New Transport Plan for Longyearbyen in Progress The Longyearbyen Community Council is processing new recommendations for transport and logistics on Svalbard. Head of Economic Development Lennarth Kvernmo highlights the importance of the work for the population and the business sector; for value creation and liveability on the archipelago.
Svalbard: Prolongs Life of Mine 7 With Two Years - But Then It Is All Over Norway's last coal mine receives two bonus years as a result of high coal prices.
Changes Regulations for Longyearbyen Local Council Elections, Must Have Norwegian Affiliation The Norwegian government introduces a requirement about three years of residency in a Norwegian municipality for non-Norwegian citizens in order to have the right to vote and be eligible for Longyearbyen Local Council. Foreigners not having any affiliation to the Norwegian mainland will thus lose their right to vote and the opportunity to stand for local council.
Wants to Change Voting Rights in Svalbard: “Very sudden”, Says Local Council Leader The Norwegian government wants to tighten regulations when it comes to foreign citizens’ right to vote and eligibility for Longyearbyen Local Council, requiring three years’ residency in a mainland municipality.
Drilling for Heat Storage in Svalbard Longyearbyen Local Council is looking to find out whether the mountain outside the town can be used as a thermos for storing renewable energy surplus.
Svalbard Package Ready The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries has established the framework for the temporary grant scheme for the Svalbard tourist industry. Longyearbyen Local Council will govern the scheme and the application deadline is 22 January 2021.
The Old Svalbard Power Plant Gets New Energy: Join Us for A Tour While Norwegian authorities are planning to shut down the coal plant in Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen Local Council wants to open up the old energy plant from 1920 for the public.
