Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja visited the main settlement on the strategically located Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Monday, at a time of increased interest in the resource-rich polar ...

Beijing is conducting research projects in the Arctic, and is investing in international natural gas production facilities ...

A 2015 satellite photo captured a series of stunning "von Kármán vortices" swirling off Madeira and the Canary Islands. The ...

There are long-term patterns in how Russia approaches Norway on Svalbard. Over the years, Moscow’s proposals for bilateral ...

Svalbard, a remote Norwegian archipelago located close to the North Pole, is known for its stunning landscapes, harsh Arctic climate, and intriguing laws. Among its many unusual attributes, one of the ...

In the cold of the Norwegian Arctic, meteorologist Trond Robertsen manually recorded precipitation levels for over two ...

The Norwegian Star recently embarked on a series of itineraries to destinations in the Arctic, including Svalbard and ...

Scandinavia is a land where nature’s beauty meets rich history and culture. From Norway's dramatic fjords and towering glaciers to the enchanting Northern Lights and serene Arctic Wilderness, this ...

The Svalbard treaty restricts military use of the archipelago, but the islands are not a demilitarised zone. Russia has in the past accused Norway of militarising Svalbard, which Oslo denies.

Exclusive: Government in Oslo says keeping a distance protects the Arctic predators, but critic says the motto is ‘We’re not happy till you're not happy’ ...