Estonia Expands Long Range Strike Capabilities
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief Helsinki, Scandinavian News Finland Estonia continues to strengthen its long-range strike capabilities. Since 2022, the country has shifted its defence strategy from purely territorial defence to an active defence concept. The K239 multiple-launch rocket system is the third major capability added, following HIMARS and the Israeli Blue Spear missile. Together, […]
Finland Plans to Expand Reservists to 1 Million
By Riffat Kausar International News Correspondent Snn News Finland Helsinki Finland is planning a major expansion of its military reserve force. The government aims to increase the total number of reservists to one million. Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen announced that the upper age limit for reservists will be raised from 60 to 65 years. The […]
Latvia Ranks Lowest in EU Living Standards
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland The level of material well-being of people in Latvia is now the lowest in the European Union. According to recent data, living standards in Latvia are about 28 percent below the EU average. Estonia is also facing similar problems. Consumer spending in Estonia is 26 percent lower than […]
Finland Trains Border Guards for Possible Russia War
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland Finnish border guards are conducting intensive training exercises near the Russian border as part of preparations for a possible armed conflict, CNN reports. The drills are taking place beyond the Arctic Circle, close to Finland’s eastern frontier with Russia. Authorities say the exercises are designed to prepare for […]
Trump Offers $3,000 to Migrants Who Leave U.S. Voluntarily
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland The Trump administration has announced a new policy offering $3,000 in cash and a free ticket to undocumented migrants who voluntarily return to their country of origin by the end of 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Officials say the initiative is aimed at reducing the […]