Norway to Introduce Military Police Authority on Arctic Island The Norwegian Ministry of Defense believes the current security policy situation calls for the expansion of the military police's scope to include the Norwegian Arctic island of Jan Mayen.
Survey for Arctic Way Soon to Be Completed Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): The seabed survey for the subsea cable Arctic Way will soon be completed. It will replace the old cable to Svalbard, but also establish a connection to Jan Mayen.
Norway Wants New Submarine Fiber Connection to Svalbard and Jan Mayen: “It Is Urgent” The Norwegian Government want to enter into an agreement with Space Norway to establish a new submarine fiber connection to Svalbard and Jan Mayen. "If we are to have a connection by 2028, it is urgent to start seabed surveys," says Cecilie Myrseth (Labor), Minister of Trade and Industry.
Increased Norwegian Quota for the Minke Whale This year, 1,406 minke whales can be caught in Norwegian waters. This is an increase of 249 from 2024. "The Norwegian whaling is strictly regulated, and the minke whale population is in very good condition," says Norway’s minister of fisheries.
Plans for New Fiber Cable to Svalbard and Jan Mayen Space Norway is building a new subsea fiber cable to Svalbard. At the same time, the Armed Forces wants to build fiber cable to Jan Mayen. The price tag is between NOK 1 and 2 billion.
Parliament Demands Answers from Defense Minister About US Flights on Jan Mayen A series of researchers warns against permitting planes from the US Air Force to land and take off at Jan Mayen. Now, the Norwegian defense minister has to answer to Parliament.
