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, […]
NATO Chief Says Alliance Is 25x Stronger Than Russia
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said that the alliance is far more powerful than Russia both economically and militarily. Rutte stated that NATO’s economy is 25 times larger than Russia’s and its military strength is unmatched. He added that Russia’s air force cannot compete with NATO’s advanced […]
Chancellor Merz Urges U.S. to Act Against Russia
By Riffat Kausar Scandinavian News Agency, Finland Speaking in Egypt, Chancellor Merz urged the American president to use his influence just as he does in the Middle East to work with Europe in putting pressure on Russia. He reminded that the war between Russia and Ukraine has now entered its fourth year and remains the […]
NATO to begin Steadfast Noon nuclear drill on Oct 13
Hammad Kahlun International News Correspondent, SNN News Finland NATO to Begin Nuclear Deterrence Exercise “Steadfast Noon” on October 13 NATO announced that its annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, will begin on 13 October. The drills will serve as a key demonstration of the Alliance’s nuclear readiness and deterrence capabilities. According to NATO officials, the […]
After Lecornu’s fall, France awaits Macron’s next move
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan France is bracing for heightened political uncertainty following the dramatic fall of Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu, a development that has thrown the Macron government into fresh turmoil. Analysts say Lecornu’s exit has left President Emmanuel Macron facing one of his toughest challenges yet, with mounting pressure to restore stability and […]
Germany to let police shoot down rogue drones
Shumaila Aslam Bureau Chief Pakistan Germany has decided to empower its police with the authority to shoot down rogue drones, in response to growing security threats and incidents of airspace violations across Europe. The cabinet approved the draft law on Wednesday, which now awaits parliamentary approval. Once enacted, the legislation will explicitly allow police to […]