Let's stop the convention of fascists in Holiday Inn (St. Petersburg)
Today on 19 of January in Helsinki anarchists organised action in memory of lawyer Stanislav Markelov and journalist Anastasiya Baburova killed by nazis in the center of Moscow 6 years ago. On this day russian antifascists and comrades showing their solidarity in other countries taking action on the streets to memorise names of victims and not to allow chauvinism and xenophobia capture people's minds.
Helsinki - Saturday January 3rd, 2015
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Some of the talks will be stremed online. Channels:
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11:00 — 12:15 Anti-eviction struggles in Milan
There are around 4000 flats occupied for housing purposes in Milan. Authorities have threaten to evict 200 of these every months, and as a measure against it, anti-eviction breakfasts have been organised. Demonstrations, marches, neighbourhood and town meetings have been organised on daily basis.
12:30 — 13:45 Presentations of anarchist and anti-authoritarian groups present
13:45 — 14:45 Lunch
In Kupoli of Uusi ylioppilastalo Friday 24th of October 6-8 PM.
Vegan snacks and letter writing to political prisoners.
Anarchist Black Cross brings postcards and letter writing materials, but you may bring your own as well.
Activist of Moscow Anarchist Black Cross will tell about case of Alexandr Kolchenko, whom FSB kidnapped from Crimea to Moscow.
In Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/655655777874712/
In Kupoli, Uusi ylioppilastalo, Mannerheimintie 5 B 7th floor on October 18th.
Doors open 4 PM, Lecture 4:30 PM.
This year is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Russian revolutionary and anarchist Mikhail Alexandrovich Bakunin.
Bakunin was not only founder of the collectivist anarchism, but also a in the center of revolutionary events. He took part to five uprisings, and he was sentenced to death twice. Bakunin foresaw shortcomings of Marxist pro-state flavor of socialism 50 years before it was put to practice.
The trade union for public and welfare services (JHL) went on wildcat strike to oppose the "marketization" of Palmia, a municipally-owned service enterprise. Right-wing leadership of the city attempts to reorganise 50% of Palmia so that it must participate to tenders, which will lead to substantial wage cuts for the workers. The seizure of subway and tram transport by striking workers proved to be a powerful weapon in the struggle against the bosses. However, the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) organized replacement transportation to nullify its effect.
YYA (Ystävyys, Yhteistoiminta ja Avunanto -network) organized 8.9.2014 a demonstration opposing the war in Ukraine. The demonstration opposed Russia's invasion in Ukraine, the war in Ukraine and demanded end to the war crimes.
Out of many human rights violations in the war, the demonstration emphasized the kidnappings of movie director Oleg Sentsov and antifascist Alexander Koltšenko, who were taken to Russia. The demonstrarion didn't support any army or state and opposed every kind of nationalism. About 70 people showed their solidarity by attending the demonstration.
Stop the war and human rights violations!
Meeting on September 8 at the Kolme Seppää -statue at 6.00 PM from where we will walk to Russian embassy at Tehtaankatu.
During July and August, more and more proof has emerged about the Russian involvement in the war in Ukraine, and on the 24th of August Russian troops crossed the Ukrainian border and and began the offensive towards Mariupol. More than 2000 people have already died in the war, and the Russian assault worsens things.
Jake Conroy is a long-time activist, designer, and writer based in San Francisco, CA, USA, who will be doing a speaking tour in Europe in September.
In Kupoli, Uusi ylioppilastalo, Mannerheimintie 5 B 7th floor on Sunday 15th of June Food available 4pm, Lecture 4.30pm. What are the themes that connect and separate Zapatism and anarchism? As the Zapatista communities are under the attack it is good moment to ask, how they manage to offer a model outside of the hierarchical capitalist system. In facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/651224724932784/
Wedesday 7th of May 7 PM In Kupoli of Uusi ylioppilastalo, Mannerheimintie 5 B 7. krs.)
You are welcome if you are interested of activities of A-ryhmä or anarchism in general.
A-ryhmä is an anti-authoritarian group, which opposes oppression in any form. Down with authority and hierarchies! We organise lectures, movie screenings, demonstrations, underground reading groups and people's kitchen. You may also come without any commitment, unless you are from secret services – in that case you are obliged to wash dishes.
For those who fought on the red side and perished in repressions after the war.
Gathering at Pohjoinen Stadionintie 9:00 in the morning
You may easily make it from here to anarchist bloc of the May day march, which gathers at Railway statin square 10:30 AM.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/272026586301934/
We went and dropped two banners as a protest against treatment of Bolotnaya square demonstrators.
A sentence for Bolotnaya case is expected next monday, 24rd of December.
Our action was also in solidarity for all political prisoners.
Freedom for all political prisoners!
Anarchist Black Cross Helsinki on Sunday 23rd February, 2014
31st of January A-ryhmä and Anarchist Black Cross of Helsinki organised a support concert Helsinki, with Jyrki Nissinen & Isotissinen, Euro Crack, Bunny and Max Peezay from Sweden.
In end of the event, a support photo was taken for Joel, who is imprisoned in Sweden for defending anti-racist demonstration in Kärrtorp of Stockholm last December.
Program is preliminary, last minute changes are possible:
11:00 – 13:45 Presentations of projects and groups
13:45 – 14:45 Lunch
14:45 – 16:00 Feminist movement in Russia
16:15 – 17:30 Support in an anarchist community
17:45 – 19:00 Forest occupation struggle in Germany
19:00 – 20:00 Dinner
20:00 Evaluation discussion and continuation of BAWM
Support in an anarchist community – workshop description:
Program is preliminary, last minute changes are possible
10:00 – 11:15 Animal rights movement in Russia
11:30 - 12:45 Local environmental struggles in St. Petersburg
12:45 – 13:45 Lunch
13:45 – 15:00 Activism, human rights and queer movement in Armenia
15:15 – 16:30 Struggle for free spaces in St. Petersburg
16:45 – 18:00 Supporting Russian political prisoners
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner
In Kupoli, Uusi ylioppilastalo, Mannerheimintie 5 B 7th floor on Sunday December 1st.
The first Baltic Anarchist Meeting was held in Tallinn, Estonia in May 2012. The meeting was attended by many anarchists from many countries and the atmosphere was good and exciting. Second gathering will be arranged 5.1.2014 in Helsinki, a day after Father frost against Putin-festival.
It is estimated that during Russia's New Year's holiday Finland is visited by hundreads of thousands Russian guests. Only in Helsinki there will be at least 130.000 visitors. Many of them want to make rebellion plans to get rid of Putin's regime and they 'hide' their visit as a normal family holiday without anykind of control by FSB or Center of Extermism.
I find myself in a former police van with football fans, punk-rock and political discussions about the upcoming elections in Austria. Мy friend and I hadn’t gotten seats in the fan bus and guys agreed to give us a ride in the ex cop wagon. We drive through the towns and villages of Saxony to...
Near the sacred Mount Parnassus and the ruins of Delphi there is a small town of Levadia. Will of fate I was fortunate enough prove to be in this place and get acquainted with the local fan scene. As soon as you come here at once there a positive mood. Railway station painted with anti-fascist...