Finland’s President Stubb Concludes Visit to Ukraine
Kahlun Hammad Scandinavian News Agency Finland President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, shared a statement on X (formerly Twitter) after completing his two-day official visit to Ukraine. According to Stubb, the visit focused on discussions about the peace process and strengthening cooperation between Finland and Ukraine. He praised Ukrainians for their resilience, noting that they have […]
Finnish President Alexander Stubb arrives in Kyiv
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland President of Finland Alexander Stubb arrived in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, this morning. Finland remains a key supporter of Ukraine.
Finland to Acquire Iceye Spy Satellite for Space
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland The Finnish Defence Forces have confirmed a €158 million deal with Iceye Oy to procure a spy satellite system, boosting Finland’s independent space surveillance capabilities. The deal, valued at around EUR 158 million excluding VAT, aims to enhance Finland’s independent space-based surveillance capabilities. This acquisition is expected to strengthen national […]
Finland Loses Viipuri in Winter War, Seeds Continuation War
Abida KahlunScandinavian News Agency, Finland During the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union, the city of Viipuri was lost to the USSR, marking a deeply painful moment for the Finnish people. Approximately 75,000 residents of Viipuri were displaced, losing their homes and hometown to Russian control. The loss of Viipuri, viewed as an […]
Finland Sends Border Patrol Support to Latvia
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Finland has dispatched a border guard unit to Latvia to assist in controlling the growing migration pressure along the Latvia–Belarus frontier. According to officials, the deployment came at the request of the Latvian Border Guard, with Finnish teams expected to remain until 22 September. The unit will perform similar duties […]
Finland Targets Drone Leadership by 2030
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency, Finland Finland has set an ambitious goal to become the global leader in drone technology and business within the next five years, targeting 2030. Earlier this year, the government introduced its official national drone strategy, outlining plans to strengthen innovation, research, and industry growth in the sector. At the same time, […]
Turku Expels Students for Cheating, AI Misuse
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News AgencyFinland Turku University in Finland has suspended four students during the last two years for academic misconduct, as the institution adopts stricter measures against dishonesty in exams. Petri Sjöblom, who heads academic affairs at the university, explained that the incidents were linked to students using smartphones or other electronic devices during online […]
Finland, Poland may rewet bogs as defense barrier
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency – Finland Finland and Poland are weighing plans to rewet dried peatbogs and wetlands along their borders as a potential defensive measure against a possible Russian ground offensive. Officials say restoring the boglands would not only strengthen natural ecosystems but also create difficult terrain for heavy military equipment to cross. Such […]
Finland hosts first permanent NATO base in Mikkeli
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency – Finland Finland has reached a new milestone in its NATO membership with the opening of the country’s first permanent Alliance base. On 1 September 2025, the Multi-Corps Land Component Command (MCLCC) was formally set up in Mikkeli, where it will operate alongside Finland’s Army Command. The creation of this headquarters […]
Finland Air Force drops swastika after NATO membership
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency, Finland Finland has decided to remove the swastika emblem from its Air Force flags in a move aimed at avoiding discomfort among NATO allies. The symbol, first adopted in 1918, had no connection to Nazi Germany when Finland began using it. For decades, Finnish officials defended its use, stressing that it […]