Tag: Mannerheimintie
The National Museum of Finland will close its doors for at least two years
The popular cultural destination will be renovated and an extension will be built on the Mannerheimintie lot in Helsinki.
The New Year is celebrated in Helsinki at Kansalaistore in a big event – performers Isac Elliot & Cledos with guests
The warm-up for the late-night concert begins with a promising artist Vera wall at 10:15 p.m., after which the DJ duo Paha Vaanii will entertain the party crowd with Finnish music until the star performances of the evening. The main concert begins with the rise of Emma award winner F and the artist Hassan Maikalfollowed […]
53 detained as environmental protesters end the fall campaign
According to Elokapina, Mannerheimintie’s march would be the last in a series of “Revolt for nature” demonstrations to be organized in October, and it called on the government to take bolder measures to combat the loss of biodiversity.
Almost 50 were arrested at Extinction Rebellion Finland’s demonstrations in Helsinki
The protesters stopped traffic in both directions for about three hours, According to Helsingin Sanomat. The police ordered them to disperse around 19:00 and began physically removing them from the scene 10 minutes later. Traffic on Mannerheimintie returned to normal at 8 p.m. According to the Helsinki Police Department, 46 people have been arrested for […]
Helsinki bans studded tires on Lönnrotinkatu
The one-way Lönnrotinkatu runs from the center to the west, which serves motorists traveling from Pohjoisesplanadi to Ruoholahti and in the direction of Kamppi and Punavuori. A new road sign prohibiting the use of studded tires is being tested on Lönnrotinkatu until autumn 2025. The goal of the pilot is to find out the impact […]
Helsinki Pride photo gallery: Angels, pastors and the prime minister
Helsinki Pride week culminated in Saturday afternoon’s Pride parade, which has been organized for the first time since 2019. Chairman of the board of Helsinki Pride Panu Mäenpää told Yle that the event went well and no disturbances have been reported, although there had been fears of such in advance. Yle followed the procession from […]
Increased competition in the bus and train sector saved consumers millions
According to the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV), the legal reforms reduced the prices of long-distance bus tickets by about 25 percent in 2014-2019. At the same time, the state-owned railway company VR reduced long-distance train tickets by about 20 percent, KKV says in its report. The combined effect of the fall in ticket […]
The military parade exacerbates traffic in Helsinki
The City of Helsinki is preparing for the Defense Forces Flag Day parade on Saturday. In preparation for the parade, traffic disruptions are also expected on Friday. To avoid congestion, the public is advised to walk or use public transport during the parade. According to police, most of the parade’s staff, vehicles and equipment are […]
The climate group announces the demonstrations, reports an increase in the number of members
The Finnish branch of the Extinction Rebellion environmental activist group, or Elokapina The demonstration in Finnish was held on Tuesday in front of the main entrance of the energy company Fortum’s head office in Keilaniemi, Espoo. The demonstration lasted until 11 a.m. and was attended by about 70 people. Ainomaija MikolaElokapina’s media contact told Yle […]
Passengers board the flight despite a demonstration at Extinction Rebellion Airport
Finavia said on Saturday that it had not learned that any passengers had missed the flight due to Extinction Rebellion, or Elokapina climate activists blocking security checks at Terminal 2. About 50 activists tried to block the entrance for security checks at about 3 p.m. Saturday. According to Finavia, the airport authorities will respond by […]
Helsinki "major" the street renovation project will begin next spring
Helsinki’s historic main road, Mannerheimintie, is facing a long, two-year renovation that will begin next spring, according to the city. In addition to roadway repairs, the major overhaul will bring improved pavement areas for pedestrians, single-lane cycle paths and refurbished tram lanes. A large part of the street section will also be underground renovations, replacing […]
Friday’s newspapers: Declaration of defense, traffic problems and cunning prisoner
As Finland examines its defense options in a changed security environment, one of the biggest questions has been whether Finland will be protected from Russian invasion during a possible NATO search process. Ilta-Sanomat wrote that the United States would certainly help both Finland and Sweden through the difficulties in the forthcoming NATO search process. This […]
A pro-Russia convoy will pass through the Helsinki region this weekend
A convoy of about 20 vehicles will take part in a pro-Russian demonstration planned for the metropolitan area this weekend. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 8, the day before Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany and Victory Day in Europe on May 9th. According to police, the […]
Film rebellion activists fined for police disobedience
About 22 Extinction Rebellion activists have been fined for failing to comply with police orders during a protest in the capital last summer. The activists blocked a busy street in the center of Helsinki and wanted to get the government to declare a climate and ecological emergency and bring forward Finland’s carbon neutrality target from […]
Thousands of people are expected to attend Helsinki to support Ukraine
Organizers expect up to 10,000 people to take part in a demonstration in support of Ukraine in Helsinki on Saturday. The Mothers for Peace event began at noon with a speech by the Ambassador of Ukraine to Finland. Olga DibrovaIn front of the Parliament House. The peace march begins at 12.30 pm and continues along […]
Police transfer charges against more than 50 climate activists to the prosecutor
Helsinki police have completed a preliminary investigation into the protest of climate activists by the Elokapina demonstration movement in October last year, when the protesters waded and glued to the entrance to the Government Castle in central Helsinki. Elokapina is the Finnish branch of Extinction Rebellion’s environmental group. In a press release released on Wednesday, […]
The Care Finland groups are divided into tactics, leadership and alcohol
Disagreements and internal fighting between the various factions of the Convoy Finland movement after last weekend’s protest – which temporarily closed Mannerheimintie in Helsinki and led to the arrest of about 70 people – have led to the division of the group in two, Yle understands. Conversations between protesters in the Telegram messaging app have […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: New minister, lost voice and towed cars
On Monday, Finland received a new minister to represent the Social Democrats Who is Linden took up his post as Minister of Social Affairs and Health. He replaces Krista Kiuru (SDP), which goes on maternity leave. Helsingin sanomat newspaper interviewed Lindé’s first day as the new minister outlined his views on the Covid situation. While […]
More than 50 protesters were arrested during a convoy in Helsinki: Police
Inspired by protesters from Canadian truck drivers who stopped in Ottawa, the Convoy Finland protesters engaged in civil disobedience and harassment of the public. “Police towed dozens of vehicles from Mannerheimintie and arrested 55 people. Two detainees are suspected of violent resistance to police,” police said in a statement. According to police, traffic in Helsinki […]
Police break up Convoy Finland protest, arrested 55
Police arrested some 55 protesters outside parliament after breaking up a “convoy” protest that had blocked traffic for several hours in an effort to demand cheaper petrol and a government resignation. Police began towing vehicles parked on Mannerheimintie when protesters did not disperse the order immediately after midnight. Two of the detainees were arrested on […]
Thousands protest against Covid restrictions in Jyväskylä, Helsinki
Helsinki police estimated on Saturday shortly after 2 p.m. that about 3,000 people had gathered at the Senate Square to protest against the Covid-19 restrictions. Police later changed their estimate of the number of participants to 4,000. The procession left Senate Square at 2.30 pm and proceeded along Pohjoisesplanadi, Mannerheimintie and Kaivokatu to Rautatientori, causing […]
Gallery: Christmas Parade and Lights on December 1st
The parade started from Senate Square and marched through Mannerheimintie to Aleksanterinkatu. HT
Climate activists were arrested after the protest in a government building
Police have dismantled a demonstration by climate activists in the Finnish branch of the Elokapina protest movement – the environmental group Extinction Rebellion – after protesters have shackled and glued to the entrance to the government palace building in central Helsinki on Friday morning. Initially, police ordered an estimated 200 protesters to leave the area […]
Motorists and climate demonstrations in Helsinki, demonstrations in Jyväskylä
The Finnish branch of the environmental group Extinction Rebellio, known as Elokapina, said it was expanding a series of demonstrations in which it called on the government to declare a climate emergency in Finland. On Saturday afternoon, members of the group dressed in red made a three-hour silent march through the center of Helsinki. The […]
Thursday’s newspapers: Dance ban, civil disobedience, farmers in despair
Tabloid Evening paper says that Finland’s so-called "dance ban" will remain in force until, according to the authorities, the coverage of the coronavirus exceeds 80%. Under current rules, bar and restaurant staff must ensure that each customer sits in their own seat indoors. Tabloid writes that the public is now confused as to why the […]
Thursday’s newspapers: dance ban, civil disobedience and farmers in despair
Tabloid Evening paper says that Finland’s so-called "dance ban" will remain in force until, according to the authorities, the coverage of the coronavirus exceeds 80%. Under current rules, bar and restaurant staff must ensure that each customer sits in their own seat indoors. Tabloid writes that the public is now confused as to why the […]
Climate activists will start a ten-day demonstration in central Helsinki
Climate man organized by the Finnish branch of the global environmental movement Extinction Rebellion, Elopkapina, began on Wednesday evening on Helsinki ‘s main street, Mannerheimintie. “August Rebellion” or Autumn Rebellion, calls on the Finnish government to declare a climate and environmental emergency and to create binding legislation to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025, ten years […]
An insurgency leading to extinction, protesters meet in the center of Helsinki
The protesters have informed the Helsinki police of their intention to hold demonstrations in the Finnish capital against activists of the extinct rebels. Demonstrations by competitors are scheduled to begin on Wednesday. Panu Huuhtanen, a failed local election candidate who has been involved in protests against immigration and Covid restrictions, announced on Twitter that he […]
Climate protesters report assault on police arrest
Climate protesters arrested by the police last weekend have shown inappropriate treatment during their arrests and during their detention in the Nihtisilla Espoo and Helsinki Race Hall. Aliisa Maunula, media contact for the protest organizer Extinction Rebellion Finland (Elokapina was one of more than 100 arrested protesters and said police were angry and wanted revenge […]
More than a hundred were arrested as climate protests continued in Helsinki
Most of the protesters were transported individually by police to police vehicles, According to YLE. Police demand fines on all detainees. Read more: Gallery: Extinction-related insurgency activists set up camp on Mannerheimintie (June 18, 2021) Activists with the extinction of Rebellion Finland originally gathered on Mannerheimintie on Thursday. The demonstration continued overnight, with about 120 […]
See: The Capital climate demo will move to Kruununhaka on Saturday
Environmental protesters who blocked Mannerheimintie in the capital on Thursday and Friday have moved to the Kruununhaka area. The protesters spent Friday night on Unioninkatu after receiving an agreement with the police to move from Helsinki’s main street, Mannerheimintie. Demonstrators of the extinction uprising in Finland (Elokapina) issued a statement on Friday stating that their […]
The climate presentation will continue over the weekend
The climate demonstration in central Helsinki, which has begun to combat both lanes of Mannerheimintie, has continued until the second day on Friday, and protesters say they are preparing to stay still over the weekend. Demonstration by the Extinction Rebellion Finland Group (Elokapina) began on Thursday at 1 p.m. and continued throughout the night, with […]
Gallery: Extinction Rebellion activists set up camp on Mannerheimintie
Protesters have reportedly refused a police request to move the protest to a safer location. Concrete breakdown has been installed at the site to prevent accidents or damage. Protesters are urging the government to take action against the current climate crisis by declaring an environmental disaster. They have also demanded that Finland postpone the deadline […]
Friday’s newspapers: Green support collapses, climate protest and Finnkino refuses cash
The Greens are still the second largest party in the Finnish capital, but in the local elections the party lost three council seats. "The Greens suffered a defeat in the Helsinki elections, which could be called a collapse," Helsingin sanomat newspaper write. In 2017, 37 per cent of the votes in the Vallila area of […]
Gang attacks on young people in Helsinki are being taken to court
Criminal proceedings against a large number of young men accused of violent assault and robbery of two teenagers began on Wednesday in the Helsinki District Court. Fifteen men aged 21 to 26 were charged with aggravated assault and aggravated theft on March 27 in an incident in the Pikku Huopalahti district. The prosecutor said the […]
Finland is starting to make premature noises, sometimes driving in style
Advance voting in the municipal elections began on Wednesday. Finland is trying to maintain social distance drive-in-style voting. "This is truly exceptional and new. If there is a need and demand for a vote, we can probably arrange it for the forthcoming elections as well," Juha Viertola The Helsinki Central Election Commission (NCP) told Yle. […]
Hundreds of demonstrations in Helsinki in support of both Palestinians and Israel
Demonstrations related to the escalation of Israeli and Palestinian violence were held on Sunday in Helsinki, as in many other cities around the world. The demonstration by Israeli supporters began at Paasikivi Square (Paasikivi Square) at 4 p.m., and was scheduled to last about an hour. According to the Helsinki police, 50-100 people were present. […]
Exchange students related to Covid spread in the bars of Helsinki
The City of Helsinki has reported that exchange students spent time in three city bars before a coronavirus infection was detected, and they may have exposed other customers to the virus. The institutions visited by the students are the old Irish pub on Mannerheimintie in the city from 26 to 29 January, the nightclub Maxine […]
Hundreds of demonstrations on behalf of Fixit before Parliament
Hundreds of people showed up in front of the parliament center in front of the parliament building on Saturday afternoon, demanding Finland’s secession from the EU. The protesters also demand the resignation of the current government. The speakers of the Fixit demonstration included a member of the European Parliament of the Finnish Party Laura Huhtasaari, […]
