Germany Aims to Build EU’s Strongest Army to Deter Russia
By Hammad KahlunInternational News Correspondent German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared that Germany must build the strongest army in the European Union to effectively deter Russian aggression. Merz emphasized that Europe faces an increasingly unstable security environment and that Germany, as the EU’s largest economy, carries a special responsibility to strengthen its defense capabilities. He […]
EU to Limit Schengen Visas for Russians
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland The European Union is set to nearly halt the issuance of multiple-entry Schengen visas to Russian nationals. Under the new policy, most Russians will only be eligible for single-entry visas, with exceptions granted solely on humanitarian grounds or for individuals holding dual EU citizenship. Officials say the new restrictions […]
Norway to strengthen Russia border with drones, fences
By Hammad KahlunInternational News Correspondent Finland Norway to strengthen border with Russia using fences, surveillance systems, and drones Norway is set to reinforce its border with Russia by installing new fences, advanced sensors, and high-tech surveillance cameras to boost security and monitoring. Officials said the use of drones will also play a key role in […]
German journalist injured in Russian drone strike in Ukraine
By Hammad Kahlun International News Correspondent SNN News Finland In Ukraine, German WELT chief reporter Ibrahim Naber was injured in a Russian drone attack while reporting near the front lines. Naber was accompanying a Ukrainian air defense unit when a Russian “Lancet” drone targeted a nearby military vehicle. The strike killed one Ukrainian soldier and […]
Zelenskyy Ready for Peace Talks Outside Russia
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Kyiv Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready to hold peace talks “anywhere except Russia or Belarus.” He emphasized that Ukraine remains open to dialogue but will not compromise its sovereignty. Zelenskyy also highlighted the continued need for European financial aid to sustain the country’s defense […]
Germany Sees Sharp Rise in Deportations in 2025
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland The number of deportations from Germany rose sharply in the first three quarters of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to official data, 17,600 people were deported between January and September 2025, up from 4,706 during the same period in 2024. Most deportees were sent to […]
Niinistö Reveals Putin’s Threats in New Memoir
By Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland HELSINKI — Former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö has unveiled a series of tense and symbolic encounters with Russian President Vladimir Putin in his new memoir “All Roads to Safety,” offering a rare glimpse into Moscow’s diplomatic tone toward Finland before and after its NATO accession. Niinistö, who served as […]
EU Meta Breached Law Over Illegal Content Reporting
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland The European Commission has accused Instagram and Facebook of violating EU digital regulations by failing to provide users with straightforward ways to report illegal content, including child sexual abuse material and terrorist propaganda. In its initial findings released on Friday, the Commission stated that Meta — the […]
Zelenskyy Urges EU to Release Frozen Russian Assets
By Shumaila AslamBureau Chief PakistanScandinavian News Agency Finland Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced optimism on Thursday that the European Union is close to approving a major financial aid plan for Ukraine, using frozen Russian assets to provide what he called a “reparations loan.” “I believe the EU will soon make a political and positive decision […]
Poland Granted Exemption from EU Migration Pact
The European Union has agreed to grant Poland an exemption from the EU migration pact, relieving the country from mandatory refugee relocation quotas. According to EU officials, the decision follows Warsaw’s continued opposition to the bloc’s migration burden-sharing mechanism. The exemption means Poland will not be required to host asylum seekers under the new system, […]