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 […]
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 […]