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...

12.5.2026 | The events at the May Day (1 May) demonstrations in Tampere have sparked wide-ranging debate. The Deputy National Police Commissioner had this to say in her blog: Concealing your identity at a protest is not conducive to safety; the law must be revised.

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...

You must demonstrate continued participation in shooting sports if your permit is valid until further notice and your intended use is: hunting, shooting sports, recreational shooting, reservist activities (training contributing to military capability), demonstrations, filming and other similar presentations and your firearm is: pistol, small-calibre pistol, revolver, small-calibre revolver, specially dangerous firearm or self-loading single-shot firearm.

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The police grant permits for acquiring and possessing firearms and firearm components. Submit your firearm permit application to a police department either via online services or by visiting police station in person.

Notice of apprehension and custody for security stewards Security Sector Supervision has prepared a notice of apprehension and custody as per the Private Security Services Act, and this notice should be used to record any cases of apprehension and...

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30.10.2023 | Fennoscandian Exploration and Mining conference (FEM), will be held on 31 October – 2 November 2023 in Kittilä, Levi. Event is international and many of the participants are from abroad.

5.6.2025 | Extinction Rebellion has informed the police about one demonstration.

24.6.2024 | According to public information, Extinction Rebellion will demonstrate in the central area of Helsinki on the following dates and times: Tuesday, June 25th at 3:00 PM, Friday, June 28th at 3:00 PM and Sunday, June 30th at 1:00 PM.

28.11.2025 | Finland’s Independence Day events will cause changes in traffic arrangements, public transport routes and pedestrian traffic in Helsinki. The police will have a visible presence in the city centre to ensure the smooth flow of events and and maintain public order.

4.12.2025 | Independence Day parade routes in Helsinki

Polisen sv Nyhetsrummet Blogg Maskering vid en demonstration hör inte till ett öppet och tryggt samhälle 12.5.2026 12.31 Blogg Händelserna under valborg väcker fortfarande diskussion både i medierna och i större utsträckning. Polisen har inlett en...

4.10.2022 | A demonstration organised on Thursday, 6 October, may cause significant traffic disruption for an extended period of time in the centre of Helsinki. The police are also prepared for counterdemonstrations.

28.4.2025 | The police will have a visible presence to secure May Day celebrations in the capital from 30 April to 1 May 2025. Some streets around the Esplanade Park and Kaivopuisto will be closed.

22.7.2025 | The Helsinki police have become more efficient despite an increase in the number of alarms and crimes. We have sped up investigations into serious crimes against children.

18.8.2023 | The Helsinki Police Department will host its traditional Police Day event at the Stoa square on Saturday 26 August from 12 noon until 4 pm.

31.7.2025 | The number of police assignments increases by about one fifth in the summer