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).
Published 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.
Published 6/26/2025
Fined for not giving advanced notification of arrival
Four captains of various passenger vessels have been fined NOK 20,000 each for failing to give advance notice before calling at Svalbard's internal waters and Longyearbyen port in April and May. The fines have been accepted.
Published 6/19/2025
Fined for drone flight
A visitor has been fined NOK 12,000 for illegal drone flight in Longyearbyen.
Published 6/18/2025
Digital reporting of crime for businesses
It is now open for all businesses to report crimes digitally via politiet.no.
Published 5/23/2025
Opening hours in June and July
The Governor’s office is open to the public at 10:00-13:00 in June and July.
Published 5/9/2025
Arctic fox with rabies in Pyramiden
Rabies has been detected in an Arctic fox that was euthanized in Pyramiden on Monday, May 5.
Published 4/23/2025
Spring cleanup in Sjøområdet
Vehicles and scrap metal have been dumped in several places in Longyearbyen over time. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries (NFD), the Governor and the Longyearbyen Local Council (LL) are now taking initiative to clean up, starting with an area in “Sjøområdet” (see photo sketch).
Published 4/9/2025
Traffic ban lifted
The Governor has now lifted the traffic ban on the upper side of Vei 100.
Published 4/8/2025
Maintains traffic ban
Based on professional assessments from Skred AS and the weather forecasts, the Governor has decided to continue the residence and traffic ban on the east side (upper side) of Road 100, from Longyearbyen School to Nybyen.