Polish FM Rejects Trump’s Claim of Russian Drone ‘Mistake’
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has rejected Donald Trump’s statement that a Russian drone intrusion into Poland was a mistake. Sikorski said that on the same night 19 Russian drones crossed into Poland, 400 drones and 40 missiles targeted Ukraine. “These were not mistakes,” he stressed. According to him, […]
Belarus opposition leader Statkevich released from jail
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency Finland Belarus opposition leader Statkevich freed after years in prison One of the leading figures of the Belarusian opposition, and long considered President Alexander Lukashenka’s main rival, Nikolai Statkevich has been released from prison. The former 2010 Belarusian presidential candidate was held in isolation in a prison for repeat offenders. […]
Spain’s Sánchez We can’t stop Israel but won’t give up
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Spanish PM Sánchez: ‘We cannot stop Israel alone, but we will not stop trying’ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain lacks nuclear weapons, aircraft carriers, or large oil reserves tools often used to exert international pressure. “Spain alone cannot stop the Israeli offensive,” Sánchez admitted, while stressing that his […]
Belarus opposition leader Statkevich freed, stays inside
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency Finland Belarus opposition figure Statkevich refuses exile after release One of the leading figures of the Belarusian opposition, Nikolai Statkevich, has refused to leave the country after his release from prison today. He is currently at the Lithuanian–Belarusian border. Statkevich, regarded by President Alexander Lukashenka as his personal enemy, spent the […]
Poland shuts Belarus border over Russian war drills
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland 🇵🇱 Poland to Seal Belarus Border Amid Russia-Belarus Military Drills Beginning Thursday, Poland is set to seal its entire border with Belarus, according to PM Donald Tusk. The decision comes as Belarus conducts joint military exercises with Russia, heightening security concerns along NATO’s eastern flank. Tusk said the measure is […]
French govt resigns after Bayrou loses confidence vote
Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland The French government has stepped down after Prime Minister François Bayrou suffered a decisive defeat in a confidence vote he himself had requested. The 74-year-old centrist leader, founder of the MoDem party and a three-time presidential candidate (2002, 2007, 2012), gambled on parliamentary backing for his €43.8 billion austerity […]
Russian Strike Hits Kyiv Government Building, Four Killed
By Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentScandinavian News, Finland For the first time since the war began, Ukraine’s main government building in Kyiv was hit during a large-scale Russian attack, officials confirmed on Sunday. Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko confirmed that the roof and upper floors of the Cabinet of Ministers building were damaged in the latest strike, […]
Finland PM Orpo Condemns Russian Strikes in Ukraine
Hammad KahlunInternational CorrespondentScandinavian News, Finland In a statement on social media, he said the attacks targeted residential buildings, caused civilian casualties, and even damaged a Ukrainian government building in Kyiv. The Finnish premier stressed the need to increase international pressure and impose stricter sanctions on Russia in response to its ongoing aggression.
Mass Protests Erupt in Serbia Against President Vucic
Hammad KahlunScandinavian News Agency, Finland Mass protests have once again erupted in Serbia against President Aleksandar Vucic. Demonstrators gathered in the capital, voicing strong opposition to his leadership. Scandinavian News confirms that thousands took to the streets, demanding political change and greater accountability from the government. Read more about political unrest in Europe in our […]
UK Home Secretary Halted Deportation Flights of Criminals
Riffat KausarScandinavian News Agency, Finland In 2020, Britain’s current Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, co-signed a letter advocating for the suspension of deportation flights carrying foreign criminals. One of these flights was intended to deport convicted child rapist Fabian Henry, while others involved individuals who later went on to commit serious crimes, including murder, in the […]