Dozens of climate protesters on trial at District Court of Helsinki

THE DISTRICT COURT of Helsinki on Monday began hearing a case in which dozens of people face criminal charges for participating in a protest organised by Extinction Rebellion Finland outside the Government Palace in Helsinki in October 2021, reports YLE.

A total of 33 protesters are accused of insubordination to the police, and 28 of them also of violation of privacy relating to public premises and one of criminal damage.