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 […]
Finland Unveils 2025–2035 Army Modernisation Plan
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland Helsinki Finland’s Army has announced a sweeping reform program set to take place from 2025 through 2035, focusing on strengthening and modernising the country’s land defence capabilities. Military officials explained that the strategy is built on a clear assessment of potential threats, the rapid pace of technological innovation, and […]
Finland to Boost Army Reserve Beyond One Million
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland Helsinki The Finnish government has introduced a new defense proposal to Parliament that aims to expand the country’s wartime military strength to more than one million soldiers by the year 2031. The plan would increase Finland’s reserve forces by 125,000, making it one of Europe’s largest armies relative to […]
Stubb Receives Credentials from Colombia’s New Envoy
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency, Finland Helsinki – President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, formally received the credentials of Colombia’s newly appointed Ambassador, Ruth Mery Cano Aguillón, in a ceremony held in Helsinki. The presentation of credentials marks the official beginning of Ambassador Aguillón’s diplomatic mission in Finland. Both sides expressed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, […]
Stubb Urges Finnish Companies to Aid Ukraine’s Rebuild
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland President Alexander Stubb has urged Finnish companies to play an active role in rebuilding Ukraine, stressing the importance of forging new economic ties. He said Finland should gradually replace its historic trade links with the former USSR and Russia by developing stronger commercial cooperation with Ukraine, calling it both a […]
Finland May Evacuate Palestinian Children for Care
By Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Agency Finland Finland is considering plans to evacuate Palestinian children in need of hospital treatment, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said on Sunday. In an interview with national broadcaster Yle, Orpo (National Coalition Party) explained that the proposal would likely involve a small group of minors, potentially numbering in the dozens. […]
Finnish Far-Right Activist Fined for Flag Burning
By Shumaila Aslam, Bureau Chief Pakistan, Scandinavian News Agency A 36-year-old member of Finland’s far-right Blue-and-Black Movement has been fined €1,650 for incitement against Jewish people after burning an Israeli flag and posting a video of the act online. The Southwest Finland District Court sentenced the man to 50 day-fines. In court, he admitted to […]
Clear majority of Finns back Ukraine security guarantees
Abida KahlunSkandinavian News AgencyFinland A new survey reveals that 67 percent of Finns support Finland’s participation in potential security guarantees for Ukraine, while only 10 percent oppose the idea. The remaining 23 percent of respondents were undecided, highlighting strong public backing for Finland’s role in supporting Ukraine amid ongoing regional tensions.
No burka ban, in schools of Finland
Kahlun Hammad Snn news The use of headscarves by Muslim students has sparked political debate at the start of the school year, after Social Security Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen (NCP) stated on social media that face-covering burqas and niqabs are not suitable in Finnish classrooms. The Finns Party, along with Finance Minister Riikka Purra, has proposed a legal ban […]
Finland Opens Largest Human Trafficking Trial in Rovaniemi
SHUMAILA ASLAMScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Finland’s largest-ever human trafficking trial opened Tuesday at the Lapland District Court in Rovaniemi, with 78 charges of aggravated human trafficking under review. The case focuses on berry company Polarica Marjahankinta, its former CEO Jukka Kristo, and Thai business associate Kalyakorn “Durian” Phongphit all of whom deny wrongdoing. The […]