NATO Observes Arctic Defence Exercise in Finland
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief HelsinkiScandinavian News Finland The second day of the NATO Permanent Representatives’ visit to Finland included a close look at Exercise Northern Strike. The training is taking place at Rovajärvi, known as the largest live-fire training area in Europe. The exercise highlights Finland’s Arctic environment and the challenges military forces face while […]
Pori, Finland Records First Snow of the Winter 2025
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Finland Finland is getting a head start on the festive season as Pori records the first snowfall of the winter. The heavy snowfall has blanketed the city, creating picturesque winter scenes and raising hopes for a white Christmas this year. Local children were spotted heading to päiväkoti (daycare) on pulkas (sleds), […]
Stubb Meets von der Leyen in Brussels to Discuss Ukraine
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief HelsinkiScandinavian News Finland Welcome to Brussels, President Alexander Stubb. The Finnish President’s first stop is the European Commission, where he is meeting with President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for Kyiv.
Finland Launches Largest Artillery Drill Near Russian Border
By Hammad KahlunInternational Correspondent, SNN News Finland Finland has positioned heavy artillery close to its border with Russia as part of large-scale military exercises. The drills, named Northern Strike 225, are taking place at the Rovajärvi training area in Eastern Lapland. Around 2,200 troops and 500 pieces of equipment are participating, making it the largest […]
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 […]