Finland Ex-Ambassador Urges Post-War Reset With Russia

Finland former Moscow Ambassador Hannu Himanen speaking about post-war diplomatic reset with Russia and restoring bilateral relations

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian news Finland Former Finnish Ambassador Breaks Silence on Russia Policy Hannu Himanen, Finland’s former Ambassador to Moscow, Post-War has publicly called for a restoration of diplomatic and bilateral relations between Finland and Russia once the current war concludes. His remarks represent a notable departure from the prevailing political consensus in Helsinki, […]

Finland Probes Deportation as Foreign Prisoners Rise

Finland probes foreign prisoner deportation policy at the Ministry of Justice in Helsinki.

By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland Foreign Prisoners Now a Growing Share of Finland’s Prison Population The proportion of foreign nationals held in Finland Probes prisons has been rising, prompting authorities to take a closer look at the country’s criminal justice and immigration enforcement framework. The trend has drawn attention from policymakers, with the Finnish […]

NATO Ramstein Flag 26 Begins in Finland With 200+ Aircraft

NATO allied aircraft flying in formation over Finland during Ramstein Flag 26 air exercise, June 2025.

By Riffat Kausar Snn News Finland The Ramstein large-scale multinational drill, running through June 19, underscores the alliance’s continued focus on collective air defence capabilities in northern Europe. June 9, 2025FinlandNATO Member Nations 18 Aircraft Deployed 200+ Exercise Duration ~2 weeks Exercise overview NATO’s major air exercise Ramstein Flag 26 commenced on Monday in Finland, […]

Finland Wins 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship

Finland players celebrate after defeating Switzerland 1-0 in the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship final and lifting the trophy.

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland Finland Crowned 2026 Ice Hockey World Champions with 1–0 Final Win Finland secured the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship title after defeating Switzerland 1–0 in a closely contested final, adding another major achievement to the country’s rich hockey history. The championship match showcased disciplined defending, strong goaltending, and a […]

Helsinki District Court Sentences Ukrainian Man to Five Years in Prison

Helsinki District Court building in Finland where a Ukrainian man received a five-year prison sentence in an aggravated rape case.

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian news Finland Helsinki Court Hands Down Prison Sentence in Serious Sexual Crime Case The Helsinki District Court has sentenced a 29-year-old Ukrainian man, George-Cosmin Silagyi, to five years in prison after finding him guilty of the aggravated rape of a 17-year-old Finnish girl. The ruling marks the conclusion District Court of […]

Finnish Woman Visits Russian-Controlled Karelia and Describes Poverty

A Finnish woman visiting Karelia observes aging Soviet-era buildings, poor roads, and signs of economic decline in the region.

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian news Finland Finnish Traveler’s Visit to Karelia Sparks Discussion About Soviet Legacy and Regional Decline A Finnish woman who recently traveled to Karelia, a territory once part of Finland before being ceded to the Soviet Union during World War II, has drawn attention online after describing widespread poverty, deteriorating infrastructure, and […]

Finland Nightless Night Season Begins in Lapland as Arctic Sunlight

Sun shining over Finnish Lapland during the nightless night season, with bright 24-hour daylight illuminating northern landscapes and forests.

By Riffat Kausar Snn News Finland Finland Enters “Nightless Night” Season in Northern Regions Lapland annual period of continuous daylight, known as the “nightless night” or midnight sun season, has officially begun in northern Finland. The phenomenon started on Saturday, May 16, in the far northern region of Lapland, where the sun remains visible even […]

Finland Observes Commemoration Day of Fallen Soldiers as Flags Fly

Finnish flags raised during Commemoration Day as Finland honors fallen soldiers with memorial events nationwide.

By Riffat Kausar Snn News Finland National Remembrance Day Marks Finland’s Tribute to Fallen Soldiers and Peacekeepers Finland marked its annual Commemoration Day of Fallen Soldiers on Sunday, with national flags raised across the country as citizens, government institutions, churches, and military organizations paid tribute to those who lost their lives defending the nation. Known […]

Oulu Safety Concerns Rise After Reported Attacks on Foreign-Born

Police officers investigating reported attacks in Oulu as immigrant communities express growing safety concerns.

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian news Finland Police Investigate Two Separate Incidents as Immigrant Communities in Oulu Express Growing Safety Concerns Residents in Oulu are raising concerns about public safety after two reported incidents involving foreign-born individuals in the city over the past month. Local police are now investigating whether the two attacks, both involving a […]

Ukrainian Woman Killed in Finland Domestic Violence Case, Children

Police vehicles outside a residential area in Finland during investigation into a fatal family violence case involving a Ukrainian family.

By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian news Finland Police in Finland Investigate Fatal Domestic Violence Case Involving Ukrainian Family Authorities in Finland are continuing to investigate a Domestic violence case involving a Ukrainian family after a woman was allegedly killed by her husband in front of their children, according to information shared by investigators and local reports. […]