Finland
Finnish government slashes social spending
By Jordan Shilton, May 12, 2009
Since the start of the year Finland’s governing coalition has cut spending in the face of the country’s worst recession since World War II.
Martti Ahtisarri: Advocate of imperialist intervention awarded Nobel Peace Prize
By Paul Mitchell, October 27, 2008
Ahtisaari’s name became synonymous with the development of UN “plans for independence” that provided cover for imperialist interventions.
Scandinavian countries respond to Russia-Georgia conflict
By Jordan Shilton, October 6, 2008
The war between Russia and Georgia has greatly increased tensions, not only in the immediate region but throughout the world. Scandinavia is no exception.
Finland: Second school shooting in less than a year
Striking similarity
By Jordan Shilton, September 29, 2008
On Tuesday, September 23, at approximately 11a.m., Finland was hit by the second mass shooting episode in less than 12 months, this time at a college in the town of Kauhajoki.
