The editorial office of the Svalbardposten is located in the middle of Longyearbyen in the blue building, where the bank and the post office are also located. Longyearbyen’s oldest newspaper has been published since 1948. Photo: Svalbardposten / Wikipedia It...
In addition to the activity for the environment, guests also experience the fascinating beauty of the archipelago. (Photo: Oceanwide Expeditions) The Covid-19 virus leaves further traces. The “Cleanup Svalbard” action planned by Oceanwide Expeditions from...
Throughout Longyearbyen, participants in the collection campaign found rubbish, from a Christmas tree to a mattress. Photo: Hilde Kristin Risvik Longyearbyen’s active group “Active i friluft” (“Active outdoors”) also called on the...
Soon reality again – exciting Zodiac excursions in Svalbard. In the background, the MS “Plancius” of the Dutch shipping company Oceanwide Expeditions. (Photo: Heiner Kubny) On June 12, the Norwegian government announced that expedition cruises on Svalbard...
UPDATE 05/16/20 14.30 : A press release from the office of Premier Erna Solberg states that the current status of Norway’s borders will be maintained until 20 August. This means that the current entry ban for non-essential travellers will be maintained until the...