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 joined the nationalist 612 torchlight procession, which began at Töölöntori and marched to Hietaniemi Cemetery. The Helsinki Without Nazis counter-demonstration, unregistered with authorities in advance, drew between 2,000 and 3,000 participants, according to police.

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.