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New Field operation safety regulations in Svalbard from 1 January 2026 New environmental regulations from 1 January 2025 Drones on Svalbard Laws and regulations

5/19/2026

Bird flu detected in walrus and polar bear on Svalbard

The Norwegian Veterinary Institute has detected highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N5) in a polar bear and a walrus on Svalbard.

4/27/2026

Snowmobiles prohibited on bare ground

The Governor has received reports of snowmobiles being driven on bare ground in Adventdalen, which is prohibited. It is to be expected that inspections will be carried out in the area in the future.

4/24/2026

Fined for failure to report passengers

A European airline has been fined NOK 200,000 for failing to report on the flight's passengers. The fine has been accepted.

4/10/2026

Repeals fine for breaking fast ice

In November 2025, a captain was fined for breaking fast ice with a ship in Tempelfjorden. The fine has now been lifted due to unclear regulations.

4/10/2026

Missing skier found dead

The Czech skier who was reported missing on Monday afternoon has been found dead in a crevasse on Skilfonna in the south of Spitsbergen.

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