https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/rss/?limit=20 en-us (c)2026, Governor of Svalbard Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:24:27 +0200 474531 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/april/high-avalanche-danger-in-the-west-wednesday-15-april/ NVE reports danger level 4 – high avalanche danger in the Svalbard West region for Wednesday 15 April. There is no increased avalanche danger in Longyearbyen itself according to Skred AS. 2026-04-14T11:19:03+02:00 474330 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/april/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. 2026-04-10T14:05:46+02:00 474271 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/april/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. 2026-04-10T08:00:21+02:00 474170 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/april/rescue-operation-ended--searching-for-presumed-deceased/ The Governor of Svalbard has been searching for a missing Czech skier on a solo trip since Monday afternoon. In consultation with the Norwegian Search and Rescue Agency, it has been decided that the rescue operation will be ended, and the next phase will be to search for a presumed deceased person. The hypothesis is that the man has fallen into a crevasse on the Skilfonna glacier. 2026-04-08T17:16:22+02:00 473416 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/03/fined-for-illegal-fishing/ The Governor of Svalbard has fined a foreign fishing boat company for violating several regulations regarding fishing in Svalbard waters. 2026-03-26T14:39:19+01:00 472979 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/03/meeting-on-field-safety-regulations-can-be-followed-digitally/ The Governor of Svalbard invites guides, tourist and field businesses to a meeting on the new field safety regulations on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. in the "Lassegrotta" auditorium at UNIS. The meeting can also be followed digitally. 2026-03-24T15:38:04+01:00 472594 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/03/information-meeting-on-the-field-safety-regulations-with-a-focus-on-the-guide-approval/ Updated: The Governor of Svalbard invites guides, tourism and field businesses to a meeting on the new field safety regulations on Wednesday, 25 March 18:00 in auditorium "Lassegrotta" at UNIS. 2026-03-20T09:21:49+01:00 472474 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/03/application-deadline-for-temporary-facilities-for-summer-2026/ Establishment of temporary facilities for the summer season requires permission from the Governor. Temporary facilities are camps or structures that will be outside throughout the entire season, or large parts of it. Application deadline is 29 March 2026. 2026-03-19T10:42:06+01:00 471016 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/03/significant-avalanche-danger-on-nordenskiold-land/ The Governor urges everyone who travels in nature to avoid avalanche terrain and keep a good distance from steep slopes and runoff zones. 2026-03-06T12:37:46+01:00 470913 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/03/high-avalanche-danger-thursday-and-friday-in-the-south-and-east-regions/ NVE reports increased avalanche danger in the Svalbard region south and east, starting tonight, 05.03.2026. 2026-03-05T12:23:43+01:00 470650 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/03/fined-for-violation-of-the-border-control-act/ An air transport company has been fined NOK 60,000 for failing to report the complete passenger list in advance. The fine has been accepted. 2026-03-03T14:56:04+01:00 469965 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/02/high-avalanche-danger-also-in-the-east/ NVE reports that the Svalbard East region is being upgraded to danger level 4 – high avalanche danger today, 25.02.2026, due to an expectation of more loose snow available for wind transport. 2026-02-25T11:50:21+01:00 469806 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/02/high-avalanche-danger-tuesday-and-wednesday/ NVE reports that high avalanche danger - danger level 4 - is expected in the Svalbard West region on 24 and 25 February. On Wednesday, 25 February, danger level 4 is expected in Nordenskiöld Land. 2026-02-23T16:00:51+01:00 469719 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/02/new-visiting-hours-for-the-public/ The Governor is introducing new visiting hours for the public. The reception will be open for visits on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm. The switchboard will have the same telephone hours as before. 2026-02-23T12:00:38+01:00 468930 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2026/02/report-dead-animals-and-birds/ The Governor asks that people who find dead animals or birds on Svalbard notify us with the location and pictures. 2026-02-13T13:34:26+01:00 464906 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2025/12/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year/ We are entering the Christmas season, and the Governor of Svalbard wishes everyone a happy and safe Christmas. 2025-12-22T15:00:28+01:00 462676 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2025/11/new-regulations-on-field-safety-in-svalbard-from-1-january/ The Field Operation Safety Regulations will come into force on 1 January 2026, and will replace the current regulations on tourism, field trips and other travel activities in Svalbard. 2025-11-28T15:00:17+01:00 461389 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2025/11/inspection-of-glaciers/ In September, the Governor, in collaboration with the Longyearbyen Red Cross Corps, carried out a helicopter inspection of some glaciers in Svalbard. 2025-11-10T11:51:35+01:00 461272 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2025/11/fined-for-breaking-sea-ice/ A captain has been fined NOK 40,000 for breaking sea ice in Tempelfjorden this spring. 2025-11-07T13:15:04+01:00 455748 https://www.sysselmesteren.no/en/news/2025/08/new-routines-in-weapons-management/ The Governor only processes applications for a permit to purchase firearms for polar bear protection in Svalbard. This applies to Norwegian citizens and foreigners who are registered in the population register in Svalbard. Application forms for the acquisition of weapons are available from the Governor or a weapons dealer. All applications for the acquisition of firearms and weapon parts for hunting and sport shooting for persons with a registered address on the mainland must be submitted via www.politiet.no. 2025-08-26T09:00:43+02:00