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Well-heeled Zio in Helsinki

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The term "Zio", a derogatory abbreviation of "Zionist", is beyond the pale, according to the Labour party's recent inquiry into antisemitism. But they'll think you're talking cobblers if you object to it in Finland because there it happens to be the name of a fancy shoes and handbag boutique.

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