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Norway Celebrates Svalbard's 100th, Reaffirms Sovereignty Amid Tensions
8/15/2025
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- Crown Prince Haakon and Prime Minister Støre marked Svalbard's 100th anniversary, highlighting its strategic significance amid rising tensions with Russia.
- Norway reaffirms its sovereignty over Svalbard, countering Russian claims of discrimination and treaty violations.
- Støre announced plans for new activities on the archipelago to address local employment issues following the end of coal mining.
