🏛️ Politics & Society
Russia’s Asset Grab: The Biggest Property Takeover Since the Soviet Collapse
Russia is in the middle of its biggest asset takeover since the fall of the Soviet Union, nationalizing nearly 200 private companies since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. While the Kremlin claims it’s about protecting national security and economic stability, the reality looks a lot more like tightening state control and rewarding insiders. […]
Finland Ranks Among the Least Corrupt Countries – But Is It the Full Picture?
Finland has once again secured its position as the second least corrupt country in the world, according to Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). Scoring 88 out of 100 points, Finland improved by one point from 2023, while Denmark remains the global leader with 90 points. However, while these numbers suggest a low level […]