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Strong winds expected Thursday

From night to Thursday, strong easterly winds are expected on Nordenskiöldland. The Governor follows the situation and asks people to secure loose items. Be careful when traveling in the terrain. Follow www.varsom.no

Published 12/4/2019

Traffic station closed 8th - 11th October

The traffic station will be closed from 12 PM on 8th October to 11th October due to course activity.

Published 10/4/2019

Passport office closed on 9th and 10th October

The passport office is closed due to course activity.

Published 10/3/2019

Keep distance to Alkefjellet in Hinlopen Strait

The Governor of Svalbard urges larger vessels (over 70 feet) to keep a minimum distance of 1,000 metres away from Alkefjellet in Hinlopen Strait from now until 15 August. The Governor will, if necessary, be able to impose a temporary ban on entering this area.

Published 7/4/2019

Start of work on management and protection plans for Central Spitsbergen

The Governor of Svalbard hereby announces the start of work on the three processes for the management and protection plans for Central Spitsbergen. The Governor invites all to an open information meeting in Lassegrotta, Forskningsparken (the Svalbard Research Park) in Longyearbyen on 4 July at 7.00 pm.

Published 6/21/2019