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Maia City Council says it did not approve neo-Nazi festival and calls on authorities to act

The Maia municipality states it did not license the neo-Nazi festival "Masters Of The Sea III" and intends to use legal means to stop unauthorized initiatives within its territory.

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As a foreign resident, knowing that local authorities are explicitly distancing themselves from and moving to block white supremacist/neo-Nazi events in your area is relevant to understanding the local safety and integration climate.

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