Finland to Acquire Iceye Spy Satellite for Space
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland The Finnish Defence Forces have confirmed a €158 million deal with Iceye Oy to procure a spy satellite system, boosting Finland’s independent space surveillance capabilities. The deal, valued at around EUR 158 million excluding VAT, aims to enhance Finland’s independent space-based surveillance capabilities. This acquisition is expected to strengthen national […]
UK Home Secretary Halted Deportation Flights of Criminals
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland In 2020, Britain’s current Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, co-signed a letter advocating for the suspension of deportation flights carrying foreign criminals. One of these flights was intended to deport convicted child rapist Fabian Henry, while others involved individuals who later went on to commit serious crimes, including murder, in the […]
Finland Loses Viipuri in Winter War, Seeds Continuation War
Abida KahlunScandinavian News Agency, Finland During the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union, the city of Viipuri was lost to the USSR, marking a deeply painful moment for the Finnish people. Approximately 75,000 residents of Viipuri were displaced, losing their homes and hometown to Russian control. The loss of Viipuri, viewed as an […]
Trump Considers Military Action Against Venezuelan Cartels
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency, Finland Former U.S. President Donald Trump is said to be exploring potential military actions targeting Venezuelan drug cartels, aiming to disrupt their illegal operations and reduce drug trafficking from the region. These potential actions could involve targeted strikes inside Venezuela aimed at disrupting the operations of criminal networks involved in international […]
Putin Warns Western Troops in Ukraine Are Targets
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a strong warning, declaring that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be considered a “legitimate target” for Russian military action. Putin’s remarks come amid heightened tensions over the ongoing conflict, as Western nations continue to discuss military and financial support for Kyiv. Related […]
Nepal Bans Facebook, X, YouTube and 23 Other Platforms
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Nepal has officially banned 26 unregistered social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Reddit, and LinkedIn, after the registration deadline expired. According to the government, the platforms failed to register before the official deadline that ended on Wednesday evening. The ban officially took effect at midnight on […]
Finland Sends Border Patrol Support to Latvia
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Finland has dispatched a border guard unit to Latvia to assist in controlling the growing migration pressure along the Latvia–Belarus frontier. According to officials, the deployment came at the request of the Latvian Border Guard, with Finnish teams expected to remain until 22 September. The unit will perform similar duties […]
S. Korea President Lee Jae Myung Supports Multicultural
Hammad KahlunSCANDINAVIAN NEWS AGENCY FINLAND South Korea’s newly elected left-leaning President, Lee Jae Myung, has announced plans to promote multiculturalism across the country. The president also emphasized a firm stance against anti-immigration activism, signaling a shift toward more inclusive policies for foreign residents and immigrant communities. For more updates on South Korea and global immigration […]
Finland Targets Drone Leadership by 2030
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency, Finland Finland has set an ambitious goal to become the global leader in drone technology and business within the next five years, targeting 2030. Earlier this year, the government introduced its official national drone strategy, outlining plans to strengthen innovation, research, and industry growth in the sector. At the same time, […]
Turku Expels Students for Cheating, AI Misuse
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News AgencyFinland Turku University in Finland has suspended four students during the last two years for academic misconduct, as the institution adopts stricter measures against dishonesty in exams. Petri Sjöblom, who heads academic affairs at the university, explained that the incidents were linked to students using smartphones or other electronic devices during online […]