Nussir sale, landslide and school closures

The Tromsø / Finnmark news from the past 48 hours has been marked by the sale of the Nussir copper mine in Hammerfest, the political reactions it has triggered, and a major landslide in Tana. In Harstad, the administration is proposing to close two schools to reduce a budget of 81 million kroner; a yellow snow warning also applies to Troms and Finnmark.

Tromsø / Finnmark News: Nussir and questions to the government

The sale of the Nussir copper mine in Hammerfest to a company whose executive has had close ties to people in Vladimir Putin’s inner circle is prompting political reactions (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark). Frp leader Sylvi Listhaug is demanding answers from the government and believes that “all the alarm bells should ring” (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark).

The case is presented by NRK Tromsø / Finnmark as an issue of political and economic concern. The Hammerfest copper mine is an important industrial project for the north; its sale to an actor whose owner is described as close to circles linked to Vladimir Putin fuels questions. Sylvi Listhaug is demanding that the executive explain the terms of the deal (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark).

In the former county of Troms og Finnmark — now divided between the counties of Troms and Finnmark — this case adds to local concerns about employment, industry and control of resources. No timetable for a government response is specified in the available headlines.

Harstad: Possible school closures

In Harstad, the municipality must cut 81 million kroner, including 27 million in the school sector in 2027 (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark). The municipal director Lasse Hagerupsen proposes closing Sørvik school and Lundenes school in Øyriket. Sørvik currently has 70 pupils and is using 44% of its capacity; Lundenes/Øyriket has 40, with 50% capacity (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark).

The proposal received 38 submissions during the consultation, according to the municipality (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark). If Sørvik closes, pupils would have to attend Kila school, significantly lengthening their journey to school. The chair of the parents’ association, Hilde Therese Angell Johnsen, expresses surprise: “This looks like an attack from behind” (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark). She points out that Sørvik was already on the closure list 2 years ago. The administration is also considering sending primary school pupils by ferry (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark).

Landslide in Tana: roads cut and local economy affected

A major clay landslide, or kvikkleireskred, cut the road connection toward Båtsfjord, Berlevåg and part of Tana (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark). Farmers have to discard milk, and the fishing industry is unable to transport its products, according to NRK Tromsø / Finnmark. The regional branch reports that the landslide has cut off two municipalities.

The situation therefore affects transport, agriculture and the fishing industry in eastern Finnmark. The headlines from NRK Tromsø / Finnmark do not provide an estimated time for the road to reopen in the available selection.

Weather: yellow snow warning

Meteorologisk institutt has issued a yellow warning for snowfall in Troms and Finnmark (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark). Locally, 10 to 30 centimeters of snow may fall in Vest-Finnmark and Nord-Troms. Strong wind gusts are expected in exposed areas, with a risk of blowing snow, reduced visibility, convoys or road closures (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark). The warning lasts until Wednesday night.

In Tromsø, Brage Larsen Sollund has been proposed as the new chair of the municipal and city committee; he must be formally elected at the municipal council meeting on Wednesday 11 November (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark). He will take leave of absence from his position as regional manager at Kreftforeningen from 1 December. He says he wants to meet developers, residents and businesses to find solutions for the city (NRK Tromsø / Finnmark).

📌 Local briefs

Nordlys reports increases in toll fees on two occasions at the beginning of next year, as well as a plan for Tromsøhallen to be taken over by the sports community after it was removed from the budget (Nordlys). iTromsø discusses a rise in the price of crêpes and an inspection of excessively high noise levels at an establishment in Tromsø (iTromsø). iFinnmark reports gunfire between siidaer, threats in Vardø, and rumors after an altercation at a nightclub (iFinnmark). Other Tromsø / Finnmark news from the period also includes these local briefs.

Sources: NRK Tromsø / Finnmark, Nordlys, iTromsø, iFinnmark, The Local Norway — Period: 10 November 2026 and 11 November 2026