A strategic Arctic sea route dubbed a potential 'chokehold' could become Vladimir Putin's latest weapon against the West.

Norway’s defence minister has warned that Moscow must not be allowed to control the Bear Gap, saying the Arctic corridor ...

As Russia expands its military footprint in the Arctic, the strategically vital Bear Gap has become s a key security concern ...

Norwegian defence minister warns Russia could pose a grave risk and must not be allowed to control the corridor.

The upcoming season centers around three flagship itineraries engineered to maximize wilderness immersion and wildlife ...

The hantavirus-ridden MV Hondius is preparing to welcome a fresh batch of passengers – just weeks after a deadly outbreak ...

Why are there more antennas on Svalbard than anywhere else on Earth? Svalbard of all places, where cats and childbirth are ...

At the appropriately named "Corpse Point" in the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, the permafrost is melting, ...

From wildlife viewing in the remote polar regions to magical sunsets in the South Pacific, these ships offer unforgettable ...

FILE PHOTO: Houses are seen in the town of Ny-Aalesund, Svalbard, Norway, April 10, 2023. India operates an Arctic research base on Norway's Svalbard island, and is also tracking what the opening of ...

Seals favored by Svalbard bears are becoming easier to hunt as ice declines, a study found. But researchers say the situation may be temporary. By Eric Niiler Climate change is transforming ecosystems ...

While administered by Norway, Svalbard is a demilitarized territory, The 1920 treaty prohibits the use of the archipelago for ‘warlike purposes.’ Only a very small Norwegian police force is allowed on ...