Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard

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Spitsbergen or Svalbard? The Answer Includes both Politics and History

Feb 13 2020 - 16:44

“Our goal is Communism!” – the Russians have maintained mining towns on Svalbard since the 1930s. Svalbard is also home to two of the world’s northernmost Lenin statues, one of which (above) stands in the main square of Barentsburg, the principal Russian settlement on the archipelago. (Photo: Alina Bykova)

Russia to Re-Examine Drilling Samples on Svalbard

Sep 09 2019 - 08:35

Hilde and Sunniva Will Spend All Winter at a Small Cabin in the Middle of Nowhere on Svalbard

Sep 05 2019 - 17:54

In Visit to Arctic Region, PA Leadership Explores Local and Global Impact of Climate Change

May 23 2019 - 12:07

Parliamentary Delegation Visits Norway to address Climate Change

May 22 2019 - 10:51

Analysis: How Norway and Russia Avoid Conflict Over Svalbard

Jun 22 2018 - 15:36

Cooperation between Norway and Russia concerning shared fish stocks, oil spill…