Press releases
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Jarkko Saarimäki appointed to serve as Director General of the Transport and Communications Agency
Press release 7.12.2023On 7 December 2023, the Government appointed Jarkko Saarimäki, Master of Laws, to serve as Director General of the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency, Traficom, for the period from 20...
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Finland, Estonia and Sweden emphasise the importance of resilient European submarine infrastructure
Press release 6.12.2023The telecommunications ministers of Finland, Estonia and Sweden stress that the resilience of critical underwater infrastructure is now more important than ever. The ministers underlined the...
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Minister Ranne to attend Transport and Telecommunications Council
Press release 4.12.2023The transport and telecommunications ministers of the European Union will meet in Brussels on 4–5 December 2023. Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will represent Finland at the...
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Finland elected as member of the IMO Council
Press release 1.12.2023On 1 December 2023, the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) voted on the Members of the Council for 2024-2025. Finland was elected as one of the 40 Council Member States.
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Government proposes amendments to Rail Transport Act – access charges, licensing revised
Press release 30.11.2023On 30 November 2023, the Finnish Government submitted a proposal to Parliament for the amendment of the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services. The proposed amendment to the Rail...
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Public transport penalty fare to rise to EUR 100 in Helsinki Region Transport
Press release 29.11.2023The Ministry of Transport and Communications has amended the Decree on Penalty Fares in Public Transport. The amendment to increase the penalty fare from EUR 80 to EUR 100 in public transport...
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ICAO reaches agreement on the targets to increase sustainable aviation fuels
Press release 27.11.2023On 20–24 November 2023, a high-level conference of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) convened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and outlined the organisation's global vision for...
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Tuomas Sorsa appointed to serve as Special Adviser to Minister Ranne
Press release 27.11.2023Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has invited Tuomas Sorsa to serve as her Special Adviser.
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IMO Assembly to decide on Finland’s membership in the Council
Press release 24.11.2023The Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet in London from 27 November to 6 December 2022. Finland is a candidate for membership in the IMO Council. The configuration of...
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Accessibility vision published – aiming for smooth, safe and independent journeys
Press release 24.11.2023The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a vision for an accessible transport system. The vision defines the aims for the development of the accessibility of the transport system...
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Transport 12 implementation progressing well despite challenging cost increases
Press release 24.11.2023The first National Transport System Plan, Transport 12, covers the years 2021 to 2032. The Minis-try of Transport and Communications monitors the progress of the measures included in the Transport...
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At the World Radiocommunication Conference, it is important to ensure sufficient frequencies for Finland
Press release 20.11.2023The World Radiocommunication Conference WRC-23 will start in Dubai on 20 November 2023. The conference decides on the future use of the radio spectrum. The goal is to increase the use of radio...
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International Civil Aviation Organization to discuss sustainable aviation fuels
Press release 20.11.2023A high-level conference of the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, will discuss the organisation's vision for cleaner sources of energy, including sustainable and low-carbon aviation...
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Amendments responding to international regulatory developments proposed to Vessel Traffic Service Act
Press release 16.11.2023On 16 November 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Vessel Traffic Service Act, the Ship Safety Control Act and the Act on the Enforcement of a Fine.
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Government: Military mobility must be addressed by Trans-European Transport Network
Press release 14.11.2023On 10 November 2023, the Government submitted a follow-up Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission’s proposal for a TEN-T Regulation. The changes in the security environment...
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Minister of Transport and Communications Ranne to meet Estonian Minister of Climate in Tallinn
Press release 10.11.2023Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will meet Estonia's Minister of Climate Kristen Michal, who is also responsible for transport issues. The ministers will meet in Tallinn on 13...
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Preparations begin for a distribution infrastructure programme for alternative transport fuels
Press release 8.11.2023The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched preparations for a national programme for distribution infrastructure for alternative fuels.
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Minister Ranne to take part in informal meeting of Nordic transport ministers
Press release 31.10.2023Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne is taking part in the informal meeting of Nordic transport ministers in Iceland on 31 October to 1 November 2023.
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European Commission to prepare type approvals for carbon neutral vehicles
Press release 30.10.2023The European Commission is preparing a draft Implementing Regulation on considering the emission standards for cars and light-duty commercial vehicles running on carbon neutral fuels in the type...
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Amendment to the Spectrum Decree, national radio network to be released from YLE Puhe
Press release 26.10.2023The Government issued a decree amending the Government Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage and Frequency Allocation Plan, i.e. Spectrum Decree. The amendment will release a national radio network from...