Italian F-35s intercept Russian jets over Baltic
Abida Kahlun Skandinavian News Finland Tallinn: Italian F-35 fighter jets, deployed under NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, were scrambled from Ämari Air Base after Russian MiG-31K aircraft entered Baltic airspace. According to NATO officials, the Italian jets intercepted and escorted the Russian aircraft, which later turned back toward Russian airspace, avoiding further escalation. This incident […]
Russia targets Finland with hostile disinformation
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Helsinki The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has warned that Russia is laying the groundwork for potential aggression against Finland through an intensifying information campaign. Analysts say the Kremlin’s strategy mirrors the rhetoric deployed before its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, aiming to weaken trust in Finland’s government […]
NATO intercepts Russian MiG 31s over Estonian airspace
Shumaila AslamScandinavian News AgencyBureau Chief Pakistan Tallinn: NATO fighter jets intercepted three Russian MiG-31 aircraft that violated Estonian airspace over the Baltic Sea in a 12-minute incursion, raising alarm across Europe. The Italian Air Force was deployed to block the Russian jets near the Gulf of Finland. NATO termed the act as evidence of Moscow’s […]
Estonia to Auction Cars Abandoned at Russian Border
By Hammad Kahlun SNN News Finland Tallinn: Estonia has announced new measures to deal with vehicles abandoned near the Russian border. According to ERR reports, cars left for more than 72 hours in the free parking area at the Koidula border crossing will now be towed away by authorities. Officials stated that once a vehicle […]
Denmark, Finland lead EU in 2024 corruption index
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows how clean or corrupt a country’s public sector is, scored from 0 (very corrupt) to 100 (very clean). In the 2024 report, Hungary ranked the lowest in the European Union with a score of 41. On the other hand, Denmark (90) and Finland […]
Syrian Teen in Germany Reports Father Over Murder Plot
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland In Germany, a 17-year-old Syrian teenager reported his own father to the police after being pressured to kill his sister. According to investigators, the father accused his eldest daughter of bringing “dishonor” to the family after she publicly revealed that he had been physically abusing her. He allegedly ordered […]
Medvedev Warns NATO of War Over Ukraine No-Fly Zone
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has once again threatened NATO with the risk of war. His remarks came after Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski suggested that Ukraine should request international support to enforce a no-fly zone and intercept drones in its airspace. In a statement posted on social media, […]
12-year-old shouts racist abuse at UK far-right rally
By Hammad Kahlun SNN News Finland In the UK, disturbing scenes emerged during a far-right rally linked to Tommy Robinson, where a 12-year-old boy was filmed shouting racist abuse. The boy yelled “Smack her, smack her” as a group chased Brown girls attending the event. One of the girls repeatedly told them, “I was born […]
Europe imposes stricter visa rules on Russian citizens
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland 🇩🇪 Germany has introduced stricter visa rules, requiring Russian citizens to present “serious reasons for travel” before approval. 🇪🇸 Spain has already halted Schengen visa applications at its consulate in Moscow. 🇪🇺 The European Union is preparing its 19th sanctions package, which is expected to further restrict tourist visas […]
Russian Vessel Adrift in Oresund Strait, Rescue Underway
By Hammad Kahlun Scandinavian News Agency, Finland A major maritime operation is underway in the Oresund Strait between Sweden and Denmark after a Russian fishing vessel, Mechanic Stepanov, suffered a mechanical failure and has been left adrift. According to reports, the Swedish Coast Guard, along with Danish and British Navy vessels, have launched a joint […]