Press releases
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Russia submits a new proposal for a container decree
Press release 30.7.2009Ms Anu Vehviläinen, Finland's Minister of Transport, has received a letter from Mr Igor Levitin, Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation, telling that the Russian Customs Services has...
liikenne 2009 Anu Vehviläinen -
Minister Vehviläinen to EU ministers: New Russian draft decree would hinder trade between all EU member states and Russia
Press release 11.6.2009On Thursday 11 June in Luxembourg, Finnish Minister of Transport Anu Vehviläinen informed EU transport ministers about the effects that the decree would have on freight traffic from the EU to Russia.
liikenne 2009 Anu Vehviläinen -
Finland informs EU transportation ministers of Russia’s plans to alter container traffic
Press release 9.6.2009The Federal Customs Service of Russia is preparing a draft decree for the Russian government that will shift the transport of containers 20 feet or larger arriving in Russia to sea or rail modes....
liikenne 2009 Anu Vehviläinen -
Two new state-owned companies in the maritime sector
Press release 2.6.2009At the meeting on 2 June 2009 the Cabinet Committee on Economic Policy supported the Ministry of Transport and Communications' proposals of turning the Shipping Enterprise, Finstaship, into a...
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Communications Minister Lindén disappointed with the European Parliament’s decision on the telecoms reform
Press release 7.5.2009Ms Suvi Lindén, Finland's Minister of Communications, is disappointed with the result of the so-called telecoms reform package in the European Parliament. At a vote on 6 May the Parliament rejected...
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The Finnish Civil Aviation Administration, Finavia, to become a state-owned company from the beginning of 2010
Press release 28.4.2009The Cabinet Committee on Economic Policy supported in its meeting of 28 April 2009 the Ministry of Transport and Communications' proposal of incorporating the Finnish Civil Aviation Administration,...
liikenne 2009 Ilmailulaitos -
New frequencies allocated to telecommunications companies allowing them to build 4G mobile networks
Press release 24.4.2009TeliaSonera, Elisa and DNA have been allocated additional frequencies enabling them to start building fourth generation (4G) mobile networks.
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Minister of Transport Anu Vehviläinen: Finns studying abroad again entitled to train ticket discounts
Press release 8.4.2009Finns studying abroad will again be entitled to a student discount at VR, the Finnish railway company. In the future, Finns studying abroad who receive student financial aid in Finland are eligible...
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Spectrum auction to be tried – transferability of user rights a new feature
Press release 26.3.2009Finland is planning to hold a spectrum auction for frequency ranges between 2500-2690 megahertz, which are primarily reserved for wireless broadband.
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HDTV licences in antenna networks open for applications
Press release 18.3.2009The Finnish Government invites applications for two operating licences for high-definition television (HDTV) test broadcasts in antenna networks.
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Finnish motor sport stars challenge young people to use seatbelts
Press release 11.3.2009The Ministry of Transport and Communications and Liikenneturva, the Central Organisation for Traffic Safety in Finland, will launch a national road safety campaign together with top names in...
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Weight limits in road traffic to and from Russia to be changed
Press release 9.2.2009Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications has informed the Russian Ministry of Transport that vehicles weighing more than 38 tonnes will no longer be allowed on Finnish roads without an...
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Communications Minister Lindén to use an amendment to the law to extend programme licences to 2016
Press release 21.1.2009Minister of Communications Suvi Lindén has decided to allow a change in the law in order to extend programme licences for television multiplexes B and C up to the end of August 2016. In addition,...
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Communications Minister aims at more efficient use of frequencies
Press release 21.1.2009Ms Suvi Lindén, Minister of Communications, is seeking a more flexible and efficient use of frequencies. She believes it is no longer relevant to stake out frequencies for one purpose and one...
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Communications Industry Customer Service Award for Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council’s Journey Planner
Press release 21.1.2009Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council's Journey Planner services have won this year's Communications Sector Customer Service Award.
viestintä 2009