Norwegian Fishers Experience Discrimination in Icelandic Capelin Fisheries Norwegian purse seine vessels must fish capelin in Icelandic waters using purse nets, whereas Iceland and other nationalities with whom they share the quota are allowed to trawl for capelin. Norwegian fishers also experience limitations to the areas in which they are allowed to fish and in the number of vessels allowed to fish at one and the same time.
First Minister Meeting in Svalbard: “A Lot at Stake” This week, the Norwegian Ministers of Justice and Trade visited Longyearbyen. Soon, they are to make important decisions regarding the future of the archipelago.
Norwegian Seafood Industry Fears A New Season Without Enough Workers, Wants Open-Border Guarantee from Government Infection is on the rise in Norway and Europe. Norwegian health authorities believe the Omicron variety will dominate infections after Christmas and have initiated new restrictions. Now, the seafood industry fears that it has to face a new season without enough season workers.
Norwegian Government Proposes Allocation for New North Norwegian Capital Fund In relation to the revised national budget 2021, the Norwegian government proposes that the new North Norwegian investment fund should initially amount to NOK 400 million, out of which the state is ready to provide half the amount.
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.
Russian Company Planning Fish Landing Facility in Barentsburg A Russian-owned company wants to start a fish and crab landing facility in the Russian settlement Barentsburg on Svalbard. No such thing exists in Svalbard today.
Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen Appointed New Fisheries Director Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen (Conservatives) was Monday appointed new Director of the Fisheries Directorate.
Emergency Assistance to Svalbard’s Tourist Industry The Norwegian government proposes NOK 25 million to a new, temporary grant scheme for tourism companies in Svalbard.
Aims for Innovative and Sustainable Svalbard Development The Norwegian government wants to map tourism and challenges related to increased cruise tourism, and also to prevent less serious actors from operating in the Svalbard community.
Nussir Gets Operating License – Environmental Organisations Rage The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheres has decided to give Nussir ASA an operating license for copper mining in Kvalsund municipality. – This mining project will strengthen the foundations for business and industry in the High North, says Minister of Trade and Industry Torbjørn Røe Isaksen (Conservatives).
Andøya Space Center Establishes Drone Center While the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries still explores whether there is a need for a national drone center, Andøya Space Center positions itself to become the preferred choice should politicians give a thumb’s up.
Norway Wants to Modernize Russia’s Fishing Vessel Fleet State Secretary Daniel Bjarmann-Simonsen wants Norwegian shipyards involved in renewing the Russian fishing vessel fleet. Large sums are to be invested.
