Press releases
Logistics digitalisation strategy circulated for comments
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:17.6.2020The project on a logistics digitalisation strategy prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Communications is being sent for comments. The aim of the project is to support and strengthen the...
Keywords: digitalisaatio Palvelut 2020Government grants 5G network licences to telecom operators – construction works can start in July
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:17.6.2020On 17 June 2020, the Government granted network licences for the 26 GHz spectrum to Elisa Corporation, DNA Plc and Telia Finland Plc, in accordance with the outcome of a spectrum auction. The...
Keywords: digitalisaatio Verkot 2020 Timo HarakkaComments invited on government proposal on amending the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:16.6.2020Comments are invited on the government proposal on amending section 7 of the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company. The deadline for comments is 31 August 2020.
Keywords: radio Palvelut 2020Comments invited on a proposal on government support for journalism
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:15.6.2020Comments are invited on the government proposal on media support board and government decree regarding government aid for promoting journalistic contents. The deadline for comments is 27 July 2020.
Keywords: Palvelut 2020The two faces of the ICT sector: consuming energy and materials while also paving the way to a carbon-neutral society
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:15.6.2020ICT can deliver substantial environmental benefits by replacing products with services, through telecommuting, and in streamlining manufacturing processes. On the other hand, communication...
Keywords: digitalisaatio Verkot 2020 Timo HarakkaGovernment proposes appropriations to assist shipping
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:12.6.2020The Government has complemented its proposal to Parliament on the fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2020.
Keywords: Ohjaus 2020 Timo HarakkaLegislation on electronic communication to be reformed
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:11.6.2020The Government is proposing a reform to the Act on Electronic Communications Services. The objectives of the change include the improvement of the consumers' position, the promotion of both...
Keywords: 2020Finland ranks second in international comparison of the use of digitalisation
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:11.6.2020The Digibarometer 2020 shows that since last year Finland has improved particularly in the digital capabilities of the public sector but declined in the business sector. The shortage of specialists...
Keywords: digitalisaatio Tieto 2020 Timo HarakkaShortcomings in taxi regulation to be corrected
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:11.6.2020The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on proposals related to correcting the shortcomings in taxi regulation. The aims of the proposals are to improve the safety of taxi...
Keywords: taksiliikenne Palvelut 2020Extension granted to working group examining the digital leap forward
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:9.6.2020The Ministry of Transport and Communications has granted an extension to the working group examining how to turn the steps taken during the coronavirus crisis into a permanent digital leap forward....
Keywords: digitalisaatio Tieto 2020 Timo Harakka5G spectrum auction concluded
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:8.6.2020The auction on 26 GHz (25.1-27.5 GHz) spectrum arranged by the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom was concluded on 8 June 2020. The participants in the auction were Elisa Corporation,...
Keywords: digitalisaatio Verkot 2020Second 5G spectrum auction begins in Finland
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:8.6.2020On Monday 8 June, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency will open the auction of the frequencies of the 26 GHz spectrum. This is the second time Finland auctions frequencies for...
Keywords: digitalisaatio Verkot 2020 Timo HarakkaGovernment’s fourth supplementary budget proposal: Support for public transport services, walking and cycling, infrastructure projects across the country
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:5.6.2020On 5 June, the Government submitted to Parliament its fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2020.
Keywords: Ohjaus Palvelut Tieto Verkot 2020 Timo HarakkaEU telecoms ministers discuss the promotion of digitalisation
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:5.6.2020The Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union held an informal video meeting of telecommunications ministers on 5 June. At the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of...
Keywords: Ohjaus Palvelut Tieto Verkot 2020 Timo HarakkaEU transport ministers discussed the recovery of transport
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:4.6.2020The Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union held an informal video meeting of transport ministers on 4 June. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and...
Keywords: Ohjaus Palvelut Tieto Verkot 2020 Timo HarakkaForum on safe public transport services in emergency conditions
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:4.6.2020Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka has invited public transport operators to a forum on 8 June 2020 to agree on ways to ensure the provision of smooth and, in terms of health,...
Keywords: Tieto 2020Minister Harakka attends meetings of EU transport and telecommunications ministers
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:3.6.2020The Croatian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video meeting of transport ministers on 4 June and a video meeting of telecommunications ministers on 5 June....
Keywords: Ohjaus 2020 Timo HarakkaSupplementary budget includes major climate-friendly recovery package: Public transport support and infrastructure projects across the country
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:2.6.2020The Government proposes that in the fourth supplementary budget for 2020 significant additional funding be allocated for the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
Keywords: Ohjaus Palvelut Verkot 2020 Timo HarakkaNew Water Traffic Act enters into force on 1 June
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:29.5.2020The new Water Traffic Act entered into force on Monday, 1 June 2020. It updates and brings together the traffic rules and signs used in water transport. The aim of the Act is to improve maritime...
Keywords: Palvelut 2020Temporary amendments to transport legislation enter into force on 1 June
Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:28.5.2020Temporary amendments will be made to the legislation in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. They will facilitate business activities and people's daily lives...
Keywords: Ohjaus Palvelut Verkot 2020 Timo Harakka
