Cuba Sends Thousands of Soldiers to Fight for Russia
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief, Scandinavian News Finland Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate has confirmed that at least 1,076 Cuban citizens have participated in combat on Russia’s side in the ongoing war against Ukraine. Among them, 96 are reported killed or missing, though intelligence estimates suggest the actual number is likely much higher. According to a U.S. […]
Spain Refuses Eurovision 2026 Funding, Demands Israel Out
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief, Scandinavian News Finland Spain has declared that it will not participate in or fund Eurovision 2026 if Israel is allowed to compete. This announcement was made by José López, the president of RTVE, during a speech in the Spanish parliament. He cited “the ongoing violence in Gaza” and Israel’s alleged violations […]
Finland Nears Completion of Fence on Russia Border
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Finland Finland has nearly completed the construction of a fence along its border with Russia in Lapland. In addition to the physical barrier, authorities have installed cameras and other electronic surveillance systems to strengthen border security. Officials say the measures are part of Finland’s ongoing efforts to monitor and control […]
North Korea Makes Russian Language Mandatory in Schools
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Finland North Korea has introduced compulsory Russian language classes for students starting from the 4th grade. The decision is part of the country’s ongoing effort to strengthen ties with Russia and expand foreign language education. Officials say that learning Russian will help students communicate better with Russian counterparts and understand […]
Latvia Mulls Dismantling Railway Links to Russia Over
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Finland* Latvia is considering removing railway tracks that connect to Russia due to ongoing security concerns along its eastern border. President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced the plan after their weekly government meeting, according to local media outlet LSM. Officials say that dismantling the tracks is part […]
Namibian Politician Adolf Hitler Wins Fifth Consecutive Term
By Shumaila Aslam Scandinavian News Finland Bureau Chief Pakistan A Namibian politician named Adolf Hitler Uunona, aged 59, has once again won regional elections and for the fifth consecutive term in the Omulunga constituency, local media reported. Uunona has been governing the district since 2004, maintaining a strong political presence in the region for two […]
France detains four suspects over Russian espionage links
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Finland French authorities have detained four individuals, including two Russian citizens, on charges related to espionage and alleged cooperation with Russian intelligence services. According to official sources, two key figures of the association “SOS Donbass” a group claiming to provide humanitarian aid have been placed in pre-trial detention. Key Individuals […]
Warsaw Dismantles Pro-Putin Tent Near U.S. Embassy
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland Authorities in Warsaw have removed a pro-Putin tent that stood for more than a year directly across from the U.S. Embassy. The tent had been protected under a legally registered gathering, which prevented officials from taking action earlier. However, firefighters recently discovered gas cylinders inside the structure, creating a public […]
Finland’s FM Valtonen to Visit Rome and the Vatican
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, will travel to Rome and the Vatican on 26 November for a series of high-level diplomatic meetings. During her visit, she is scheduled to meet Antonio Tajani, Italy’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, as well as Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for […]
Italian Man Caught Posing as Dead Mother for Pension
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland In a bizarre incident in the Italian town of Borgo Virgilio, authorities have uncovered an unusual pension fraud case. A local man allegedly spent years disguising himself as his deceased mother in order to continue collecting her pension benefits. The scheme came to light when “Graziella Dall’Oglio” appeared at a […]