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HELSINKI, 18 Apr. The land and building of the Russian Center for Science and Culture (RCSC) have been seized in Finland, writes Helsingin sanomat, citing the debt collection department.< br />«
«According to the certificate of ownership of real estate, the land belongs to the Russian Federation, and earlier to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,» the publication says.
According to the newspaper, the bailiffs made a decision a week ago due to EU sanctions. The area of the arrested property is 3326 square meters.
In addition, seven apartments in Helsinki associated with «those who are under EU restrictions» were arrested. Three apartments are located near the RCSC. Their area varies from 36 to 175 square meters.
Arrest is an interim measure during which Russia is not allowed to transfer, destroy or pledge property.
In early April, it was reported that the debt collection department blocked the bank accounts of the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Nordea Bank.
The Russian Embassy in Finland stated that it was in contact with the Finnish authorities, is working on possible ways to ensure the work of the Russian representative office, which is carrying out an important humanitarian mission in the current conditions. ria.ru/20230418/finlyandiya-1866064729.html» data-title=»Kalashnikov called for the denunciation of the agreement with Finland on the Saimaa Canal»>