The Latest Breaking News from Finland

BBC's Graham Norton issues Eurovision 'trigger' warning over Finland performance

BBC commentator Graham Norton had a warning for viewers who tuned into the Eurovision final

Chronicle Live · May 15, 2022

Russia neighbor Finland confirms it will apply for NATO membership

“This is a historic day. A new era begins,” Finland's President Sauli Niinistö said.

Axios · May 15, 2022

Turkey lays out demands as Finland, Sweden seek NATO membership

Turkey's foreign minister said on Sunday that Sweden and Finland must stop supporting terrorists in their countries, provide clear security guarantees and lift export bans on Turkey as they seek membership in NATO.

Reuters · May 15, 2022

Finland to apply for Nato membership

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has warned Finland that joining Nato would be a ‘mistake’

The Independent UK · May 15, 2022

Finland and Sweden confirm intention to join Nato

Announcements signify historic shift in policy in Nordic countries that will redraw Europe’s security map

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2022

Finnish president confirms country will apply to join NATO

Finland's President Sauli Niinisto confirmed on Sunday that his country would apply for membership of the NATO military alliance, in a historic policy shift prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · May 15, 2022

NATO talks for Finland, Sweden on 'good track'

Talks to overcome Turkey's misgivings about the expected NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden were on a "good track", Croatia said Sunday, as several members of the alliance eye swift accession for the Nordic states.

Bangkok Post · May 15, 2022

'Neutral' Europe recedes as Finns, Swedes edge toward NATO

With Finland and Sweden taking steps to join NATO, the list of “neutral” countries in Europe appears poised to shrink

The Independent UK · May 15, 2022

NATO deputy chief 'confident' of finding consensus on Finland, Sweden membership

NATO is confident that it can overcome objections by Turkey and quickly admit Finland and Sweden, its deputy chief said on Sunday, as the alliance prepares for a historic enlargement in the Nordic region prompted by Russia's war on Ukraine.

Reuters · May 15, 2022

Croatia says Turkish talks with Finland, Sweden over NATO on "good track"

Croatia's foreign minister said on Sunday talks between Turkey with Finland and Sweden over its concerns with regard their membership to the NATO alliance were on the right track after all three met on Saturday.

Reuters · May 15, 2022