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Public events An occasion or event is considered a public event when it is open to anyone either free of charge or against an entrance ticket. Typical public events include fairs and markets, sports events, shows and festivals intended for audienc...https://poliisi.fi/en/public-events
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23.4.2026 | Hundreds of public events will be held in Finland again during the summer. The police would like to remind event organisers to deal with any permits required in good time. The earlier organisers contact the police, the easier it is to organise the event safely and in accordance with the regulations.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/event-organisers-should-remember-to-notify-the-police-in-good-time-1
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17.4.2025 | Hundreds of public events will be held in Finland again during the summer. The police would like to remind event organisers to deal with any permits required in good time. The earlier organisers contact the police, the easier it is to organise the event safely and in accordance with the regulations.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/event-organisers-should-remember-to-notify-the-police-in-good-time
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1.12.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will meet in Helsinki on Monday 1 December and in Espoo on Tuesday 2 December.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/the-visit-of-the-prime-minister-of-swedenwill-cause-exceptions-to-traffic-arrangements-in-helsinki-and-espoo
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6.10.2025 | President of the Republic of Iceland, accompanied by her spouse, will pay a state visit to Finland from 7 to 8 October 2025 at the invitation of President of the Republic of Finland and his spouse.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/the-visit-of-the-president-of-iceland-will-cause-exceptions-to-traffic-arrangements-in-central-helsinki
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Notification of a fireworks display Only a professional company that has received permission from the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency has the right to arrange a fireworks display. Notify the local police of any plans to arrange a fireworks dis...https://poliisi.fi/en/report-firework
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Police en Newsroom Blog Concealing your face at a protest is incompatible with the values of an open and safe society 12.5.2026 12.31 Blog The events on May Day (1 May) continue to reverberate, both in the media and more broadly. The police have l...https://poliisi.fi/en/-/concealing-your-face-at-a-protest-is-incompatible-with-the-values-of-an-open-and-safe-society
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Public protests at Helsinki Airport – FAQ Public meetings and demonstrations A public meeting is typically a demonstration, or some other event arranged under the constitutional freedom of assembly. Anyone may follow a public meeting or demonstrat...https://poliisi.fi/en/public-meetings-and-demonstrations
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30.11.2023 | The police will safeguard Independence Day events in Helsinki on 6 Decemberhttps://poliisi.fi/en/-/the-police-will-safeguard-independence-day-events-in-helsinki-on-6-december
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The visit of the Estonian presidential couple will cause disruptions to traffic in Helsinki - Police
27.4.2026 | President of the Republic of Estonia Alar Karis, accompanied by his spouse Sirje Karis, will pay a state visit to Finland on 28–29 April 2026. The visit will be hosted by President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/the-visit-of-the-estonian-presidential-couple-will-cause-disruptions-to-traffic-in-helsinki -
Central Finland Police Department, units and services Central Finland Police Department is located in Pirkanmaa and Central Finland in an area consisting of 45 municipalities. The police department’s main police station – its administrative and ma...https://poliisi.fi/en/central-finland-police-department-units
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Security stewarding You can move around in public places without fear of or interference from others and without your peace being disturbed. For this purpose, noisy and threatening conduct and carrying dangerous items or substances are not permitt...https://poliisi.fi/en/security-stewarding
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29.4.2026 | The two Esplanadis, their side streets and the area around Senate Square will be closed to vehicle traffic on 30 April from 15.00 to 21.00 for the capping of the Manta statue. Driving a private car in Helsinki city centre is not recommended on May Day Eve or May Day.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-to-ensure-public-safety-during-may-day-celebrations-in-helsinki
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6.6.2024 | Hundreds of public events of different sizes will be organized in Finland this summer, as always in summertime. Particularly when visiting large events, it is good to remember a few basic things to make sure the event runs smoothly. The most important safety factor is the audience of the event.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/a-good-audience-makes-a-successful-event
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14.7.2021 | Now that the COVID-19 restrictions of public gatherings have been partly lifted, the arrangements of various summer events start to pick up. This is the reason why there is a bit of a backlog at the handling of public event notifications at the Police permit services.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/advance-notification-of-public-events-needed-in-good-time-ahead
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Frequently asked questions about money collection and money collection permits When is a money collection permit required? A money collection permit is required if you intend to ask the public to donate money without giving them anything in return...https://poliisi.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-money-collections
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Other permits and notifications The police receive and handle notifications concerning a variety of matters. The notices processed by the police concern hosting a public event, arranging a fireworks display or blasting work. If you intend to arran...https://poliisi.fi/en/other-permits-and-notifications
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Police en Newsroom Blog Internship in the police: what is it like to do communication work in different parts of the police? 31.10.2025 12.02 Blog Communication trainees Jesse Sironen, Venla Rinne ja Henriikka Nieminen. Students Jesse Sironen, Ven...https://poliisi.fi/en/-/internship-in-the-police-what-is-it-like-to-do-communication-work-in-different-parts-of-the-police
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27.6.2024 | The Pride parade to be organised on Saturday, 29 June, will have an impact on traffic arrangements in the area of the Helsinki city centre. All other traffic will be rerouted from the parade route. Aviation will be restricted in Kaivopuisto.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/the-pride-parade-will-have-an-impact-on-traffic-arrangements-in-the-helsinki-city-centre-on-saturday-1
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2.11.2021 | The Police and the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency Tukes express their concern for the safety of young people’s street race events and moped meets. Such events require an advance permit, and the organiser always needs to notify the Police and have sufficient safety arrangements in place. Taking care of the participants’ and the outsiders’ safety is paramount.https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-and-finnish-safety-and-chemicals-agency-tukes-concerned-for-safety-of-street-race-events