The Falkland Islands are a real natural paradise. Their remoteness ensured that numerous animal species have a home around the islands. But also scenically the islands know how to inspire with white sandy beaches, crystal clear water and lush flora. Picture: Michael...
Tourism is one of the biggest sources of income in Svalbard. However, due to the measures taken by the government in Oslo, the inhabitants had fallen into an economically difficult situation and are dependent on government support until the situation improves. Archive...
The capital of Nunavut, Iqaluit, has a population of 7,740. The town is the administrative center of Nunavut and here is also the only major hospital of the territory. Since April 14, COVID cases have risen to 31 despite closures, masks and other measures. Image: C...
The approximately 2,500 inhabitants of Longyearbyen so far had been spared from COVID itself. But the impact of the measures to protect the population has hit the economy hard. Picture: Michael Wenger The Svalbard archipelago, with its main town Longyearbyen, is the...
When the virus began its triumphal march around the globe, the Antarctic tourist season had reached a numerical peak. Nearly 74,000 people had visited the Antarctic wilderness. This led to concerns of an introduction of COVID. But the virus had been brought to the...
