Stubb tells UN War is always a failure of humanity
Hammad Kahlun International correspondend Snn News Finland SNN News Finland Finnish President Alexander Stubb addressed the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, stressing that war represents a collective failure of humanity and urging the world to uphold the UN’s founding values. In a strongly worded speech, Stubb said the post-Cold War order has ended, […]
Finnish, Syrian presidents discuss democratic transition
Usama Zahid Scandinavian News International Agency, Finland Helsinki Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa to discuss Syria’s ongoing political transition. During the talks, President Stubb voiced strong support for Syria’s move toward democracy, emphasizing that the participation of all minority groups is essential for lasting stability. Both leaders described the meeting […]
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 […]