Sweden & Finland Propose New Sanctions on Russia
By Riffat KausarSNN News Finland Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Stenergard has announced that Sweden and Finland are proposing new sanctions against Russia. She said the proposed measures include a complete maritime services ban on all Russian ships transporting energy, a ban on fertilizer imports, and a prohibition on exporting European luxury goods to Russia. The […]
Finland FM Calls for Tougher Sanctions on Russia at EU Meeting
By Riffat KausarSNN News Finland Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said Russia is suffering massive losses on the battlefield, while its domestic economy is under severe strain. Finland FM Calls for tougher sanctions are essential to support Ukraine in this critical time. She stated that instead of reconsidering its war of aggression against Ukraine, Russia […]
Finland Sweden Border The Scenic Tornio River Divide
By Hammad KahlonScandinavian News Finland Some borders are more beautiful than others. In Finnish Lapland, Finland and Sweden face each other across the Tornio River, creating one of the most scenic borders in the world. The river forms a natural boundary, with Finland on one side and Sweden on the other, symbolizing peaceful coexistence and […]
Finland Receives Its First F-35 Fighter Jet, Arrives in Arkansas
Finland has officially received its first F-35A fighter jet, tail number JF-501, which landed in Arkansas this week, piloted by a U.S. Air Force major. While the aircraft is officially Finnish property, it will remain in the United States until 2028 for training purposes. This allows Finnish personnel to gain hands-on experience and learn operational […]
Ville Tavio to Visit Warsaw with Finnish Business Delegation
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, is set to visit Warsaw on 26–27 January, accompanied by a business delegation. The visit will focus on strengthening cooperation in comprehensive security and the energy sector. Press release Read the full official press release for detailed information on the visit […]
Finland Outpaces Netherlands in Defense Spending and Power
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte reportedly told Finnish President Alexander Stubb, “Alex, I love you, but you are not producing enough for your defense.”However, available defense data strongly challenges that claim. Finland currently allocates around 2.3% of its GDP to defense, well above the Netherlands’ 1.6%. Importantly, Finland’s figure […]
Finnish President Stubb Finland Can Defend Itself Alone
By Abida Kahlun Bureau Chief Helsinki SNN News Finland Finnish President Alexander Stubb addressed questions about Finland’s military capabilities, stating that the country can defend itself independently against potential threats. When asked if Finland could withstand a Russian attack without U.S. support, President Stubb said: “If you ask me whether the Finnish military can defend […]
Finland President Stubb Discusses Peace Talks with Azerbaijan
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he held productive talks with the President of Azerbaijan, focusing on key regional and global issues. According to President Stubb, discussions included the peace agreement process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the urgent need for a lasting and just peace in Ukraine, and broader international […]
Finland, US Discuss Security and Arctic Cooperation
By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has welcomed U.S. Representative Jack Bergman and Representative Sarah Elfreth to Helsinki for discussions on shared security interests and future cooperation. In a statement, Valtonen said both sides expressed a strong commitment to collective security and explored opportunities for cooperation in technology and innovation. […]
Finnish President Stubb Responds to Trump Greenland
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland Finnish President Alexander Stubb has responded to the recent tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Greenland and other European territories. President Stubb said that European countries stand united in response to the tariffs. He emphasized the importance of territorial integrity and national sovereignty, highlighting that the European […]