Press releases
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Changes at the turn of the year in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications
Press release 22.12.2021Changes to enter into force in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications as of the beginning of 2022
Ohjaus Palvelut Tieto Verkot 2021 -
Act on purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles into force
Press release 22.12.2021The President of the Republic approved the act on purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles on 22 December 2021. The act enters into force on 1 January 2022. The new subsidy...
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Amendments to Aviation Act enter into force
Press release 22.12.2021The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Aviation Act and certain related acts on Wednesday, 22 December 2021. After the amendments, the acts will be in line, for example, with...
Tieto 2021 -
Directors at the Ministry of Transport and Communications for the three-year period starting in February 2022
Press release 21.12.2021New Unit Directors, the Director of Strategic Affairs and the Director of Legal Affairs will take up their duties on 1 February 2022. At the same time, the Ministry's reformed organisation will...
Ohjaus 2021 -
Process to update EU network and information security directive progresses
Press release 21.12.2021The work on updating the Directive on security of networks and information systems of the European Union (NIS Directive) is progressing. The Directive will be updated in response to the new kind of...
Tieto 2021 -
Comments invited on draft government resolution on Transport Safety Strategy
Press release 21.12.2021On 21 December 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications invited comments on draft government resolution on Transport Safety Strategy. "We are searching for ways to improve the situation...
Tieto 2021 -
Amendments to Broadband Subsidies Act take effect – funding for constructing fixed connections only
Press release 16.12.2021The President of the Republic confirmed amendments to the Act on Broadband Construction Aid on 16 December 2021. The most significant change is that future subsidies may only be granted for...
digitalisaatio Verkot 2021 -
Finland applies for funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for several transport projects
Press release 16.12.2021The Finnish Government and other operators are applying for a total of EUR 185 million in financial support for 22 transport projects from the EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). Half of these...
Verkot 2021 Timo Harakka -
Report: Well-functioning information environment in logistics improves transportation efficiency
Press release 16.12.2021According to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on information environments in logistics, the key priority in the digitalisation of logistics is to develop the...
digitalisaatio avoin data Tieto 2021 -
Preparation of Finland’s digital compass continues in close cooperation with stakeholders
Press release 14.12.2021Finland is preparing a national digital compass during spring 2022. The objective is to formulate a shared national vision and targets for digital transformation and the data economy for 2030. In...
Governance Policy Public Sector ICT Local Government Affairs Sirpa Paatero Timo Harakka -
New frequency band for 5G network construction, licences open for application
Press release 9.12.2021The Finnish Government has issued an invitation to apply for licences for the purpose of providing telecommunications services within the 700 MHz frequency band in the region of Åland. The deadline...
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Climate measures in Fit for 55 Package on Transport Council agenda
Press release 8.12.2021The EU Transport Council will convene in Brussels on 9 December 2021. Finland will be represented by Tuuli-Maaria Aalto, Deputy Permanent Representative.
Ohjaus Verkot 2021 -
Minister Harakka at the IMO Assembly: negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions must be intensified and digitalisation utilised in maritime transport
Press release 3.12.2021Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will deliver Finland's general statement at the IMO General Assembly on 6 December 2021. Alongside decisions relating to the activities of the...
Ohjaus Tieto Verkot 2021 -
Minister Harakka to attend a Telecommunications Council meeting
Press release 2.12.2021The EU Telecommunications Council will convene in Brussels on 3 December 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
Ohjaus 2021 Timo Harakka -
Coordination group for digitalisation leads cooperation with stakeholders to create a digital compass for Finland
Press release 29.11.2021The Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment organised a kick-off for Finland’s digital compass on Friday 26 November...
Public Sector ICT Sirpa Paatero Timo Harakka -
No significant progress in IMO negotiations on measures to reduce emissions from international shipping
Press release 26.11.2021In its session that concluded on 26 November, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) discussed measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)...
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EU Digital Services Act to expand the responsibilities of internet service providers
Press release 25.11.2021On 25 November 2021, the Council of EU competitiveness ministers agreed on a general approach on the Digital Services Act. Consideration of the proposal for the Act will continue in the EU and the...
Palvelut 2021 -
Amendments to the decree on spectrum usage in Åland, new frequency band to be introduced for increased 5G network construction
Press release 25.11.2021The primary aim of amending the Decree on Spectrum Usage in Åland is to specify the so-called 700 MHz spectrum with the purpose of granting network licences for Åland. In future, licensed telecom...
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Government issues a resolution on promoting transport automation
Press release 25.11.2021On 25 November 2021, the Government adopted a resolution on promoting automation in the transport sector. It is Finland's aim to be one of the pioneers of transport automation, and with the...
digitalisaatio avoin data Tieto 2021 Timo Harakka -
IMO negotiations on higher emission reduction targets for 2050
Press release 22.11.2021The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 22-26 November 2021. The aim of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce...
Verkot 2021
