David Mac Dougall

Russia

Which are some of the Western firms still operating in Russia?

Many Western companies have stopped their Russian operations to comply with sanctions, but some very recognisable brands are still doing business there - so what's the deal?

25 March 2022

Finland

End of the line in Finland for last direct EU-Russia train link

It's the end of the line for a twice-daily service between Helsinki and St Petersburg, the only remaining rail link for Russians travelling to the EU, as the last service arrived in the Finnish capital.

25 March 2022

Greenland

Teenage boys in Greenland learn to become entrepreneurs

An after-school class in entrepreneurship is bringing new opportunities to teenage boys in Greenland and giving them the chance to run their own micro-businesses.

22 March 2022

Culture news

Dinnae wheesht: Scots language campaigners speak up for census return

There's been a revival of the Scots language in recent years, with an estimated 1.5 million speakers. Campaigners say a new census this month will give them even more status and services.

15 March 2022

Culture news

K-pop's high octane energy aims to thrill London's West End audiences

In a case of art imitating life, the fictional Icon boy band will be performing a farewell concert as one of their members has to go off to do his compulsory national service in the South Korean military.

12 March 2022

Europe

How Russia's war in Ukraine sparked a seismic shift in Finland

Finns have long been wary of Russia. Then Moscow invaded Ukraine.

10 March 2022

Russia

What do we know about the Russian pro-war Z symbol?

The mysterious Z symbol has emerged in the last two weeks as a rallying sign for Russia's war in Ukraine.

8 March 2022

Culture news

Comedy Store hosts fundraiser to support Zelenskyy, 'one of their own'

Some of Britain's best-known comedians are standing up for Ukrainian comic-turned-president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who they consider 'one of their own'.

8 March 2022

Culture news

Europe's museums, big and small, grapple with cultural restitution

Europe's museums, big and small, grapple with cultural restitution and returning artefacts to the places they came from.

5 March 2022

World News

Ukraine war: Here's what happened on Day 9

An international outcry has followed Russia's shelling of a nuclear power plant in Ukraine overnight. The IAEA says the reactor itself was not hit and no radiation was released.

4 March 2022

Art

Dog poo protester creates 'art' at Russia's embassy in Finland

Risto Karmavuo and his dog, Milo, are aiming to leave their own mark on history.

2 March 2022

Culture news

Finland threatens Eurovision boycott if Russia is allowed to take part

Finland's public service broadcaster Yle is threatening a @Eurovision boycott if Russia is allowed to take part in the annual music festival to be held this year in Italy.

25 February 2022

Culture news

'Be loud and yell about everything': Ukraine's musicians speak out

They say the time for picking up guitars is over, now is the time to pick up rifles.

24 February 2022

Culture news

Two more British cultural institutions cut ties with BP

'The tide is turning' as more British cultural institutions cut ties with BP. This week the National Portrait Gallery and Scottish Ballet said they're ending their sponsorship deals over fossil fuel concerns.

23 February 2022

World News

EU and US promise more sanctions against Russia

The European Union and the White House say they'll impose more sanctions on Russia as President Putin signs a decree to recognise two breakaway republics in east Ukraine.

21 February 2022