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Finnish Police Remove Swastika Flag from Private Home

Police in Lappeenranta, Finland, removed a swastika flag that was being flown from a private home's flagpole and are investigating the incident.

13 May, 13:58 — 13 May, 13:58
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yle-newsHigh117d ago

Lappeenranta police remove swastika flag from private home's flagpole

The swastika flag is not strictly prohibited by Finnish law, but a 2024 ruling by the Helsinki Court of Appeal has opened up the possibility that use can be considered a hate crime.

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yle-uutiset13 May, 12:54First to report

Poliisi poisti hakaristilipun omakotitalon lipputangosta Lappeenrannassa

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yle-news13 May, 13:58

Lappeenranta police remove swastika flag from private home's flagpole

helsingin-sanomat13 May, 14:23Latest update

Lappeenranta | Poliisi tutkii, saiko mies vetää haka­risti­lipun salkoon omalla pihallaan

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