Residents of Longyearbyen in Svalbard witnessed the sun finally set after more than four months of continuous daylight, marking the end of the Arctic winter season.

Prosecutors in Norway have dismissed two cases of polar bear killings on Svalbard earlier this year, concluding that the animals were killed in self-defense.

Serena Cherry, known from the band Svalbard, is set to release a black metal solo album titled 'Extinguish Thy Flame' next month, which was inspired by the video game 'Elden Ring'.

New research indicates that thawing permafrost in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, is causing houses to become uninhabitable and damaging other structures, posing a significant challenge to the Arctic settlement.

A record number of polar bears are preying on eider duck eggs in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard, posing a threat to the local eider duck population.

Poland is bracing for a rare cold air mass originating from the Svalbard archipelago, expected to arrive by mid-next week. This unusual weather pattern marks a departure from the hot summer conditions.

A family on Svalbard was shocked to receive a 100,000 NOK hospital bill for their daughter's operation, as they were not informed that the procedure was not covered by Norwegian healthcare, a fact also unknown to the hospitals.

It has been confirmed that the Kemi icebreaker will offer tourist floating experiences in Svalbard, conducted within a safety cage to protect both tourists and wildlife.

Delegations from Italy and Norway met in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard Islands, to celebrate the centenary of the Norge airship's historic Arctic flight, which reached the North Pole.

The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, a NATO member state, hosts two long-standing Russian settlements, creating a point of geopolitical interest and tension near the North Pole.

Mina Floriana Read (10) and her father Alexander Read (44) have encountered significant challenges during their expedition in Svalbard.

Barentsburg, a Russian coal mining town in Svalbard, Norway, is described as a Russian 'corner' and considered by some to be President Putin's gateway to the Arctic.

A large-scale environmental cleanup project in Svea, Svalbard, has been declared a major success, with nearly all traces of over a century of mining operations now removed. The initiative is considered the largest project ever undertaken under Norwegian direction.

The mayor of Nuuk, Greenland, has spoken out about the continued pressure from the United States and Donald Trump regarding past acquisition attempts. She also issued a warning to Norway concerning Svalbard.

Kęstutis Juška, medikas iš Kauno, pametęs galvą dėl kelionių po gamtą, leidosi į iššūkį nuplaukti buriniu laiveliu į Arkties vandenyną į Šiaurę, už poliarinio rato.

The weekend weather forecast for Norway predicts rain in the north, spring advancing in the central regions, and high avalanche danger in Troms and Svalbard.

An article explores life in Longyearbyen, Norway, the world's northernmost town located in the Svalbard archipelago, known for four months of darkness and roaming polar bears.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 has been reported west of Svalbard, according to initial reports.

A 4,500 euro fine was imposed in Svalbard for unnecessarily disturbing a protected polar bear by using a ship's foghorn. Disturbing, luring, or chasing polar bears is prohibited in the region.

Jeden z pasażerów statku u wybrzeży norweskiego Svalbardu zobaczył niedźwiedzia polarnego i uruchomił syrenę, co wybudziło zwierzę. Na turystę nałożono wysoką karę finansową.

Czech polar explorer Miroslav Jakeš has passed away in Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean.

Longyearbyen, the world's northernmost permanently inhabited village in Norway's Svalbard archipelago, is known as Europe's most isolated village where death is forbidden and residents carry weapons.

Located in the Svalbard archipelago, a church is situated closer to the North Pole than to Oslo, earning it the moniker 'the church at the end of the world'.

An article describes a detour to the 'Cold Coast,' exploring the captivating allure of Svalbard (Spitsbergen).

Eight US Congress members, led by Senator Lisa Murkowski and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, are visiting Svalbard today, including the University, as part of a trip that also includes Greenland.

Norway has reported the first confirmed case of bird flu in a polar bear in Europe, found in a dead bear on the Svalbard archipelago, marking a significant event for wildlife health in the region.

Russia marked Victory Day on Svalbard with flags and young people in naval uniforms, an act an expert believes is intended to challenge Norway's sovereignty over the archipelago.

Longyearbyen, a unique city in Norway's Svalbard archipelago, faces an unusual challenge where the permafrost prevents burials, leading to the seriously ill being sent to the mainland.

Svalbard is experiencing unprecedented early ground thawing and warming, a phenomenon described by meteorologists as highly unusual.

Barentsburg, a Russian-controlled mining settlement in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, is highlighted as a 'frozen outpost' of the Kremlin. The article details Russia's increasing activity and influence in the Arctic region.

A tourism company in Kemi, Finland, which has seen profitability from its icebreaker cruises, is now considering expanding its operations to include tourist cruises in Svalbard.

It is the first African country to deposit data in the Arctic World Archive, a storage facility designed to preserve records of everything from cultural practices to historical events A decommissioned coalmine near the north pole is the last place you’d expect to find Indigenous stories from rural Nigeria, but deep below the Arctic permafrost of Svalbard a storage unit contains a cache of cultural and literary records from the West African country. The Arctic World Archive (AWA) is a data sto...

De seneste år har russiske indbyggere på den norske øgruppe Svalbard gennemført parader, som har hyldet Rusland. Eksperter frygter, at Putins næste træk vil være at bruge Svalbard til at teste Nato.

A report from the Atlantic Council outlines five scenarios for how Russia might test NATO, including potential moves on Svalbard or Åland, according to a US researcher and former commander Jarmo Lindberg.

A boater in Svalbard, Norway, was fined 50,000 Norwegian kroner (roughly $5,300) after intentionally using a ship horn to wake a sleeping polar bear on land.

An individual received a hefty fine for using a ship's siren to wake a sleeping polar bear on land in Norway's Svalbard archipelago, causing the animal to move.

A man was fined 50,000 Norwegian kroner (approximately 4,550 euros) on Svalbard for waking a polar bear with a ship's foghorn, an act that is strictly prohibited on the Norwegian archipelago.

Scientists are puzzled by the unexplained deaths of 13 reindeer in Svalbard, prompting investigations into the cause.

Deep within an Arctic mountain on Svalbard, the Global Seed Vault stores approximately 1.4 million seed samples from nearly every country, serving as a safeguard against global catastrophes. Only one nation has requested a return of its seeds so far.

Researchers on Svalbard have observed a historically low mortality rate among reindeer, labeling them "climate winners." However, they note that this trend is not entirely positive, hinting at potential ecological imbalances.

A hypothetical scenario describes a future crisis in Svalbard and a German Chancellor's emergency meeting due to Russian troops at the Lithuanian border, exploring how Europe might react if challenged by the US in the Arctic.

On Svalbard, there is no elder care available, forcing residents like 78-year-old Anne Lise to either relocate or manage without public assistance.

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a facility designed to preserve crop diversity, has been awarded the prestigious Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation. The award recognizes its vital role in safeguarding global food security.

An article explores various locations around the world, including the Greek island of Delos and Norway's Svalbard, where unique rules and traditions prohibit people from being born or dying.

Sky-high airfares are causing residents to move away from Svalbard, according to the Local Government. They believe a resident discount on flights would be beneficial.

Mina Floriana Reed (10) and her father Alexander Read (44) are being rescued by a 30-hour boat trip after experiencing several days of trouble during their Svalbard expedition.

Russia's activities in the high North are increasing, raising the strategic importance of Norway's Svalbard archipelago and presenting Oslo with a delicate balancing act.

Miroslav Jakeš, a renowned Czech polar explorer, died during an expedition to Svalbard, with his body found in a twenty-meter-deep glacier crevasse after a four-day search.

A polar bear was shot and killed on the east coast of Spitsbergen, Svalbard, by a private tour group, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the incident.

A Danish researcher and experts express concern over Russian parades on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, fearing Russia might use the territory to test NATO.

Amid focus on Greenland, the strategic Arctic island of Svalbard is highlighted as another potential flashpoint, drawing attention to its geopolitical significance.