Press releases

Family Channel can continue its television operations

The Government does not intend to cancel Family Channel Oy's television operating licence, despite the fact that changes will take place in company ownership. The company provides nationwide...

European Commission approved environmental aid scheme for Finnish vessels

The European Commission has approved an aid scheme for vessels that aims at environmental protection. In its decision, the Commission considers the Finnish aid scheme to meet the requirements set...

Minister Kiuru: Parliamentary consensus safeguards future of Finnish Broadcasting Company

16 December - Chairs of parliamentary groups and Minister of Housing and Communications Ms Krista Kiuru reached an agreement on the funding of public service operations of YLE, the Finnish...

Fairway dues to rise

The Finnish Government proposes a 9.5 per cent increase to fairway dues in maritime transport. As per the proposal, the increase is to be equally targeted at all payment categories.

Finland and Russia discussed frequency issues in Helsinki

The Finnish-Russian working group on frequency management has discussed the details of making the 800 MHz frequency band available for broadband use. The working group met on 9 December in Helsinki.

Greenhouse gas emissions from transport have increased

The second progress report on the Climate Policy Programme for the Ministry of Transport and Communications' administrative sector has been released. Monitoring data indicates that...

Ownership steering of Arctia Shipping Ltd and Meritaito Ltd to be transferred 21 November 2011

The responsibility for ownership matters related to Arctia Shipping Ltd and Meritaito Ltd will be transferred from the Ministry of Transport and Communications to the Prime Minister's Office. The...

Minister Kyllönen to attend IMO Assembly

The Finnish Minister of Transport Ms Merja Kyllönen will participate in the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization IMO in London on 21-22 November 2011. Alongside decisions relating to...

Auctioning proposed for 800 MHz frequencies

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent out for comments a draft Government spectrum-policy resolution proposing that mobile communication frequencies in the 800 MHz band be...

Flight information requested by Amnesty International released on human rights grounds

Bothnian Corridor to be part of the European core network

"Making the Bothnian Corridor part of the core network of EU transport links is a significant victory for Finnish EU policy," says Transport Minister Merja Kyllönen.

Increase to fairway dues proposed

The Finnish Government proposes a 12 per cent increase to fairway dues in maritime transport. According to the proposal, the increase should be equally targeted at all payment categories.

Amendment to agreement provides a new basis for air services between Finland and Russia

The Finnish and Russian Transport Ministers Ms Merja Kyllönen and Mr Igor Levitin have signed a protocol amending the air services agreement between Finland and Russia. The protocol, signed in...

Finland applies for TEN-T support for the development of Turku and Helsinki ports

Finland has applied for financial support from the EU for transport infrastructure projects in the ports of Turku and Helsinki. Finland's aid applications relate to two projects, 'LNG in Baltic...

Signed declaration of intent for the creation of the North European Functional Airspace Block (NEFAB)

On 30 August 2011 the Transport Ministers of Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Norway gave a strong statement of their willingness and commitment to continue the process leading to the establishment of...

Regulations for electronic communications to be gathered in one location

Work will begin in accordance with the Government Programme to gather legislation pertaining to electronic communications and the provision of information society services into one place.

Construction of 800 MHz mobile networks to speed up

Finland and Russia have agreed on the coordination of the 800 MHz frequency band. As a result, the timetable for the uptake of new generation mobile networks is sped up by several years.

Weight limit for combination vehicles used for Russian transport to increase

On 25 July 2011 the weight limit for cargo transportation between Finland and Russia is to rise to 40 tonnes. Russian transport vehicles have thus far been permitted to run in Finland without an...

Decision by the IMO will reduce carbon dioxide emissions from shipping

NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY REGULATIONS FOR SHIPS

Ministry of Transport and Communications to Return to Eteläesplanadi

The renovation work at the Eteläesplanadi 16 premises of the Ministry of Transport and Communications has been completed. After the return to Eteläesplanadi 16, all functions of the Ministry will...