The world's northernmost settlement with a permanent population of more than 1,000 is a fascinating town on the island of ...

A trio are attempting to cross the High Arctic on a never-done-before route across Svalbard. James McCorkindale, Lee Graham and Arctic expedition leader Kasper Jæger are facing -40C temperatures ...

Tourists visiting the islands can experience Svalbard’s stunning Arctic nature, rich wildlife, and historic mining towns. With guided tours, visitors can also explore glaciers, go on dog ...

The BBC recently paid a visit to a handful of Norwegian communities to see how they're making the switch to renewable energy. The project manager for Svalbard Energi, Torbjørn Grøtte, explained ...

Russia has accused Norway of militarizing the Svalbard archipelago in violation of the Svalbard Treaty. The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that Norway is increasingly integrating Svalbard into ...

Norwegian authorities obviously act in accordance with the Svalbard Treaty," Ministry press officer Mathias Rongved told NTB. Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Arctic Svalbard archipelago ...

Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Arctic Svalbard archipelago, located roughly halfway between the North Pole and the European mainland. The Norwegian foreign ministry did not immediately ...

Michelle Fung imagines a dystopian future in art that’s in part a response to consumerism and environmental woes.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to the Arctic, a land of awe-inspiring ... A visit to the Svalbard Museum is included back in town before embarking on the vessel in the late afternoon.

James McCorkindale is setting off on a never-done-before route in the Arctic A trio are attempting to cross the High Arctic on a never-done-before route across Svalbard. James McCorkindale, Lee ...