Finland Records Winter’s Coldest Temperature at -42.8°C
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief, HelsinkiSNN News Finland Finland has recorded its coldest temperature of the current winter season, with the mercury plunging to an extreme -42.8 degrees Celsius in the northern region of Lapland. According to Finnish meteorological data, the record-low temperature was measured early Friday morning at a weather station in Savukoski, a municipality […]
Finland Backs Denmark, Greenland Sovereignty in Arctic
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland Helsinki: Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has reaffirmed that Nordic nations, Arctic states, and NATO allies remain jointly committed to safeguarding peace, stability, and cooperation across the Arctic region. She emphasized that while collective security in the High North is a shared responsibility, decisions related specifically to Denmark and […]
Trump Administration Considers Greenland as Security Priority
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland Washington: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has stated that President Donald Trump considers the acquisition of Greenland a critical national security objective for the United States, particularly to counter growing strategic threats in the Arctic region. Speaking to reporters, Leavitt said the president believes Greenland holds significant geopolitical […]
Russian Spies Posing as Fishermen Discovered in Norway
Russian intelligence agents disguised as fishermen and tourists have been uncovered in northern Norway, according to Swedish broadcaster SVT. The commander of Norway’s Finnmark Division, Jon Olav Fuglem, confirmed that foreign agents had infiltrated the strategically important port city of Kirkenes, close to the Russian border. He warned that Russian intelligence activities and hybrid warfare […]
Khamenei ‘Plans Escape to Russia’ Amid Iran Protests
By Hammad Kahlun international News Correspondent Scandinavian News Finland Ayatollah Khamenei is preparing to flee to Russia when his regime falls amid ongoing protests in Iran This “Plan B” is in case security forces fail to suppress the popular protests against the Islamist regime, which have been ongoing for over a week. The Times reports […]
Finland President Attends Ukraine Support Meeting in Paris
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Paris: Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said that he is attending a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in support of Ukraine, being held in Paris today. The meeting is hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and brings together key international partners to discuss developments related to Ukraine. President […]
Cambodia Violates Ceasefire, Mortar Attack on Thailand
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Cambodia has breached its ceasefire agreement with Thailand after firing fresh mortar rounds toward Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province. According to Thai authorities, the latest attack resulted in injuries to a Thai soldier, who was wounded during the shelling. Security officials say the situation remains tense along the border, with Thai […]
Trump Says Greenland Vital for US & European Security
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentSNN News Finland Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again emphasized the strategic importance of Greenland, describing it as a key asset for national and transatlantic security. Commenting on Denmark’s recent steps to strengthen security on the island, Trump criticized the measures as symbolic rather than effective. He suggested that the […]
Génesis Carmona Killing Venezuela Protests 2014
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentScandinavian News Agency, Finland A 22-year-old protester, Génesis Carmona, was shot dead during anti-government demonstrations in Venezuela in 2014. She was fatally wounded by a gunshot to the head while participating in protests against the government of then-President Nicolás Maduro. The incident became one of the most prominent cases highlighting allegations […]
France and UK Launch Joint Airstrikes on ISIS in Syria
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief HelsinkiSNN News Finland Helsinki / Syria: France and the United Kingdom have conducted joint airstrikes targeting an underground ISIS facility near Palmyra, Syria. The operation, carried out by the two nations’ air forces, is part of ongoing efforts to combat ISIS strongholds in the region. Details regarding casualties or damage have […]