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Police separate nationalist and anti-fascist marches on Independence Day

Police separate nationalist and anti-fascist marches on Independence Day

Opposing demonstrations in Helsinki on Finland’s Independence Day remained largely peaceful after police separated participants from nationalist and anti-fascist groups. An estimated 700 to 800 people...

Police successfully kept opposing Independence Day demonstrations apart in Helsinki, as the 612 torch march and Helsinki Without Nazis protest drew thousands. Minor disruptions occurred, including arrests and smoke devices, but no large-scale clashes.

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