Finns say Portuguese aircraft violated its airspace
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Finland's defense ministry says a Portuguese surveillance aircraft is suspected of having violated the Nordic country's airspace.
Spokeswoman Niina Hyrsky says the aircraft made the alleged airspace violation on Monday at 6 a.m. southwest of the capital Helsinki.
Hyrsky declined Tuesday to comment further or give more details but said the matter is being investigated by the Finnish Border Guard.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Portuguese Air Force spokesman Lt.-Col. Manuel da Costa told the Associated Press he was not aware of the incident but would look into the matter.
Portugal is a member of NATO, but Finland is not.