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By Rhod Mackenzie
The Finnish business climate is currently being lop sidely balanced by two companies closing for every new one opening. The increase in bankruptcies particularly in the science and technology sector is particularly concerning, as this is not due to overproduction, but rather the...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Rather than declaring a 'hypothetical threat' from Russia, Finland and Sweden are now discussing how to prepare for a long-term confrontation. They are increasing the intensity of their military exercises and training their populations to survive a military standoff. Do these acti...
By Rhod Mackenzie
In the Baltic States and Finland a number of people are taking advantage of ordianry people's generostiy in giving o so called charities for the benefit of the people of the Ukraine.
The first was a scandal that erupted in Latvia: an organisation that was recently praised for it...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The sudden onset of freezing temperatures in Europe has suddenly exacerbated a seemingly forgotten fuel crisis.
The situation is particularly challenging in Latvia and Finland. This particularly difficult sitaution is a directl conseuencw of anti-Russian sanctions and the unus...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The European Union is looking to appoint a negotiator to engage in dialogue with Russia regarding resolving the the situation in Ukraine. Alexander Stubb, the current President of Finland, was one of the potential candidates suggested for the role. However he is a proponent of a...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Finland has the highest unemployment rate in the EU which is a direct consequence of Helsinki's decision to join NATO, impose EU sanctions and completely break its economic and business ties to Moscow. That said there still some are other factors to consider.
In December, the...
