full27 April 2026Governor reminds that snowmobiles are prohibited on bare groundGovernor of Svalbard
In full24 April 2026Fined for failure to report passengersGovernor of Svalbard
Summary20 April 2026Shipwreck Found in Svalbard - Could Originate From 18th Century RussiaHigh North News
Summary20 April 2026Permafrost Is Thawing in Svalbard, Posing a Risk to Cultural Heritage and New BuildingsHigh North News
In full10 April 2026Repeals fine for breaking fast iceGovernor of Svalbard
In full10 April 2026Missing skier found deadGovernor of Svalbard
In full8 April 2026Governor ends rescue operation and searches for presumed deceasedGovernor of Svalbard
Summary8 April 2026Svalbard Governor website cannot be opened from RussiaThe Barents Observer
Summary7 April 2026The Emirates joins Svalbard TreatyThe Barents Observer
Summary31 March 2026Russian vessels have sought shelter in Norwegian fjords more than 230 times since 2022The Barents Observer
In full26 March 2026Fined for illegal fishingGovernor of Svalbard
Summary25 March 2026Research and Tourism in Svalbard Are Closely Interconnected, Say ResearchersHigh North News
In full24 March 2026Governor holds field safety meeting that can be followed onlineGovernor of Svalbard
Summary13 March 2026The Soviet flag flew high as this year's first passenger voyage from Murmansk came to SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Summary12 March 2026Svalbard: Increased oil prices impact LongyearbyenHigh North News
Summary8 March 2026Governor gives high priority to monitoring Russia’s Svalbard voyagesThe Barents Observer
Summary5 March 2026Updated Strategy and New Research OfficeHigh North News
Summary4 March 2026Mina (10) Can Become the Youngest to Ever Cross Svalbard From South to NorthHigh North News
Summary17 February 2026Russian fishing vessel flanked by Norwegian Coast GuardThe Barents Observer
Summary6 February 2026No sea ice, no problem for Svalbard polar bears - for nowThe Barents Observer
Summary3 February 2026Crab on the Menu: Climate Change Could Make Local Food Available in SvalbardHigh North News
Summary8 January 2026Today, Svalbard is the warmest place in NorwayThe Barents Observer
Summary11 December 2025'Russia uses hybrid threats on Svalbard'The Barents Observer
Summary10 December 2025Stig (30) Has Researched Snow in Svalbard for Four Years: “I Don’t Even Ski!”High North News
Summary20 November 2025“Mercury can leak out and become a threat to marine life”The Barents Observer
Summary18 November 2025Putin's envoy, who recently fought in Ukraine, says Russia will stand up for its rights on SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Summary12 November 2025Russia is modernising its meteorological stations along the Northern Sea RouteThe Barents Observer
Summary5 November 2025Svalbard Fjord Absorbs More Greenhouse Gases Than It EmitsHigh North News
Summary4 November 2025Russian Geographical Society opens office on SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Summary22 October 2025Government proposes higher Svalbard spending in 2026 budgetHigh North News
Summary18 October 2025Record levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Actions needed now, Greenpeace saysThe Barents Observer
Summary25 September 2025Record-breaking glacier melt on SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Summary24 September 202570 Homes Will Be Removed From the Market in SvalbardHigh North News
Summary23 September 2025Norwegian MP says Russia’s “police” car on Svalbard should be repainted or removedThe Barents Observer
Summary14 September 2025Cruise missiles over Franz Josef LandThe Barents Observer
Summary10 September 2025Norway Worried About a Possible Shadow Fleet by SvalbardHigh North News
Summary8 September 2025Russia brings its own “police” car to SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Summary27 August 2025Strengthens the Monitoring of GPS Interference in the High NorthHigh North News
Summary14 August 2025Amid Norway's celebration of Svalbard Treaty comes another verbal attack from MoscowThe Barents Observer
Summary11 August 2025Arctic lakes may contribute to global warming more than previously thoughtThe Barents Observer
Summary28 June 2025At Svalbard, Putin's Arctic spiritual emissary marked nazi-Germany’s invasion of the USSRThe Barents Observer
Summary22 June 2025Ocean currents may be driving mercury pollution in Arctic, says studyThe Barents Observer
Summary1 June 2025Cruise ship season begins at SvalbardThe Barents Observer
Summary9 May 2025Putin's man in Svalbard moves Victory Day celebration to Western standardThe Barents Observer
Summary25 April 2025A Svalbard glacier once survived a warmer climateThe Barents Observer
Summary22 April 2025Kings Bay wants Chinese stone lions removed in Ny-ÅlesundThe Barents Observer
Summary3 April 2025Trump slaps tariffs on Arctic islands with almost no exportThe Barents Observer
Summary1 April 2025Polar bears on Svalbard tend to leave dens earlierThe Barents Observer
Summary21 March 2025Glaciers in Europe have retreated by kilometresThe Barents Observer
Summary20 March 2025'Warming Arctic causes heat waves, floods in Europe'The Barents Observer
Summary11 March 202517th century graves on Svalbard are threatened by rising temperaturesThe Barents Observer
Summary3 March 2025Surprising discovery about Svalbard's largest glacierThe Barents Observer
Summary19 February 2025“We are playing with fire. It highlights the urgency for action”The Barents Observer
Summary14 February 2025Svalbard gets world's northernmost subsea cable systemThe Barents Observer
In full9 February 2025Kings Bay re-founds the Harland Cox building on steel pilesKings Bay
Summary3 February 2025Extremist lawmaker wants to rename SvalbardThe Barents Observer
In full31 January 2025Kings Bay AS completes plan for Ny-Ålesund's protected buildingsKings Bay
In full29 January 2025Kings Bay reports Rayleigh scattering over Ny-ÅlesundKings Bay
Summary16 January 2025Urgent need for better monitoring of sinking ground across the Arctic says studyThe Barents Observer

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