Reindeer Wander Through Downtown Rovaniemi, Tourists
By Hammad KahlunInternational Correspondent, SNN News Finland Tourists were delighted on Friday when a small group of reindeer wandered into the city’s busiest downtown area. Four reindeer were seen strolling along Pekankatu and in front of the Arctic Light Hotel, attracting crowds eager to take photos. Locals were surprised to see the animals in the […]
Finland deports former Wagner fighter back to Russia
By Shumaila AslamScandinavian News FinlandBureau Chief Pakistan Finland has deported a Russian national who crossed the border without permission in June. The North Karelia Border Guard confirmed the man, identified as Yevgeny, had previously served in the Wagner private military company. The individual was apprehended on 17 June in Kitee, after illegally entering Finland via […]
Experts Warn Russia Against Provoking Finland’s Defense
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland Military analysts say that given Russia’s poor performance in Ukraine, it would be unwise for Moscow to provoke Finland. Finland’s highly trained snipers, advanced drone systems, and the country’s harsh winter terrain give its defense forces a strong advantage. The combination of thick forests, heavy snow, and high […]
Finland Records All Time High in Hate Crime Reports
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland HELSINKI Finland has recorded the highest number of hate crime reports in its history, according to new data released by the Police University College. The majority of these crimes were driven by racial or ethnic bias. In 2024, Finnish police documented 1,808 suspected hate crimes, marking a 13% increase […]
NBI detains several in Finland for terror funding probe
By Hammad KahlunInternational News Correspondent NBI detains several people in Eastern Finland for suspected terrorism financing Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has detained several individuals in Ruokolahti, near the Russian border, on suspicion of funding terrorist activities. According to officials, the arrests took place on Tuesday evening as part of an ongoing preliminary investigation. […]
Lost Cow Returns to Lapland Farm with Newborn Calf
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland A farmer in Rovaniemi, Lapland, was left speechless when a cow that had disappeared six months ago suddenly returned and brought along a newborn calf. Dairy farmer Pertti Salmi couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw Vilukas, the missing heifer, standing outside his barn last Monday morning. The cow […]
Finnish Air Force Trains New Pilots in Lapland
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland The Finnish Air Force is conducting advanced training sessions for its newest pilots at the Lapland Air Force Base in Rovaniemi. These training programs focus on providing hands-on flying experience to young pilots, ensuring they are fully prepared for active duty. At the same time, conscripts nearing the end […]
Finland Reaffirms Commitment to Global Press Freedom
By Hammad KahlunInternational News ReporterScandinavian News Finland Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed the country’s strong commitment to press freedom and journalist safety. As a Co-Chair of the Media Freedom Coalition, Finland emphasized the urgent need to address AI and digital technology-related threats targeting journalists particularly female reporters. Officials highlighted that while technological innovation […]
Finnish Police Escort Deportee to Prague Flight
ByHammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentSNN News Finland Last week, two Finnish police officers escorted a deportee onto a flight bound for Prague and remained until the aircraft departed to ensure the individual did not disembark. Upon arrival, two officers were present at the destination to receive the person, after which the journey likely continued beyond the European […]
Finland to deploy 15,000 troops near Russian border
By Hammad KahlunInternational News Correspondent SNN News Finland Helsinki: Finland will deploy 15,000 troops for large-scale military exercises near the Russian border from November to December, the Finnish Army announced. The exercises aim to train conscripts, reservists, and active-duty personnel for wartime operations, with NATO allied forces also participating in the drills. The move comes […]