Finnish Soldiers Train for Harsh Winter in Lapland
By Abida Kahlun, Bureau Chief Helsinki SNN News Finland Finnish Army troops train in extreme winter weather in northern Finland.Heavy snow, freezing temperatures, and short daylight hours make the training especially challenging. The soldiers depend on sisu, a Finnish idea that means staying strong, calm, and determined even when conditions are very hard. This mindset […]
Elina Valtonen to Meet Lithuanian FM in Vilnius
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen will visit Vilnius, Lithuania, on 16 January, where she will meet Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys. During the visit, Minister Valtonen will also attend the Snow Meeting, which is one of Lithuania’s most important annual events focused on foreign and security policy. The […]
Finnish MP Sends Message of Support to Iranian Women
By Riffat KausarInternational News Correspondent, SNN News Finland A member of the Finnish Parliament, Ainoa Helmi, also known as a Finnish MP, has sent a message of support to the women of Iran, expressing solidarity with their ongoing struggle for rights and freedom. She said, “We see you, the world sees you! Stay strong!” Her […]
Finland President Urges Iran to Stop Violence
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland The President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, has urged Iranian authorities to stop using violence against their own people. He called on Iran to respect freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest. President Stubb also strongly urges Iran to take immediate action to ensure these rights are upheld. President […]
Finland Condemns Russian Strikes Leaving Kyiv Without Heat
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News, Finland Finland’s Foreign Minister Elena Valtonen has strongly condemned the latest Russian air strikes on Ukraine, stating that the attacks have left nearly half of Kyiv’s apartment buildings without heating amid freezing winter conditions. In her statement, Valtonen highlighted that countries like Finland, which experience harsh winters, fully understand the deadly […]
Finland Records Winter’s Coldest Temperature at -42.8°C
By Abida KahlunBureau Chief, HelsinkiSNN News Finland Finland has recorded its coldest temperature of the current winter season, with the mercury plunging to an extreme -42.8 degrees Celsius in the northern region of Lapland. According to Finnish meteorological data, the record-low temperature was measured early Friday morning at a weather station in Savukoski, a municipality […]
Finland Backs Denmark, Greenland Sovereignty in Arctic
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland Helsinki: Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has reaffirmed that Nordic nations, Arctic states, and NATO allies remain jointly committed to safeguarding peace, stability, and cooperation across the Arctic region. She emphasized that while collective security in the High North is a shared responsibility, decisions related specifically to Denmark and […]
Finland President Attends Ukraine Support Meeting in Paris
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Paris: Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said that he is attending a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in support of Ukraine, being held in Paris today. The meeting is hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and brings together key international partners to discuss developments related to Ukraine. President […]
Finland Seizes Russian Vessel Fitburg Over Cable Damage
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland Helsinki: Finland has released a video showing the seizure of a Russian vessel, Fitburg, described as part of a “shadow fleet.” The ship was detained following an act of sabotage that damaged an undersea communications cable linking Finland and Estonia. According to Finnish authorities, the Fitburg was traveling from St. […]
Finland President Calls Venezuela 2024 Elections Unfair
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland Helsinki: Finnish President Alexander Stubb has stated that the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has long lacked legitimacy, emphasizing that the 2024 elections in Venezuela were grossly unfair. President Stubb noted that Finland, in line with the European Union, has previously made its position clear on the matter. […]