02 Dec 2024 | 11:15 AM UTC
Finland: Protest denouncing budget cuts planned in Helsinki on Dec. 5
Civil society groups to protest in Helsinki, Finland, 14:00 Dec. 5, over budget cuts. Increased security, localized disruptions likely.
Civil society organizations plan to protest in Helsinki's Kansalaistori Square at 14:00 on Dec. 5 to denounce cuts to the state culture budget. The event has been widely advertised and will likely attract a large crowd, though exact attendance figures are unclear.
Authorities will likely deploy additional police to monitor the gathering. Large crowds and associated security measures will likely prompt localized disruptions, but violence is not anticipated.
Avoid the demonstration as a precaution. Allow additional time for travel in the affected area.
