David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. The remote Arctic archipelago of Svalbard has long captivated adventurers and nature enthusiasts with its pristine landscapes ...

Svalbard’s glaciers have lost over 500 square miles since 1985, with 91% in retreat. Warming air and ocean currents ...

Norwegian soldiers have embarked on the longest mid-winter training exercise in recent history, cutting all contact with the ...

With the start of the new year, new regulations have come into force on the Norwegian archipelago, which tourists must comply with. "To preserve Svalbard's wilderness, we are updating the ...

Svalbard, a remote archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean, is a place of pristine beauty, icy landscapes, and fascinating ...

Scientists warn that the Arctic is warming far more quickly than the rest of the world and that this rapid change ...

At the end of World War I the Svalbard Treaty gave Norway sovereignty over the archipelago, whose resources Sweden and Russia also eyed. The treaty proved to be a turning point. Over the course of ...

The Svalbard Museum offers a comprehensive insight into the archipelago's history, from its early exploration to the coal mining era, and the rich biodiversity that calls this polar region home.

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A University of Bristol study found that 91% of Svalbard’s glaciers have significantly shrunk since 1985, losing over 800 km² ...