Press releases
Amended Driving Licence Act includes night driving ban for young drivers to improve traffic safety for young people
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:13.5.2026The Government proposed on 13 May 2026 that the amendments to the Driving Licence Act be adopted. For the most part, the Act will enter into force on 29 May 2026. The aim of the amendments is to...
Keywords: Kasvun kaavaUpdated Cybersecurity Glossary to clarify the use of cybersecurity terms
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:11.5.2026On 11 May 2026, the National Cyber Security Office, based at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Finnish Terminology Centre published an updated version of the Cybersecurity...
Keywords:Implementation of Ship-Source Pollution Directive sent out for comments
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:11.5.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on the draft government proposal concerning the implementation of the Ship-Source Pollution Directive. The necessary amendments...
Keywords:Government improves operating conditions for the transport sector
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:7.5.2026On 7 May 2026, the Government submitted for approval amendments to the Act on Transport Services, the Driving Licence Act, the Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and the Act on the...
Keywords:At IMO, countries extend negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:4.5.2026The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. As expected, the Committee’s 84th session again...
Keywords:Public consultation: National implementation of EU Regulations on non-road mobile machinery and vehicle emission limits
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:29.4.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a draft government proposal concerning the implementation of the Non-Road Mobile Machinery and Euro 7 Regulations. The proposal also...
Keywords:Regulation on corporate subscribers to be reviewed for relevance and appropriateness
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:28.4.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications has set up a project to prepare an assessment memorandum on national extensions to the Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications. The review...
Keywords:International Maritime Organization to continue negotiating measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:24.4.2026The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet in London from 27 April to 1 May 2026. IMO Member States are expected to decide the...
Keywords:Government agrees on significant transport investments with a focus on eastern Finland and military mobility
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:23.4.2026Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government has agreed on the General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030. The Government has agreed on significant transport investments across Finland.
Keywords: the budgetUnauthorised possession of jammers to become a criminal offence
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:23.4.2026On 23 April 2026, the Government submitted amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services for approval. The amendments apply to equipment that interfere with radio communications,...
Keywords:International Maritime Organization approves first international guidelines on ship registration to deter misuse of flags
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:22.4.2026The Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London on 13–17 April 2026. The meeting discussed the prevention of increased fraudulent registrations and measures to...
Keywords:Summary of comments on the legislative proposal for a location survey service
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:21.4.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications requested comments on a draft government proposal for an act on location information for underground network infrastructure. The consultation period ran...
Keywords:Equality mainstreaming increases inclusion and promotes non-discrimination
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:20.4.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the agencies in its branch of government, the Transport and Communications Agency, the Transport Infrastructure Agency and the Meteorological...
Keywords:Finland seeks EU funding for subsea cable repair capacity
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:16.4.2026A Finnish-led project has applied for EUR 9.55 million in European Commission funding to reinforce subsea cable repair capacity. The project is coordinated by the Finnish National Emergency Supply...
Keywords:Amendments to the Convention on Road Signs and Signals to be approved
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:16.4.2026On 16 April 2026, the Government proposed that the amendments made to the international Convention on Road Signs and Signals be approved. The amendments will have only minor effects in Finland.
Keywords:Ministers Ranne and Puisto hosted discussion on competitiveness and security of ports
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:8.4.2026Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne and Minister of Economic Affairs Sakari Puisto hosted a roundtable discussion on the competitiveness and security of Finland’s ports on 7 April...
Keywords:Draft amendments to Private Roads Act sent out for consultation
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:2.4.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal to amend the Private Roads Act. The proposed amendments respond to the needs identified by the...
Keywords:Government supports modernising EU rules on connectivity
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:1.4.2026The Government submitted its communication to Parliament on 1 April 2026 regarding the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA). The Government supports the proposal’s aims...
Keywords:IMO promotes digitalisation and facilitation of maritime traffic
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:31.3.2026The Facilitation Committee of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 23 to 27 March 2026. The Facilitation Committee (FAL) deals with facilitation, digitalisation and...
Keywords:Review of reforming transport taxation and financing completed
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.3.2026The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Ministry of Finance have completed a joint outlook review of the current state of transport taxation and financing, and options for reform. The...
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