David Mac Dougall
@davidmacdougall.bsky.social
Journalist covering Finland and the wider NB8 region. Columnist at Helsingin Sanomat. MSc student at Stirling University.
Dog walker. Retired rugby player. Unabashed Fennophile.
Dog walker. Retired rugby player. Unabashed Fennophile.
Blue skies, but windy weather!
November 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Blue skies, but windy weather!
This, by the way, is all the fault of the inexperienced young red-green female government of Sanna Marin...
Finland: gloomy recession mood, GDP -0,3% in Q3
Sweden: merry Xmas mood, GDP +1,1% in Q3
Sweden: merry Xmas mood, GDP +1,1% in Q3
Swedish GDP grew 1.1% in the third quarter, final data shows reut.rs/48jFoei
November 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
This, by the way, is all the fault of the inexperienced young red-green female government of Sanna Marin...
Onnea! This is so richly deserved! Paavo Teittinen is a very worthy Finlandia Prize winner in Helsinki tonight for Pitkä Vuoro (The Long Shift) about modern slavery in #Finland, and the horrible exploitation of immigrant workers.
www.hs.fi/taide/art-20...
www.hs.fi/taide/art-20...
Finlandia-voittaja | Epärehelliset työnantajat ovat markkinataloutemme syöpä, sanoo Tieto-Finlandialla palkittu HS:n Paavo Teittinen
Paavo Teittinen on voittanut Tieto-Finlandia-palkinnon kirjastaan Pitkä vuoro. ”Moderni orjuus” on yllättävän yleistä suomalaisessa työelämässä, hän sanoo.
www.hs.fi
November 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Onnea! This is so richly deserved! Paavo Teittinen is a very worthy Finlandia Prize winner in Helsinki tonight for Pitkä Vuoro (The Long Shift) about modern slavery in #Finland, and the horrible exploitation of immigrant workers.
www.hs.fi/taide/art-20...
www.hs.fi/taide/art-20...
"Emma, 66, was as chic as ever in a black abstract print shirt and trouser combo, whilst Gaia, 25, was looking gorgeous in a flower-adorned cardigan and mini skirt."
Or, you might just write "wore similar black Unikko-print clothes from Marimekko" if you knew anything about timeless design! 😂🇫🇮🤷
Or, you might just write "wore similar black Unikko-print clothes from Marimekko" if you knew anything about timeless design! 😂🇫🇮🤷
November 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"Emma, 66, was as chic as ever in a black abstract print shirt and trouser combo, whilst Gaia, 25, was looking gorgeous in a flower-adorned cardigan and mini skirt."
Or, you might just write "wore similar black Unikko-print clothes from Marimekko" if you knew anything about timeless design! 😂🇫🇮🤷
Or, you might just write "wore similar black Unikko-print clothes from Marimekko" if you knew anything about timeless design! 😂🇫🇮🤷
Went to see SI2U at the (very empty!) cinema today. Had wanted to wait until Independence Day on December 6th, but it might not still be showing. I loved it, fantastic sequel and surprisingly emotional! 💙🤍🇫🇮
youtu.be/VmStqCXIgio?...
youtu.be/VmStqCXIgio?...
SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE - Official Trailer (HD)
YouTube video by Sony Pictures Entertainment
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Went to see SI2U at the (very empty!) cinema today. Had wanted to wait until Independence Day on December 6th, but it might not still be showing. I loved it, fantastic sequel and surprisingly emotional! 💙🤍🇫🇮
youtu.be/VmStqCXIgio?...
youtu.be/VmStqCXIgio?...
A nice write-up in the local paper for Saturday's rugby win:
www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/256522...
www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/256522...
Hance's hat-trick inspires Sharks to Waid victory
Rosyth Sharks remain second in the Caledonia Midlands Region League, Division Three, table after a fine win at Waid Academy on Saturday.
www.dunfermlinepress.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A nice write-up in the local paper for Saturday's rugby win:
www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/256522...
www.dunfermlinepress.com/sport/256522...
HELSINKI, Nov 26 (Reuters) - The European Union is likely to find a solution in December on how to secure future funding for #Ukraine, Finland's Foreign Minister @elinavaltonen.bsky.social said on Wednesday after a video call with EU foreign ministers.
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
HELSINKI, Nov 26 (Reuters) - The European Union is likely to find a solution in December on how to secure future funding for #Ukraine, Finland's Foreign Minister @elinavaltonen.bsky.social said on Wednesday after a video call with EU foreign ministers.
This news alert just popped up from Reuters:
"EU COMMISSION STARTS DISCIPLINARY STEPS AGAINST FINLAND FOR EXCEEDING EU BUDGET DEFICIT LIMITS"
What Petteri doing?
"EU COMMISSION STARTS DISCIPLINARY STEPS AGAINST FINLAND FOR EXCEEDING EU BUDGET DEFICIT LIMITS"
What Petteri doing?
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This news alert just popped up from Reuters:
"EU COMMISSION STARTS DISCIPLINARY STEPS AGAINST FINLAND FOR EXCEEDING EU BUDGET DEFICIT LIMITS"
What Petteri doing?
"EU COMMISSION STARTS DISCIPLINARY STEPS AGAINST FINLAND FOR EXCEEDING EU BUDGET DEFICIT LIMITS"
What Petteri doing?
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the 8th year in a row. Just... don't ask a Finn if they think that's an accurate reflection of their country right now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQe1...
Finland Remains Happiest Amid Economic Uncertainty and Change
YouTube video by Proxio Media
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the 8th year in a row. Just... don't ask a Finn if they think that's an accurate reflection of their country right now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQe1...
Reposted by David Mac Dougall
”Usein kun tapahtuu käänne, siinä kasvaa sekä työllisyys että työttömyys samaan aikaan”, sanoo TEM:in alivaltiosihteeri Elina Pylkkänen.
Sopii todellakin toivoa, että käänne on jo tapahtunut. Aivan liian monella suomalaisella on edessä ankea joulu.
yle.fi/a/74-20195966
Sopii todellakin toivoa, että käänne on jo tapahtunut. Aivan liian monella suomalaisella on edessä ankea joulu.
yle.fi/a/74-20195966
Synkimmät työttömyysluvut vuosiin
Työttömyysasteen trendi nousi lokakuussa 10,3 prosenttiin. Se on vuonna 2009 alkaneen nykyisen tilastoinnin synkin lukema.
yle.fi
November 25, 2025 at 8:37 AM
”Usein kun tapahtuu käänne, siinä kasvaa sekä työllisyys että työttömyys samaan aikaan”, sanoo TEM:in alivaltiosihteeri Elina Pylkkänen.
Sopii todellakin toivoa, että käänne on jo tapahtunut. Aivan liian monella suomalaisella on edessä ankea joulu.
yle.fi/a/74-20195966
Sopii todellakin toivoa, että käänne on jo tapahtunut. Aivan liian monella suomalaisella on edessä ankea joulu.
yle.fi/a/74-20195966
Good morning, huomenta, god morgon! Jumping into a whole new week...
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Good morning, huomenta, god morgon! Jumping into a whole new week...
Had a hectic week, culminating in a brilliant graduation ceremony at @stir.ac.uk, celebrating with some of my classmates who were able to join from around the world 🎓🎉🥂🏴 #stirgrad
November 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Had a hectic week, culminating in a brilliant graduation ceremony at @stir.ac.uk, celebrating with some of my classmates who were able to join from around the world 🎓🎉🥂🏴 #stirgrad
The intercept! The sprint up the pitch!! The try!!! Glorious stuff today from Rosyth Sharks up in Anstruther 🦈🏉🧡🩶
November 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The intercept! The sprint up the pitch!! The try!!! Glorious stuff today from Rosyth Sharks up in Anstruther 🦈🏉🧡🩶
Saturday is a rugby day, up the coast in Anstruther in the East Neuk of Fife to play Waid Academy FP.
🏉🦈🧡🩶💪
🏉🦈🧡🩶💪
November 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Saturday is a rugby day, up the coast in Anstruther in the East Neuk of Fife to play Waid Academy FP.
🏉🦈🧡🩶💪
🏉🦈🧡🩶💪
From @leaskyd.bsky.social today. The creeping confluence of xenophobic online disinformation and the far-right here in Scotland. A prominent example, but not the only example.
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
Far-right mob plans protest migrants’ English class at primary school
Glasgow city council has rounded on a self-styled child protection group which is aiming to picket a school on Monday
www.thetimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
From @leaskyd.bsky.social today. The creeping confluence of xenophobic online disinformation and the far-right here in Scotland. A prominent example, but not the only example.
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...
The dog had such fun Friday adventures! A little paddling in a stream, some rolling in the leaves, the fleeting excitement of thinking she might chase a squirrel only to give up quickly because those critters are speedy! 😂🐿
November 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The dog had such fun Friday adventures! A little paddling in a stream, some rolling in the leaves, the fleeting excitement of thinking she might chase a squirrel only to give up quickly because those critters are speedy! 😂🐿
On one hand, yes, Marin's govt did spend their way out of COVID like sailors on shore leave. On the other hand, Kokoomus was screaming for state support for every single sector during COVID, and it was never enough. Can't have it both ways Petteri! www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/or...
Orpo: Marinin hallituksen törsäilyn hinta maksetaan nyt
Sanna Marinin hallitus kasvatti korona-aikana valtion menoja yli 40 miljardilla eurolla.
www.mtvuutiset.fi
November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
On one hand, yes, Marin's govt did spend their way out of COVID like sailors on shore leave. On the other hand, Kokoomus was screaming for state support for every single sector during COVID, and it was never enough. Can't have it both ways Petteri! www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/or...
I love everything about this food concept. But I'm guessing Italians would be horrified!
This tiramisù will get better and better the longer it rests in the fridge, making it a perfect dessert to prepare a day or two ahead of serving. nyti.ms/4oLC96o
November 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I love everything about this food concept. But I'm guessing Italians would be horrified!
Christ, we're going to have to hear about Scotland going the football world cup for weeks or months still to come, aren't we? ⚽️🏴
November 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Christ, we're going to have to hear about Scotland going the football world cup for weeks or months still to come, aren't we? ⚽️🏴
The weather forecast all day just said "wintry mix" 😬
November 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The weather forecast all day just said "wintry mix" 😬
In this weekend's @hs.fi media column we looked at anylessons Yle can learn from the BBC's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week.
The BBC is a vast, sprawling news empire and it's impossible to produce even high quality, professional news without a single error.
www.hs.fi/paakirjoituk...
The BBC is a vast, sprawling news empire and it's impossible to produce even high quality, professional news without a single error.
www.hs.fi/paakirjoituk...
Media | Ylen kannattaa ottaa oppia BBC:n piinasta
BBC joutui kriisiin yhdisteltyään vääristelevästi Donald Trumpin puheita. Neljä median tuntijaa pohtii, miten julkisen palvelun mediatalo voi säilyttää polarisoituneen yleisön luottamuksen.
www.hs.fi
November 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
In this weekend's @hs.fi media column we looked at anylessons Yle can learn from the BBC's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week.
The BBC is a vast, sprawling news empire and it's impossible to produce even high quality, professional news without a single error.
www.hs.fi/paakirjoituk...
The BBC is a vast, sprawling news empire and it's impossible to produce even high quality, professional news without a single error.
www.hs.fi/paakirjoituk...
Reposted by David Mac Dougall
Kokoomuksen europuolue EPP:n päätöksellä ryhtyä avoimeen yhteistyöhön äärioikeiston kanssa tulee olemaan kauaskantoisia seurauksia:
www.hs.fi/politiikka/a...
www.hs.fi/politiikka/a...
EU-parlamentti | Kokoomuksen emopuolue lähti laitaoikeiston kelkkaan, ja pian yritykset voivat joustaa vastuullisuudessaan
Vihreiden Ohisalo ja Sdp:n Heinäluoma varoittavat, että kokoomuksen emopuolueen toiminta yritysvastuudirektiiviin liittyen voi vaikuttaa parlamentin toimintaan pitkään.
www.hs.fi
November 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Kokoomuksen europuolue EPP:n päätöksellä ryhtyä avoimeen yhteistyöhön äärioikeiston kanssa tulee olemaan kauaskantoisia seurauksia:
www.hs.fi/politiikka/a...
www.hs.fi/politiikka/a...
Bright and sunny, but chilly and windy.
Better than rain for sure!
Better than rain for sure!
November 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Bright and sunny, but chilly and windy.
Better than rain for sure!
Better than rain for sure!
🌧☂️ It won't stop raining.
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🌧☂️ It won't stop raining.