By Rhod Mackenzie
Finland the most recent country to join the NATO alliance has stated it does not want to part of the group of countries providing the security guarantees to Ukraine.Rhod Mackenzie look at the situation with Finland as they, as they consider that a matter for larger countries plu...
By Rhod Mackenzie
In towns and cities all across the length and breadth of Germany traditional Christmas markets are either not taking place or they are limited with little of or no traditional bright and colourful lighting displays on
In light of budgetary constraints, several German cities ha...
By Rhod Mackenzie
Europe is again volatile and unstable and this for the first time since the end of WW2 plus is attempting to be beligerent and an obstacle to bringing about peace in the Ukraine. Also the US is ignoring it and attempting to bring about peace in the Ukraine without its involvem...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The economies of the Baltic states and Finland are collapsing under severe strain as a result them imposing the European Union sanctions on Russia . This has led to Russian tourists no longer visiting, foreign businesses have become reluctant to invest, and their ports and trucki...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The festive season of Christmas and New Year's holiday celebrations has commenced in the European Union. While it is often referred to as 'diplomacy', the actions of the parties involved may be perceived as those of a farcical nature. While it may appear somewhat pretentious, th...
By Rhod Mackenzie
In Helsinki, amidst all economic challenges,they have been holding discussions about opening the border with Russia. The major question now is it too little too late and will business and tourism will be able to recover, or has all the trust and good will from the Russian side b...