Press releases
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Legislation on traffic control reorganisation circulated for comments
Press release 22.12.2017The Ministry of Transport and Communications circulated a proposal for an act on incorporating traffic control functions for comments on 22 December 2017. The deadline for giving statements is 7...
digitalisaatio Ohjaus Palvelut Tieto Verkot 2017 rautatieliikenne valtionyhtiö yhtiöittäminen -
Changes at the turn of the year in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications
Press release 20.12.2017Data provisions in the Act on Transport Services brought into force
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Government proposal: Improvements to information security of essential services to society
Press release 19.12.2017On 19 December 2017, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for legislative amendments to improve the information security of services essential to society and to increase the...
digitalisaatio Tieto 2017 kärkihankkeet Anne Berner -
More information about traffic restrictions on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road in a transport working group meeting
Press release 14.12.2017Deputy Transport Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Aristov has confirmed the earlier information about the Transport Ministry's decision to restrict bus and coach traffic on the Saimaa...
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Commission's proposal would open the bus traffic market
Press release 14.12.2017The Government has submitted to Parliament an official letter concerning the amendment of the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council to open the bus traffic market to carriers...
Palvelut 2017 Anne Berner -
More information about the traffic restrictions on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road
Press release 12.12.2017Last week the Russian Ministry of Transport told about its decision to restrict bus and coach traffic on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road from 11 December 2017-31 March 2018. According to...
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Transport Sector Growth Programme will give companies a boost in the international market
Press release 11.12.2017The national Transport Sector Growth Programme 2018–2022 will bring companies, public actors and the field of research together to speed up business-driven development, growth and...
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Restrictions on bus and coach traffic on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road from 11.12.2017 to 31.3.2018
Press release 8.12.2017The Russian Ministry of Transport has decided to restrict bus and coach traffic on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road from 11 December 2017 to 31 March 2018. The restrictions apply to buses and...
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Minister Berner to attend Politico’s high-level transport summit
Press release 1.12.2017On 4 December, Politico, an online newspaper, will arrange a high-level summit in Brussels, Belgium, under the theme of clean, low-carbon transport of the future. Minister of Transport and...
Ohjaus Palvelut Verkot 2017 Anne Berner -
Minister Berner to attend EU Transport and Telecommunications Council meetings
Press release 1.12.2017Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will represent Finland at meetings of the EU Telecommunications Council and the EU Transport Council, to be held on 4 December and 5 December...
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Mia Nykopp to be Director-General of the Finnish Transport Safety Agency as of 1.1.2018
Press release 30.11.2017On 30 November 2017, the Government appointed Mia Nykopp as Director-General of the Finnish Transport Safety Agency, Trafi. She holds the degree of Master of Laws with court training. Her one-year...
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MaaS Summit gathers top-level transport experts to Tampere
Press release 29.11.2017The Ministry of Transport and Communications, together with the MaaS Alliance, is organising the third high-level round table discussion on Mobility as a Service (MaaS) in Tampere on 29 November.
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The new Road Traffic Act aims for a safer future
Press release 23.11.2017On 23 November 2017, the Finnish Government submitted to Parliament its proposal on a new Road Traffic Act. The purpose of the new act is to improve the smooth running and safety of transport and...
digitalisaatio norminpurku 2017 kärkihankkeet Tieto Anne Berner -
Minister Berner and Commissioner Bulc discuss drone regulation and transport digitalisation
Press release 21.11.2017Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner and Commissioner of Transport Violeta Bulc are meeting to discuss the future of unmanned aviation in Finland and Europe, the digitalisation of...
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Minister Berner to visit India
Press release 10.11.2017Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will visit India from 12 to 17 November 2017. She will travel to Delhi, Nagpur and Bangalore.
Ohjaus Palvelut Tieto Verkot 2017 Anne Berner -
Ministry of Transport and Communications recognised for its advanced transport policy
Press release 2.11.2017The Ministry of Transport and Communications has received a significant recognition award for its achievements in promoting advanced transport policy and legislation. The ITS Hall of Fame award was...
Palvelut 2017 Anne Berner -
Vehicle fleet renewal supports the reduction of emissions
Press release 26.10.2017The Government proposes a fixed-term act on scrapping incentive scheme for passenger cars and support for purchasing electric cars or converting gas and ethanol cars. According to the proposal a...
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Minister Berner to attend the EU Telecommunications Council meeting in Luxembourg
Press release 23.10.2017European Union telecommunications ministers will meet in Luxembourg on 24 October. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner.
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Commission proposal to remove obstacles to free flow of data
Press release 19.10.2017The Finnish Government supports the proposal of the European Commission concerning free movement of data within the EU. The aim is to promote efficient utilisation of data and improve the...
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Commission proposes EU-wide cybersecurity certification system
Press release 19.10.2017Finland supports the European Commission's proposal on granting the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security ENISA a permanent status and extending the scope of its mandate. In...
Tieto 2017
