STORY: Prime Minister Sanna Marin said she hoped the historic decision would be confirmed by Finland's parliament "in the coming days".
President Sauli Niniisto said Finland would "maximize its security".
He spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (May 14) in what Moscow described as a "frank exchange of views".
Many people have been left impressed after finding out about the 'little known' function they never knew existed
Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis and herself an actress, has died aged 53. Samantha co-founded the dwarfism charity Little People UK and featured in the final Harry Potter film, alongside Warwick. Warwick announced the news in a statement to the BBC, revealing she had died on 24 March.
The rock legend appeared live on the show with Ben and Cat Deeley to celebrate and reflect on his 40-year career with his band
While Western eyes are fixed on Tehran and Tel Aviv, Ukraine’s frontlines are showing clear signs of crumbling. There is a very real possibility they could crumble this summer if we do not throw the kitchen sink at Russia. Even if we do, it may already be too late for the weapons and munitions long promised by the West to save the day.
The bank has issued a warning to its customers, with the 21 to 40 age group making up nearly half of all reported cases
King Charles is said to have extended an olive branch to his youngest son and his wife by 'hinting' they should visit Balmoral this summer - but it could put the couple in a 'difficult position'.
Leaving bags on train seats is usually a no-no, but people have praised one woman for her actions.
Springtime On The Farm returned to Channel 5 with Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson but fans had the same complaint for the show and the former Blue Peter presenter
Victoria Beckham marked her 50th birthday on Wednesday and her rarely-seen sister shared a fabulous photo of her Spice Girl sister. See photo.
Meghan Markle was on hand to congratulate her husband Prince Harry and his Royal Salute Sentebale team after they won the Royal Salute Polo Cup in Wellington, Florida
BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood has been missing from the show this week. The weather presenter's absence comes after she shared an update on her health last week…
The supermarket is urging customers to return the product for a full refund
Kate Garraway has taken to social media to issue a desperate plea for help after receiving 'unsettling post making demands' of her late husband Derek Draper
There was a treat for Vera fans earlier this week when ITV aired the first ever episode of the much loved drama
Meghan Markle is said to be missing "some aspects" of life in the UK and is worried that her children may grow up to "blame her" if they are "deprived" of the chance to be working royals in the UK.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's daughter Lady Louise Windsor has to follow a very antiquated rule with regards to her younger brother James, Earl of Wessex
The rest of Europe, Remainers like to tell us, is forging ahead into a glorious green future while Brexit Britain is stalling, the government backsliding one by one on its net zero commitments.
Serious concerns have been raised over criminal activity at holiday destination where there is little police presence
Bayern Munich players were left furious with referee Danny Makkelie's decision during their Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium
The woman appeared to be propping up the dead man’s head in a video of the incident
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