Helsinki prepares for Independence Day demonstrations

yle.fi (Swedish)

Demonstrations are planned in Helsinki on Finland's Independence Day, with police preparing for potential confrontations. Several groups, including the far-right "Suomi Herää" and anti-fascist counter-demonstrators, are scheduled to gather at Töölö Square, raising concerns for police. Other planned events include a student torchlight procession, a Catholic parade, and an EU-skeptic "Fixit" parade, with authorities emphasizing the right to peaceful assembly.


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