Thousands protest in Helsinki against government austerity cuts

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in central Helsinki on Sunday to protest the Finnish government’s social welfare cuts and fiscal priorities. The protest, organised under the name “Vote of No Confidence,” saw an estimated 4,000 people gather at Senate Square before marching to the Parliament House.

The demonstration was part of a coordinated action, with similar protests taking place in Oulu and Kuopio. Participants included teachers, students, cultural sector workers and healthcare professionals.