Finland to Train All Soldiers in Drone Warfare
By Hammad KahlonScandinavian News Finland Finland has announced that starting in 2025, every conscript will be trained in drone warfare. The training will include drone piloting, bomb dropping, detecting and stopping enemy UAVs, and basic repair skills. Soldiers will first practice with small toy drones indoors before moving to advanced FPV drones used in real […]
6.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Near Japan’s Hokkaido
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Finland A strong earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido. The quake was felt in nearby coastal areas, causing concern among residents. Japanese authorities quickly issued safety warnings and urged people living near the coast to stay alert. Officials asked […]
Bulgarian Government Collapses After Huge Protests
By Hammad KahlunInternational News Correspondent, SNN Finland The Bulgarian government has officially collapsed after weeks of large anti-corruption protests. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced the decision today. For several weeks, thousands of people marched across the country, accusing the government of corruption and demanding political change. The pressure kept growing, and finally the government could […]
NATO Chief Warns Russia May Target the West Next
By Hammad KahlunInternational News Correspondent, SNN Finland NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a serious warning “We are Russia’s next target.” Rutte said that President Vladimir Putin is again trying to build an empire. He added that without China’s help, Russia would not be able to continue its war. He called China the “lifeline” […]
Estonia to Raise Military Spending to 5.4% in 2025
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief HelsinkiScandinavian News Finland Estonia has announced that its military expenditure will rise to 5.4% of GDP next year. This will be the highest defence spending level in the entire NATO alliance. Estonia says the increase is important for national security and for supporting regional defence in the Baltic area. The country […]
Poland Detains Russian Archaeologist for Crimea Case
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief HelsinkiScandinavian News Agency A well-known Russian archaeologist has been detained in Poland after a request from Ukraine. Investigators say that after Russia took control of Crimea, Aleksandr Butyagin led an archaeological team from the Hermitage Museum. He carried out excavations at a protected site called “Ancient City of Myrmekion” in Kerch […]
Finland Survey Shows Strong NATO Trust and Defence Support
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland Finland’s latest national security survey reveals a nation that is alert, united, and strategically prepared. The survey shows that concerns about Russia remain high, and trust in the United States’ readiness is divided. Support for Ukraine militarily, financially, and through sanctions also remains strong. Read the full report on Finland’s […]
Tenerife storm kills five tourists swept by giant wave
By Shumaila AslamScandinavian News FinlandBureau Chief Pakistan The death toll from the storm in Tenerife, Spain has increased. On Sunday, a very strong wave hit a group of tourists standing near a seawater pool by the ocean. Today, authorities confirmed that five people have died in the incident. According to officials, these seawater pools become […]
Taliban Arrest Youths for Peaky Blinders Style in Afghan
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have arrested four young men for adopting a Peaky Blinders–inspired fashion style. According to local reports, the youths attempted to explain that their outfits were simply inspired by the popular British TV series, but Taliban officials accused them of promoting foreign culture. A Taliban spokesman […]
Lithuania Removes Russian from Driver’s License Exams 2026
By Hammad KahlunInternational News Correspondent SNN Finland Lithuania has officially announced that the Russian language will be completely removed from all driver’s license examinations starting January 1, 2026. This decision marks another major step in the country’s broader policy to reduce Russian cultural and linguistic influence following rising regional tensions. According to Lithuanian authorities, driver’s […]