Finland Receives Its First F-35 Fighter Jet, Arrives in Arkansas
Finland has officially received its first F-35A fighter jet, tail number JF-501, which landed in Arkansas this week, piloted by a U.S. Air Force major. While the aircraft is officially Finnish property, it will remain in the United States until 2028 for training purposes. This allows Finnish personnel to gain hands-on experience and learn operational […]
Ville Tavio to Visit Warsaw with Finnish Business Delegation
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, is set to visit Warsaw on 26–27 January, accompanied by a business delegation. The visit will focus on strengthening cooperation in comprehensive security and the energy sector. Press release Read the full official press release for detailed information on the visit […]
Finland Outpaces Netherlands in Defense Spending and Power
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte reportedly told Finnish President Alexander Stubb, “Alex, I love you, but you are not producing enough for your defense.”However, available defense data strongly challenges that claim. Finland currently allocates around 2.3% of its GDP to defense, well above the Netherlands’ 1.6%. Importantly, Finland’s figure […]
Finnish President Stubb Finland Can Defend Itself Alone
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief Helsinki SNN News Finland Finnish President Alexander Stubb addressed questions about Finland’s military capabilities, stating that the country can defend itself independently against potential threats. When asked if Finland could withstand a Russian attack without U.S. support, President Stubb said: “If you ask me whether the Finnish military can defend […]
Finland President Stubb Discusses Peace Talks with Azerbaijan
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he held productive talks with the President of Azerbaijan, focusing on key regional and global issues. According to President Stubb, discussions included the peace agreement process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the urgent need for a lasting and just peace in Ukraine, and broader international […]
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. […]
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 […]
Elina Valtonen to Meet Lithuanian FM in Vilnius
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen will visit Vilnius, Lithuania, on 16 January, where she will meet Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys. During the visit, Minister Valtonen will also attend the Snow Meeting, which is one of Lithuania’s most important annual events focused on foreign and security policy. The […]
Finnish MP Sends Message of Support to Iranian Women
By Riffat KausarInternational News Correspondent, SNN News Finland A member of the Finnish Parliament, Ainoa Helmi, also known as a Finnish MP, has sent a message of support to the women of Iran, expressing solidarity with their ongoing struggle for rights and freedom. She said, “We see you, the world sees you! Stay strong!” Her […]