11 Sep 2024 | 10:37 AM UTC
Finland: Activists plan to rally in multiple cities, Sept. 14
Animal rights activists plan to rally in multiple cities in Finland, Sept. 14; localized disruptions, increased security likely.
Animal rights activists plan to protest in multiple cities across Finland on Sept. 14; the purpose of the demonstrations is to demand that officials close fur farms. Demonstrations are planned in Helsinki as well as other cities according to the following schedule:
Helsinki: Demonstrators will march from Rautientori to the Parliament House from 14:00
Kuopio: Demonstrators will gather at Market Square from 13:00
Kouvola: Demonstrators will gather at Kappalankatu Street from 13:00
Oulu: Demonstrators will gather at Pakkahuonekaatu Street from 13:00
Rovaniemi: Demonstrators will rally at Lordi's Square from 13:00
Tampere: Demonstrators will gather at Keskustori from 13:00
Turku: Demonstrators will rally at Yliopistonkatu Street from 13:00.
The Helsinki event will likely see the highest attendance; several hundred people will likely participate.
Authorities will likely deploy increased security to monitor the events, and localized road travel and transport disruptions are likely. The events will likely pass peacefully.
Avoid the demonstrations as standard practice. Consider seeking alternative routes to circumvent the impacted area. Heed all instructions from local authorities.
