Finland FM Valtonen congratulates Moldova on elections
Kahlun Hammad International Correspondent, Scandinavian News Finland Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has extended her congratulations to the people of Moldova following their parliamentary elections, praising their strong commitment to democracy. She also expressed gratitude to ODIHR for its vital contribution in ensuring a transparent electoral process. Valtonen, who visited Moldova earlier this year in […]
Finland sets protocol on unidentified aerial targets
By Hammad Kahlun International Correspondent SNN News Finland 🇫🇮 Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has clarified that the country will not immediately shoot down unidentified drones or aerial objects entering its airspace. Instead, a “special protocol” will be followed. In an interview, Stubb explained that airspace violations are handled in stages: first verification, then an official […]
Finnish president condemns Russia’s deadly Kyiv strike
By Kahlun Hammad International Correspondent SNN News Finland Helsinki The Finnish President strongly condemned Russia after it launched a massive overnight drone and missile assault on Kyiv, killing civilians, including a child and medical workers. The President described the attack as “cold-blooded” and said it further exposes Russia’s false narratives about the war, especially in […]
Finland’s President condemns child abductions in war
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, strongly condemned the abduction of Ukrainian children during the war, calling it an act that surpasses“War, by its very nature, carries elements that are brutal, vulgar, and unethical,” President Stubb remarked. But the kidnapping of children goes beyond all of that,” President Stubb said. […]
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.