Moldovan President Maia Sandu Declines Nobel Peace Prize Nomination, Calls Ukrainian POWs More Deserving
By Hammad Kahlon Scandinavian News Finland SNN News Finland Sandu Says True Peace Is Earned by Those Who Suffer and Sacrifice During War Moldovan President Maia Sandu has declined a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, saying the honor should instead be awarded to Ukrainian prisoners of war who have endured captivity and suffering during […]
European Bison Herd Crosses Train Tracks in Eastern Poland
By Riffat Kausar Snn News Finland In a stunning sight, a herd of European bison was recently spotted crossing train tracks in eastern Poland. This remarkable event highlights both the resilience of this species and the growing importance of wildlife conservation efforts in Europe. The Remarkable Recovery of European Bison The European bison is the […]
EU Updates Syria Asylum Guidelines Prompting Debate Over Eligibility Criteria
By Hammad Kahlun SNN NEWS Finland Brussels | December 2025 The European Union has issued updated asylum guidance for Syria that is expected to significantly influence how member states assess asylum applications, sparking debate over its potential implications for different applicant groups. The revised guidance was released in December by the European Union Agency for […]
Denmark to Deport Migrants Convicted of Serious Crimes
By Riffat KausarSNN News Finland Denmark Moves to Deport Migrants Convicted of Serious Crimes Denmark has introduced new laws that would allow the government to deport migrants who are convicted of serious crimes and sentenced to at least one year in prison. According to the proposed legislation, migrants found guilty of crimes such as aggravated […]
Poland Becomes EU’s Second Fastest Growing Tourism Market
By Shumaila AslamScandinavian News FinlandBureau Chief Pakistan Poland became the second fastest growing tourism market in the European Union in 2025, according to new data released by Eurostat. The report shows that the number of nights spent in tourist accommodation in Poland increased by 7 percent compared to the previous year. This growth highlights Poland’s […]
EU Signs Mobility Agreement With India
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union is signing a new mobility agreement with India. She said the agreement will make it easier for Indian students, researchers, seasonal workers, and highly skilled professionals to move legally to Europe. As part of the plan, the […]
Sweden Calls for EU Plan to Deport Afghans to Afghanistan
By Riffat KausarSnn News Finland Sweden’s Migration Minister Johan Forssell says that Europe should create a shared system to send Afghans back to Afghanistan if they have deportation orders. He said that many Afghans who were refused asylum, or who committed crimes in Europe, cannot be deported easily today because they do not have identity […]
Zelensky Skips Davos as Western Focus Shifts Elsewhere
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, amid reports of reduced diplomatic engagement around Ukraine’s funding requests. According to diplomatic sources, Kyiv had been seeking long-term financial commitments from Western partners to support defense and reconstruction efforts. However, no agreement was reached during […]
German Chancellor Ukraine War Is Europe’s Top Threat
By Riffat Kausar SNN News Finland Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that the greatest security threat facing Europe today comes from the East, pointing directly to the ongoing war in Ukraine. In his remarks, Chancellor Merz stated that Europe’s security challenges are not coming from Western regions. He stressed that his main concern is […]
Estonia Expels Two Foreign Students Over Security Concerns
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Finland Estonian authorities have expelled two foreign students from the country after determining that they posed a national security risk, according to official sources. The students were accused of supporting Hezbollah, an organization that is classified as a terrorist group by the European Union. Estonian officials stated that the decision […]