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8/4/2025

Avian influenza detected in arctic foxes in Svalbard

The Norwegian Veterinary Institute has detected highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in four arctic fox pups from an area near the Russian settlement of Barentsburg in Svalbard. This is the first time the virus has been detected in arctic foxes in Norway.

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7/11/2025

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Svalbard Act on 14 August

We are celebrating that August 14th marks 100 years since Svalbard became part of the Kingdom of Norway. HRH Crown Prince Haakon, Prime Minister Støre and Minister of Justice Aas-Hansen will attend the celebration.

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7/1/2025

Reporting on fish catch and collection of fish heads (anadromous salmonid fish)

We have placed a freezer box by sjøgarasjen opposite the power station for the delivery of fish heads.

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7/1/2025

Research on the condition of fish waters in Svalbard

On June 12, we had a visit from Guttorm Christensen from Akvaplan-niva, who gave a lecture about anadrom salmon fish in Svalbard. Here you can watch the lecture (in Norwegian).


7/1/2025

Update on rabies

Some time ago, rabies was detected in a fox in Pyramiden. We assume that there could be infection in the area and ask people to be vigilant.

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Governor of Svalbard

Svalbard is a part of The Kingdom of Norway and the Governor is the Norwegian Government's representative on the archipelago. 

The Governor of Svalbard
P.O. box 633
N-9171 Longyearbyen
Org.no. 971 456 523

Opening hours:
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 to 13:00
Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00 to 15:00
Switchboard: 10:00-15:00

Telephone: +47 79 02 43 00

Email: firmapost@sysselmesteren.no

 

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