The Latest Breaking News from Svalbard

It’s one of the world’s northernmost communities, but as well as profound natural beauty at its heart is a lively hub full of Norwegian cheer

Our guide to the most spectacular places to see the ethereally beautiful Aurora Borealis, from North America to Scandinavia

Is there anything worse than a disappointing first date? It is particularly disheartening when a potential partnership that had so much promise turns out to be one big personality clash. My team’s recent study suggests that other animals may also need to navigate personality clashes, or else face disastrous consequences…

Relations sour between Svalbard town’s Russian and Ukrainian communities while local tourism company is accused of being ‘arm of the Russian state’

Here’s how to watch the waltz of luminescent ribbons from cruise ships, mountain tops and snow hotels in northern Norway

The warming planet is causing steep declines among some of the world’s 26,000 wild polar bears, but it is not universal and the picture is complicated, say experts

The article explains India's involvement in Arctic cargo traffic is rising; 35% of 8 million tonnes of cargo handled by Murmansk port in first 7 months of 2023. India is interested due to vulnerability of region to climate change, potential hydrocarbon reserves, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. India has signed…

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Norwegian Ambassador Hans Jacob Frydenlund’s visit to the ISRO headquarters last week offers an occasion to recall the challenging Rohini RH-300 MK-II mission which took place 26 years ago at Ny-Alesund, Svalbard.