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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Peace Union outraged by the allowance of nuclear weapons: decision has been prepared in secret from Finns

The Finnish government has proposed to lift the ban on nuclear weapons, sparking outrage from the Peace Union, which argues the decision was made in secret and could undermine Finland's prior stance on disarmament.

Mar 8 • 13:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Alexis Tsipras: "Cyprus's NATO membership can only lead to new dangers"

Alexis Tsipras criticized the Greek government's foreign policy and energy management during the presentation of his book, warning about the escalating military tensions in the Middle East and their potential economic consequences.

Mar 7 • 18:29 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Cyprus will apply for NATO membership

Cyprus is preparing to apply for NATO membership amid escalating regional tensions, particularly following a recent Iranian drone attack.

Mar 6 • 12:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Risto E.J. Penttilä as a guest on TV1's Ykkösaamu - what do you want to ask?

Risto E.J. Penttilä will discuss significant political issues such as proposed changes to Finland's nuclear energy law and the implications of the recent U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran during an upcoming broadcast.

Mar 6 • 12:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Military Expansion’ Order to Mobilize Startups... Will They Join NATO?

Japan is pursuing membership in NATO's startup support organization for military technology amidst its active military power enhancement strategies under Prime Minister Sanae Takaiichi.

Mar 6 • 06:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Stubb states: NATO membership must have no restrictions – Nuclear weapons must be included

Finnish President Alexander Stubb asserts that Finland's NATO membership should have no restrictions related to nuclear weapons, emphasizing the importance of national security.

Mar 6 • 04:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A major upheaval in Finland – A researcher explains why the nuclear weapons policy is changing

A Finnish expert suggests that Finland should lift all restrictions on nuclear weapons in legislation to fully benefit from NATO membership.

Mar 5 • 18:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Analysis: The government made a historic change in Finland's strategic thinking

Finland's government has proposed legislation to remove restrictions on nuclear weapons as part of its NATO membership implementation.

Mar 5 • 16:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Legislators May Tamper with One of the Most Chilling Crimes in Finnish Law – Direct Assessment from Legal Experts

Finnish legislators are considering changes to nuclear weapons restrictions in light of NATO membership, prompting legal experts to weigh in on potential implications.

Mar 5 • 14:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The collection of cold weapons of a former military commander will be exhibited in the Kretinga Museum

A collection of cold weapons belonging to a former military commander will be showcased in Kretinga's museum as part of an exhibition celebrating Lithuania's NATO membership.

Mar 3 • 08:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Russia demands "Donbas handover and NATO withdrawal" ... large differences in ceasefire negotiations

Russia is insisting on Ukraine's surrender of the Donbas region and a prohibition on NATO membership in ceasefire negotiations, but Ukraine's stance is entirely opposed, complicating the prospect of negotiations.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

USA rejected Ukraine

The U.S. abstained from voting on a UN resolution supporting sustainable peace in Ukraine, amid concerns over NATO expansion and Ukraine's readiness for EU membership.

Feb 24 • 21:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Police convicted - assaulted his sister after NATO discussion

A police officer in Sweden has been convicted for assaulting his sister during a family dinner after a discussion about NATO membership.

Feb 24 • 16:25 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

NATO state set to relaunch EU accession talks – Politico

Iceland is considering a referendum to relaunch EU membership talks, which had been frozen since 2013, amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Feb 24 • 12:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Criticism of D. Trump from Germany's Defense Minister

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius criticized former President D. Trump for removing Ukraine's NATO membership from negotiations too early and condemned Russia's attacks on Ukrainian civilians.

Feb 24 • 09:17 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Sweden 'very happy to be members of NATO', Swedish ambassador to France says

The Swedish ambassador to France expressed her country’s satisfaction with its NATO membership and commitment to supporting Ukraine amid ongoing global tensions.

Feb 23 • 13:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Zelensky says Ukraine has fulfilled everything required to join NATO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has met all necessary criteria for NATO membership, with final decisions resting on the alliance's member states.

Feb 19 • 02:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Russia presses NATO in Geneva. It wants to dictate which countries can be in the Alliance

Russia is attempting to influence NATO's membership decisions during discussions in Geneva.

Feb 18 • 11:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Warns of NATO gaps: If V. Putin enters the Baltic countries, defenses would be absent

Garry Kasparov warns that formal NATO membership does not guarantee real protection against a potential Russian invasion of the Baltic states.

Feb 17 • 09:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New Book: Finland's Solution was a 'Shock and Bomb' to Russia

A new book reveals how Finland's decision to seek NATO membership was a significant shock to Russia's political elite.

Feb 14 • 19:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Norwegian EU debate is picking up speed again: 'Soon only we will be left'

Sweden's NATO membership has removed a major obstacle to a unified Nordic security policy, prompting renewed discussions in Norway regarding EU membership.

Feb 12 • 12:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Russia Builds New Military Force Near Finland's Borders – One Direction Now Under Special Surveillance

Russia is enhancing its military infrastructure near the Finnish border, responding to Finland's NATO membership.

Feb 9 • 04:15 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

It’s unclear whether NATO will endure or not. But EU membership is absolutely key for Ukraine

The article discusses the importance of EU membership for Ukraine amidst uncertainties regarding NATO's future.

Feb 7 • 06:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Does Finland have doubts about security guarantees for Ukraine?

Finland expresses concerns regarding the nature of security guarantees for Ukraine, particularly in relation to NATO membership and the implications of referencing 'Article 5' of the North Atlantic Treaty.

Feb 5 • 11:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Nation Split Regarding the EU and Support for NATO is Moving

Support for Iceland's membership in NATO has increased, with over 78% of the population in favor, while opinions about EU membership remain divided.

Feb 4 • 08:43 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Nation Divided Regarding the EU and Support for NATO is on the Move

Support for Iceland's membership in NATO has increased, with over 78% of the population in favor, while opinions on the EU remain varied.

Feb 4 • 08:43 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Fellow countrymen support NATO membership but oppose EU accession

The article discusses a shift in public opinion, with citizens favoring NATO membership while being against joining the European Union.

Feb 3 • 18:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Russia: Finland cannot act as a mediator in international negotiations

Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that Finland has lost its position as a 'honest mediator' in international affairs following its NATO membership, with no basis to expect it to mediate in future negotiations.

Feb 2 • 21:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Analysis: This has not been known about NATO - Finland has been given a strong promise

The article discusses concerns in Finland regarding the commitment of the United States under President Trump to NATO's Article 5 and the implications of Finland's membership in NATO for its national security.

Feb 2 • 19:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Anton Šehhovtsov: The Future of Europe - a continental power and political renewal or a guided decline?

Researcher Anton Šehhovtsov suggests that Ukraine's aspiration for EU and NATO membership may not align with its true needs amidst current international turmoil, hinting at a potential for a 'two-speed Europe' impacted by national peculiarities.

Feb 2 • 13:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Did Turk have a point about NATO expansion? A bit, but...

Filip Turk, a Czech MP and government representative, sparked criticism in Kyiv by suggesting that poor foreign policies of great powers and NATO expansion contributed to the war, a sentiment supported by many experts regarding Ukraine's NATO membership considerations impacting Russia's aggression.

Jan 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Did Turk Have a Point About NATO Expansion? Yes, But...

Filip Turk, a member of Parliament and government envoy for the Green Deal, has sparked criticism for his remarks in Kyiv regarding NATO expansion and foreign policy contributing to war, though many experts see merit in the context of Ukraine's NATO membership discussions leading to Russian aggression.

Jan 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

SZ in the Evening: News from January 14, 2026

US President Trump reaffirms his claims over Greenland just hours before a meeting with representatives from Denmark, Greenland, and the USA, stating that NATO membership is insufficient as protection.

Jan 14 • 16:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Leading Swedish Daily: Trump Threatens Us, We Need Nuclear Weapons

Dagens Nyheter has ignited a previously unthinkable public debate about nuclear weapons in Scandinavia, prompted by the Greenland crisis and Sweden's NATO membership concerns.

Jan 12 • 09:43 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
World

Macinka: The West should be able to provide Ukraine with sufficient security guarantees, an alternative to NATO

A discussion on the necessity for the West to offer Ukraine adequate security assurances as an alternative to NATO membership.

Jan 9 • 20:06 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Switzerland reconsiders its neutrality and looks to NATO

Switzerland is exploring a formal approach to deepen its partnership with NATO, without currently seeking membership.

Dec 29 • 04:54 UTC

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