News | Governor of Svalbard

The Governor's Office reopens

From 15 June, the Governor's Office is open to the public again. Use of face mask is mandatory and the distance of 1 meter must be kept.

1/19/2021

The traffic station will be closed for some periods this summer

The traffic station at the Governor’s office is closed during these periods this summer:
- from 9 July until 18 July
- from 22 July until 9 August

6/18/2021

E-bikes only permitted on roads

The Governor of Svalbard hereby issues the following reminder concerning the use of bicycles, electric bicycles and dog sleds off road.

6/17/2021

New firearms regulations from 1 June 2021

The new Act and Regulations relating to Firearms will come into force on 1 June 2021. The new regulations supersede the Firearms Act of 1961 with regulations and circulars. This means that all regulations, circulars and guidelines enshrined in the old act do not apply after 1 June. "The changes will have greater consequences for Svalbard than for mainland Norway," states Assistant Governor Sølvi Elvedahl.

6/2/2021

Lifts the evacuation in Nybyen

Based on professional assessments from Skred AS and NVE, the Governor lifts the evacuation in Nybyen from 18.00 today. Traffic bans are maintained in the area above the buildings (see map).

5/31/2021

Maintains evacuation in Nybyen

The Governor has decided to maintain the evacuation and ban on residence and traffic in Nybyen. There is still a danger that the cornices at the top of Gruvefjellet may loosen and fall down.

5/14/2021