Ukrainian Commander Syrsky Reports Russian Troop Buildup
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Finland The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Syrsky, informed the head of the North American delegation, Driscoll, that Russia is “strengthening the concentration of its troops, continuing its offensive, and intensifying its efforts.” Syrsky shared this update on his Telegram channel, directly contradicting Ukrainian President Zelensky’s international statements about […]
NATO Observes Arctic Defence Exercise in Finland
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief HelsinkiScandinavian News Finland The second day of the NATO Permanent Representatives’ visit to Finland included a close look at Exercise Northern Strike. The training is taking place at Rovajärvi, known as the largest live-fire training area in Europe. The exercise highlights Finland’s Arctic environment and the challenges military forces face while […]
UK Plans Troop Deployment to Ukraine After Ceasefire
By Hammad KahlunInternational News Correspondent, SNN Finland According to Bloomberg, London is preparing a plan to send British troops to Ukraine once a ceasefire is achieved. The proposed mission would involve peacekeeping, training Ukrainian forces, and participating in air policing operations. The UK is also discussing expanding the Black Sea group with Turkey, Romania, and […]
Fake Military Poster Shown to Putin Sparks Controversy
By Shumaila AslamScandinavian News Finland Bureau Chief Pakistan A recently surfaced report claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin was presented with a “special military operation” poster that turned out to be fabricated. The poster was reportedly assembled using images from popular video games, including World of Tanks and War Thunder. Critics have raised questions about […]
Indian PM Modi to Attend G20 Summit in South Africa
By Shumaila Aslam Scandinavian News Finland Bureau Chief Pakistan Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, is set to depart for South Africa to participate in the upcoming G20 Summit. The summit will focus on key global issues, including economic recovery, climate change, and international trade. Officials say Modi will engage with world leaders to strengthen […]
US Expects Zelensky to Sign Peace Proposal This Week
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland The Financial Times reports that the United States anticipates Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sign a new peace proposal within the next week. Following Zelensky’s approval, the agreement is expected to be presented to Russia, with the U.S. aiming for a ceasefire and halt in fighting by December. Officials hope […]
UN Climate Summit Brazil Fire Injures 13 People
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland A sudden fire broke out during the UN Climate Conference in Brazil, leaving 13 people injured. According to officials, all the victims suffered smoke inhalation and were treated immediately by on-site medical teams. Conference organizers swiftly evacuated all participants and guests from the venue to ensure safety. Authorities have launched […]
Pori, Finland Records First Snow of the Winter 2025
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland Finland is getting a head start on the festive season as Pori records the first snowfall of the winter. The heavy snowfall has blanketed the city, creating picturesque winter scenes and raising hopes for a white Christmas this year. Local children were spotted heading to päiväkoti (daycare) on pulkas (sleds), […]
France, UK, Germany Lead in Anti-Christian Hate Crimes 2025
By Hammad KahlunInternational News Correspondent SNN Finland According to the Europe Report 2025 by the Vienna-based Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians (OIDAC), Europe recorded 2,211 anti-Christian hate crimes last year. The report highlights a rise in personal attacks, increasing to 274 from 232 in the previous year, alongside a sharp surge in arson […]
Germany Rejects Over 99% of Syrian Asylum Applications
By Hammad KahlunInternational Correspondent SNN Finland Germany has begun mass denials of asylum seekers from Syria after resuming processing of nearly 53,000 previously suspended cases, according to BILD. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) had frozen these cases for almost a year following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the official end […]