Belarus opposition leader Statkevich released from jail
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Belarus opposition leader Statkevich freed after years in prison One of the leading figures of the Belarusian opposition, and long considered President Alexander Lukashenka’s main rival, Nikolai Statkevich has been released from prison. The former 2010 Belarusian presidential candidate was held in isolation in a prison for repeat offenders. […]
Spain’s Sánchez We can’t stop Israel but won’t give up
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Spanish PM Sánchez: ‘We cannot stop Israel alone, but we will not stop trying’ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain lacks nuclear weapons, aircraft carriers, or large oil reserves tools often used to exert international pressure. “Spain alone cannot stop the Israeli offensive,” Sánchez admitted, while stressing that his […]
Clashes erupt at Charlie Kirk vigil in Boise, Idaho
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Tensions flared last night during a vigil for conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside the Idaho State Capitol in Boise. Several scuffles broke out between Kirk’s supporters and hecklers who had gathered at the event. The most heated incident occurred when Terry Wilson, a leader of the local Black Lives […]
Finnish President Alexander Stubb arrives in Kyiv
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland President of Finland Alexander Stubb arrived in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, this morning. Finland remains a key supporter of Ukraine.
PM Shehbaz Sharif departs for Qatar after Israel strikes
Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Finland ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif is traveling to Qatar today on a one-day official visit to express solidarity with the Qatari leadership after recent Israeli air strikes in Doha. During his visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to meet Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al […]
Poland shuts Belarus border over Russian war drills
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland 🇵🇱 Poland to Seal Belarus Border Amid Russia-Belarus Military Drills Beginning Thursday, Poland is set to seal its entire border with Belarus, according to PM Donald Tusk. The decision comes as Belarus conducts joint military exercises with Russia, heightening security concerns along NATO’s eastern flank. Tusk said the measure is […]
French govt resigns after Bayrou loses confidence vote
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland The French government has stepped down after Prime Minister François Bayrou suffered a decisive defeat in a confidence vote he himself had requested. The 74-year-old centrist leader, founder of the MoDem party and a three-time presidential candidate (2002, 2007, 2012), gambled on parliamentary backing for his €43.8 billion austerity […]
Estonia Summons Russian Envoy Over Airspace Violation
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Estonia has summoned the head of Russia’s embassy for questioning after a Russian Mi-8 helicopter violated Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island in the Gulf of Finland. This marks the third Russian airspace violation reported by Estonia in 2025.
Latvia to Deport 841 Russians Over Language Refusal
Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency Finland 🇱🇻 Latvia to expel 841 Russian residents for refusing to learn Latvian, under new post-Ukraine invasion language law. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Latvia introduced a law requiring long-term Russian residents to demonstrate proficiency in the Latvian language. Authorities have now enforced the measure, saying compliance is essential for […]
Istanbul Protests Erupt Over Erdogan’s CHP Takeover
Riffat KausarScandinavian News AgencyFinland Mass demonstrations erupted in Istanbul after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan moved to impose control over Turkey’s largest opposition party. Crowds gathered across the city following Erdoğan’s decision to suspend the leadership of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Istanbul, transferring authority to an interim council. The step came shortly after the […]