The Russian Government has accused Norway of violating the 1920 Svalbard Treaty by allegedly increasing military activities in the Svalbard archipelago. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Norway and NATO
Since 1979, the Nordic countries have maintained a strategic seed bank to safeguard their food supply against crises such as wars, natural disasters, and other emergencies. Managed by the Nordic
A guided snowmobile tour group encountered a polar bear near Fredheim on Svalbard, and in response, fired shots at the animal. Local authorities quickly intervened, and no one was physically
