Services and deadlines

1. Report5 November 2026Experienced guides can seek Svalbard guide exemptionGovernor of Svalbard
2. Report4 November 2026Office of the Governor closed to public on FridayGovernor of Svalbard
3. Report3 November 2026Helicopter survey maps glacier hazards on SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
4. Report2 November 2026Governor lifts traffic ban on Road 300Governor of Svalbard
5. Report30 October 2026Yellow rain warning for Longyearbyen on SaturdayGovernor of Svalbard
6. In full29 October 2026Traffic ban on Road 300Governor of Svalbard
7. Report28 October 2026Hotellneset power plant: streets dug up from 2028, plant ready in 2031Governor of Svalbard
8. Report22 October 2026Governor sets arctic fox trapping deadline 22 October for residentsGovernor of Svalbard
9. Report20 October 2026New study: polar bears survive bird flu in GreenlandGovernor of Svalbard
10. Report19 October 2026Court hears dispute over seized ship Professor MolchanovGovernor of Svalbard
11. In full16 October 2026Application for temporary installations for the 2026-2027 winter seasonGovernor of Svalbard
12. Report13 October 2026Environment agency wants shorter snowmobile season on SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
13. In full28 September 2026The Governor conducts firearm inspections in LongyearbyenGovernor of Svalbard
14. In full25 September 2026Government appoints Jens Olav Vestgøte Sæther Governor of SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
15. In full9 September 2026The Governor plans large exercise in Longyearbyen on 10 SeptemberGovernor of Svalbard
16. In full8 September 2026Russian passengers back in RussiaGovernor of Svalbard
17. In full2 September 2026Russian ship seized in SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
18. In full28 August 2026The Governor marks the death of King Harald VGovernor of Svalbard
19. In full27 August 2026Fined for flying a drone in a national park in SvalbardGovernor of Svalbard
20. In full25 August 2026Veterinary Institute detects bird flu in polar bear on SpitsbergenGovernor of Svalbard
21. In full13 August 2026Fined for disturbing a polar bearGovernor of Svalbard
22. In full24 June 2026All dogs must be on a leashGovernor of Svalbard
23. In full27 May 2026Two fined for illegal drone flightGovernor of Svalbard
24. In full19 May 2026Veterinary Institute finds bird flu in polar bear and walrusGovernor of Svalbard
25. In full27 April 2026Governor reminds that snowmobiles are prohibited on bare groundGovernor of Svalbard
26. In full24 April 2026Fined for failure to report passengersGovernor of Svalbard
27. In full10 April 2026Repeals fine for breaking fast iceGovernor of Svalbard
28. In full10 April 2026Missing skier found deadGovernor of Svalbard
29. In full8 April 2026Governor ends rescue operation and searches for presumed deceasedGovernor of Svalbard
30. In full26 March 2026Fined for illegal fishingGovernor of Svalbard
31. In full24 March 2026Governor holds field safety meeting that can be followed onlineGovernor of Svalbard

1. ServiceWednesday 30 December 2026Extra air freight flight to Longyearbyen, 30 DecemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
2. ServiceFriday 13 November 2026Application portal opens for experienced Svalbard guidesGovernor of Svalbard
3. ServiceMonday 9 November 2026Water shut-off near the Customs House and Fire StationLongyearbyen lokalstyre
4. ServiceSunday 8 November 2026Swimming hall closed to public swimming all day, 8 NovemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
5. ServiceSaturday 7 November 2026Extra air freight flight to Longyearbyen, 7 NovemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
6. ServiceSaturday 7 November 2026Kiosk closed, 7 NovemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
7. ServiceSaturday 7 November 2026Swimming hall closed to public swimming all day, 7 NovemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
8. ServiceFriday 6 November 2026Governor's office closed to the publicGovernor of Svalbard
9. ServiceFriday 6 November 2026Swimming hall closed to public swimming from 14:00, 6 NovemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
10. ServiceFriday 6 November 2026Environmental station closed on FridayLongyearbyen lokalstyre
11. ServiceFriday 6 November 2026Environmental station closed for serviceLongyearbyen lokalstyre on Facebook
12. ServiceThursday 5 November 2026Deadline: exemption applications for Svalbard guide approvalGovernor of Svalbard
13. ServiceThursday 5 November 2026Deadline for Svalbard guide exemption applicationsGovernor of Svalbard
14. ServiceTuesday 3 November 2026Registration deadline for the UNIS, hva nå? seminar, 10 NovemberUNIS, news listing
15. ServiceSaturday 31 October 2026Svalbardhallen: colder pool water, baby swimming cancelledLongyearbyen lokalstyre
16. ServiceSaturday 31 October 2026Application deadline for regional cultural fund grantsLongyearbyen lokalstyre on Facebook
17. ServiceFriday 30 October 2026Application deadline: regional cultural fund grantsLongyearbyen lokalstyre
18. ServiceThursday 29 October 2026Road 300 closed, no-access order from 29 OctoberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
19. ServiceThursday 29 October 2026Traffic ban on Road 300Governor of Svalbard
20. ServiceSaturday 24 October 2026Registration deadline for the business forum, 4 NovemberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
21. ServiceSaturday 24 October 2026Deadline for temporary installations applications, 2026-2027 winter seasonGovernor of Svalbard
22. ServiceSaturday 17 October 2026Extra air freight flight to Longyearbyen, 17 OctoberLongyearbyen lokalstyre
23. ServiceFriday 16 October 2026Applications for temporary installations, winter season 2026 to 2027Governor of Svalbard

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