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Sad Stalin: How Finland Defied the Red Army During the Winter War From 1939 to 1940, Moscow decided to try and subdue Finland but the small country fought back and actually survived. Key point: If you live next door to a great power, it is best to both stay neutral and build a mighty military. This way if you must fight to defend yourself, you can actually succeed. Befuddled Soviet riflemen floundering through deep snow and sub-zero temperatures while they froze to death. Russian tanks and their hapless crews set ablaze by Molotov cocktails. Soviet paratroopers jumping from airplanes without...

19 February 2021 The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights concluded today its review of the seventh periodic report of Finland on measures taken to implement the provisions of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.  Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, Committee Experts asked the delegation to comment on the impact of the emergency measures on economic, social and cultural rights, notably how they affected minority groups, immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.  What was the practice of Finland to share its resources related to vaccination...

Changes need to be made to Wales' Self-Isolation Support Scheme to make sure that all lower paid workers are getting the help they need to isolate.