Finland, US Discuss Security and Arctic Cooperation
By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has welcomed U.S. Representative Jack Bergman and Representative Sarah Elfreth to Helsinki for discussions on shared security interests and future cooperation. In a statement, Valtonen said both sides expressed a strong commitment to collective security and explored opportunities for cooperation in technology and innovation. […]
Iran Reports 5,000 Deaths During Protest Unrest
By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland Iranian authorities have confirmed that around 5,000 people died during recent protests across the country, according to a report by Reuters. Officials also acknowledged that approximately 500 members of the security forces were among those killed. The most intense and violent clashes reportedly took place in Kurdish regions in […]
Iranian Diplomat Seeks Asylum in Switzerland: Reports
By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland Reports indicate that a senior Iranian diplomat has left his official position and requested asylum in Switzerland, marking what some observers describe as early signs of diplomatic departures from Iran. According to Iran International, Alireza Jirani Hokmabad, who was serving at Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations in […]
Iranian Media Allege Foreign Links to Recent Unrest
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland Several Iranian-linked social media accounts have made claims suggesting that funding for recent unrest in Iran may have involved foreign channels, including alleged links to the British Embassy. These claims have not been independently verified. According to the reports, it is alleged that financial support for protesters could have […]
Estonia Expels Two Foreign Students Over Security Concerns
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland Estonian authorities have expelled two foreign students from the country after determining that they posed a national security risk, according to official sources. The students were accused of supporting Hezbollah, an organization that is classified as a terrorist group by the European Union. Estonian officials stated that the decision […]
Trump Criticizes Iran’s Leadership in New Statement
By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong statement regarding Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, openly questioning his leadership and political authority. Trump said that Iran needs a change in leadership, claiming that the country is suffering due to long-term mismanagement. He accused Iran’s leadership of using violence […]
Large Protest in Greenland Against Trump Takeover Plan
By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland A large protest march is currently taking place in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, as people gather to oppose former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to take control of Greenland from Denmark. Demonstrators are carrying banners and chanting slogans in support of Greenland’s autonomy and […]
Finnish President Stubb Responds to Trump Greenland
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland Finnish President Alexander Stubb has responded to the recent tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Greenland and other European territories. President Stubb said that European countries stand united in response to the tariffs. He emphasized the importance of territorial integrity and national sovereignty, highlighting that the European […]
Finnish Soldiers Train for Harsh Winter in Lapland
By Abida Kahlun, Bureau Chief Helsinki SNN News Finland Finnish Army troops train in extreme winter weather in northern Finland.Heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and short daylight hours make the training especially challenging. The soldiers depend on sisu, a Finnish idea that means staying strong, calm, and determined even when conditions are very hard. This mindset […]
Vorkuta Russia’s Arctic City Where Homes Cost $2,500
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Finland In Russia’s far north lies Vorkuta, a city where apartments can still be purchased for 200,000 to 300,000 rubles—approximately $2,500 to $4,000 (€2,200–3,300). In comparison, this amount would barely cover the cost of a garage in Moscow. Located above the Arctic Circle, Vorkuta has recently drawn attention on […]