Patria’s 6×6 vehicle boosts rapid growth in defence sector
By Kahlun Hammad International Correspondent SNN News Finland Finland’s leading defence manufacturer, Patria, is experiencing remarkable growth as its order backlog, turnover, and operating profit continue to rise sharply. A key factor behind this surge is the company’s 6×6 armoured vehicle, which has become one of its most successful products. Under the international CAVS programme, […]
Large Drones Spotted Over Stockholm Amid Nordic Alerts
By Hammad Kahlun International correspondend Snn News Finland Helsinki Unidentified drones were reported flying over Stockholm, the Swedish capital, on September 22, 2025, according to multiple media outlets and social media posts. The incident follows a wave of drone sightings across Scandinavia, including Oslo (Norway) and Copenhagen (Denmark), which disrupted flights and triggered major security […]
Finnish Man Arrested in Cambodia Over Double Stabbing
By Hammad Kahlun International CorrespondentSNN News Finland A 47-year-old Finnish man has been detained in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on suspicion of stabbing two people following a dispute over an unpaid tuk-tuk taxi fare. According to local reports, the man attacked an apartment receptionist after she refused to lend him money for the fare. CCTV footage […]
Finnish FM Elina Valtonen Meets U.S. Senator Murkowski
Kahlun Hammad International Correspondent Scandinavian news Finland Finnish Foreign MinisterElina valtonenA real pleasure to welcome Senator lisamurkowski from Alaska to Helsinki. We had an excellent exchange on Arctic security and the strong ties between Finland and the U.S. Read more updates on Finland’s foreign relations in our Diplomacy section.
Finland backs UN reforms in meeting with Guterres
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland President of Finland Alexander Stubb has reaffirmed his country’s strong support for the United Nations and its Secretary-General António Guterres during a recent meeting. Stubb described the UN and the wider multilateral system as “key pillars” of Finland’s foreign and security policy. He commended Guterres for his initiative […]
Russia targets Finland with hostile disinformation
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Helsinki The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has warned that Russia is laying the groundwork for potential aggression against Finland through an intensifying information campaign. Analysts say the Kremlin’s strategy mirrors the rhetoric deployed before its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, aiming to weaken trust in Finland’s government […]
Finland backs Estonia after Russian airspace breach
Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentSNN News Finland Helsinki Finnish President Alexander Stubb strongly condemned Russia’s violation of Estonian airspace, terming it an irresponsible act” and pledging Finland’s full solidarity with its neighbor and ally. NATO and its allies responded swiftly and decisively,” Stubb said, emphasizing that the incident must be seen as part of Russia’s broader actions […]
Finland, Latvia united on Europe’s security challenges
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Thank you for the opportunity to speak at the Latvian Parliament, Saeima. Finland and Latvia share not only a common security environment but also a common understanding of it. Both of our nations have consistently worked to strengthen security in our region and across Europe. We have never lowered […]
Estonia shuts airspace near Russian border
Tallinn: Estonia has temporarily closed its airspace near the Russian border after a series of Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Russia’s Leningrad region and amid reports of heightened Russian military activity. The decision, announced by Estonian authorities, is part of precautionary measures to ensure national security and civilian aviation safety. Officials emphasized that the move reflects […]
President Stubb Putin’s Ukraine war has failed
By Hammad Kahlun SNN NEWS Finland Finnish President Alexander Stubb declared that Russian President Vladimir Putin has failed in all his major goals in the Ukraine war. According to Stubb, Putin’s initial plan was to take control of Ukraine in just four days, but the war has now dragged on for four years. Instead of […]