Tag Archives: folk high school
Briefs from Svalbardposten for the week of April 30, 2019
Stronger oversight of working conditions in Svalbard vital, labor minister says during visit
Recent problems including numerous workplace violations during a local hotel renovation and widespread complaints from tourism guides are examples of why tighter oversight and enforcement of labor laws are necessary, Norwegian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Anniken Hauglie told about 150 business and other officials during a meeting this week.
Briefs from Svalbardposten for the week of Jan. 15, 2019
Owner still hoping for alternative heating in new building despite city mandate
A new office/warehouse building in the seaside area of Longyearbyen that hoped to implement an alternative environmentally friendly heating is being told it must still hook up to the city’s central heating system at a cost of 150,000 kroner – but the owners said they still plan to follow through on their intentions.
Briefs from Svalbardposten for the week of June 12, 2018
New folk high school may mean 150 more Longyearbyen residents
Students enrolling at a new folk high school scheduled to open in Longyearbyen in the fall of 2019 will be able to register as permanent residents, which likely means the town can reverse more than a decade of decline in the percentage of Norwegian residents compared to foreigners.
Briefs from Svalbardposten for the week of June 5, 2018
Dead fox found on roadside sent to mainland for rabies test
A polar fox that children found dead by the side of the road to Svalbard Airport during the Spitsbergen Marathon on Saturday has been sent to the mainland to determine if it has rabies, according The Governor of Svalbard.
Briefs from Svalbardposten for the week of April 3, 2018
Controversial apartment complex with reduced parking approved by council
The construction of a controversial 60-apartment subdivision with a less-than-standard number of parking spaces was approved by the Longyearbyen Community Council, but with harsh criticism from some members who accused some city officials and the builder of trying to force the project through without proper debate.
