Longyearbyen · 78.22 N 15.63 E

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Est. 2026

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Monday 9 November 2026No. 15Svalbard in the world sectionBack to the front page

Svalbard in the world

Every report from abroad on Svalbard. 40 pages; 12 pages tagged Longyearbyen.

Wednesday 4 November 2026

  1. ReportRecord seven ships for Longyearbyen expedition showcaseSelling Travel

Monday 2 November 2026

  1. ReportKristine Stiansen Neset to run KSAT's Svalbard stationArctic Today

Wednesday 28 October 2026

  1. ReportSvalbard tundra plant splits into two regional groupsBioengineer
  2. SummaryGlaciers thin around Norway’s Longyearbyen as the Arctic warmsGoogle News

Monday 26 October 2026

  1. ReportCouncil still advises against drinking tap water in Longyearbyen; water supply decision due in DecemberArctic Portal
  2. Drinking water

    Longyearbyen lokalstyre advises against drinking tap water: sulfate and nickel are above the limits. Free drinking water at the Svalbard Store, in your own container.

    Longyearbyen lokalstyre, 13 May 2026, checked 27 October

Thursday 22 October 2026

  1. ReportArticle asks whether Longyearbyen can survive climate changeGDELT

Wednesday 21 October 2026

  1. SummarySvalbard Climate Crisis: Inside Norway’s Arctic Village Warming Up to Seven Times Faster Than Global Average, Can Residents Save It Before Melting Glaciers and Thawing Permafrost Destroy Their Homes?The Sunday Guardian
  2. SummarySvalbard’s Longyearbyen faces infrastructure crisis as permafrost thaws and glaciers retreatGoogle News
  3. ReportThis Norwegian village is one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. How can its people save it?The Guardian

Tuesday 20 October 2026

  1. SummaryDrinking water crisis hits world’s fastest warming townQazinform
  2. SummaryWarming-Induced Heavy Metal Leaks Leave Norwegian City Without Drinkable Tap WaterSBS News

Monday 19 October 2026

  1. ReportFrom 78° North to the top: Funken Lodge named Norway’s Leading Boutique Hotel 2026Mynewsdesk