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After Greenland, Arctic island Svalbard wary of great powers

Lebanon Democrat 19 Feb 2026
There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet. people in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal despite speculation that this Norwegian archipelago could be the next Arctic territory coveted by the United States or ....
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After Greenland, people on the arctic island Svalbard wary of great powers

Taipei Times 19 Feb 2026
AFP, LONGYEARBYEN, Svalbard ... People in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal despite speculation that this Norwegian archipelago could be the next arctic territory coveted by the US or Russia.
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Why are Svalbard's polar bears getting fatter?

Rumble 30 Jan 2026
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Svalbard polar bears getting fatter despite sea ice loss, study finds

RTE 30 Jan 2026
Adult polar bears around Norway's Svalbard archipelago have become fatter on average over the past two decades even as Arctic sea ice has shrunk, according to a new study ... still harm Svalbard bears.
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Svalbard Polar Bears Are Getting Fatter (for Now), Study Finds

New York Times 29 Jan 2026
Seals favored by Svalbard bears are becoming easier to hunt as ice declines, a study found. But researchers say the situation may be temporary ... .
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Svalbard polar bears are doing surprisingly well (for now)

Popular Science 29 Jan 2026
Despite the dire situation, polar bear populations on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard have improved ... The Svalbard archipelago is located halfway between the northern coast of Norway and the North Pole.
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Svalbard polar bears show improved fat reserves despite sea ice loss

Phys Dot Org 29 Jan 2026
The body conditions of polar bear (Ursus maritimus) populations around the Norwegian island of Svalbard have improved despite sea ice losses, according to new findings ... Svalbard between 1992 and 2019.
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Losing Svalbard?

National Review 16 Jan 2026
Greenland is not the only large, strategically located and sparsely populated island under Nordic control in the High Arctic ....
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Digital twins in the Arctic: How Svalbard is becoming a living lab for marine restoration

Phys Dot Org 14 Jan 2026
In the icy reaches of the Svalbard archipelago, a quiet revolution in ...
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Funding for Coordination and Network Activities in Svalbard – Svalbard Strategic Grant

The Research Council of Norway 13 Jan 2026
Funding may be sought for collaboration and network activities that contribute to increased scientific quality in Svalbard research, and/or contribute to placing Svalbard research in a pan-Arctic or global perspective ... .
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Is Svalbard the weirdest place on Earth? Find out why you can't give life or ...

Independent online (SA) 12 Jan 2026
Yep, Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago sitting a chilling 1,300 kilometres from the North Pole (where Santa allegedly chills in his spare time), has been keeping it weird forever ... But Svalbard isn’t just extreme nature and icy tombs.
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This village doesn't allow giving birth or dying, everyone carries gun for safety. Take a ...

Hindustan Times 08 Jan 2026
A sunset at Svalbard, North Pole (Instagram) ... As for why it is illegal to die and give birth in Svalbard, Radhika elaborated, “Svalbard’s permafrost prevents bodies from decomposing properly, which led to serious health concerns in the past.
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Arctic Expedition Guide: Svalbard, Greenland & Wildlife 2025

Israel National News 18 Dec 2025
Discover the best trips to the Arctic. Explore Svalbard polar bears, Greenland fjords, northern lights, and Franz Josef Land wilderness destinations ....
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