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 […]
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to Visit Helsinki
By Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Finland The Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Yvette Cooper MP, is scheduled to visit Helsinki on 14 January. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening UK–Finland relations, regional security, and ongoing international cooperation. Further details of the visit are expected to be shared by officials. Read more diplomatic and […]
Climate Activist Disrupts Danish King’s New Year Speech
By Riffat KausarInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland A climate activist attempted to disrupt the Danish King’s New Year’s speech on Tuesday night.The interruption was swiftly handled by the King’s security and broadcast crew, preventing any disruption to the address. No injuries were reported, and the speech continued as planned. Authorities have not yet released further […]
Baltic States Prepare Borders for Possible Russian Attack
By Riffat KausarInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland The Baltic states are increasing security measures because of fears of a possible Russian invasion, according to Lithuania’s public broadcaster LRT. Explosive structures have appeared on bridges near Lithuania’s borders with Russia and Belarus. Authorities have also prepared dozens of storage points for anti-tank barriers, and trenches are […]
Paris Metro Stabbing by Illegal Migrant Shocks France
By Riffat KausarInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland A 25-year-old illegal migrant from Mali attacked people on the Paris subway, stabbing three women, including one pregnant woman. The suspect was already known to authorities. He had earlier been convicted of sexual assault and was given a deportation order this year. However, the deportation was not carried […]
Latvia Ranks Lowest in EU Living Standards
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland The level of material well-being of people in Latvia is now the lowest in the European Union. According to recent data, living standards in Latvia are about 28 percent below the EU average. Estonia is also facing similar problems. Consumer spending in Estonia is 26 percent lower than […]
EU Approves €90B Financing Package for Ukraine
By Hammad KahlunInternational News CorrespondentSNN News Finland The European Union has approved a €90 billion financial support package for Ukraine covering the years 2026 and 2027. The decision was made after an EU summit that lasted more than 15 hours and ended late at night, highlighting the scale and urgency of the support for Kyiv. […]