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. […]
Russian Vessel Detained for Suspected Cable Damage in Finland
By Hammad Kahlun, Scandinavian News Finland Finnish authorities suspect that a vessel from Russia’s “shadow fleet” may have damaged underwater communications cables in the Gulf of Finland and nearby Estonian waters. The ship, named Fitburg, was found dragging its anchor along the seabed, potentially harming the important infrastructure. The Finnish Coast Guard located the vessel […]
Finland Unveils First F-35A Fighter Jet
By Riffat KausarInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland Finland has officially introduced its first F-35A stealth fighter jet, marking a major step in upgrading the country’s air defence capabilities. The aircraft is part of a planned fleet of 64 F-35A jets, which will gradually replace Finland’s aging Hornet fighter jets by the year 2030. The new […]
Finland Honors Loved Ones With Candles on Christmas Eve
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland In Finland, it is a long-standing tradition to visit the graves of family members on Christmas Eve. People light candles as a sign of remembrance, respect, and love for those who have passed away. Cemeteries across the country glow with thousands of candles, creating a calm and peaceful […]
Finland Plans to Expand Reservists to 1 Million
By Riffat Kausar International News Correspondent Snn News Finland Helsinki Finland is planning a major expansion of its military reserve force. The government aims to increase the total number of reservists to one million. Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen announced that the upper age limit for reservists will be raised from 60 to 65 years. The […]
Finland Trains Border Guards for Possible Russia War
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland Finnish border guards are conducting intensive training exercises near the Russian border as part of preparations for a possible armed conflict, CNN reports. The drills are taking place beyond the Arctic Circle, close to Finland’s eastern frontier with Russia. Authorities say the exercises are designed to prepare for […]
Winter Solstice Marks Shortest Day, Brighter Days Ahead
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentScandinavian News Finland The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, brings with it the promise of longer and brighter days ahead. This year, the solstice occurs on Sunday, 21 December, at 5:02pm, when the sun reaches its lowest point in the sky and remains above […]