Press releases
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The Government proposes additional appropriation to assist shipping
Press release 25.2.2021On 25 February, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for the first supplementary budget for 2021. The Government proposes additional funding of EUR 23.2 million to the administrative...
Ohjaus 2021 Timo Harakka -
Government proposes adoption of amendments to the Vienna agreement on periodical technical inspections
Press release 25.2.2021The Government proposes that Finland adopt and bring into force at national level the amendments to the Vienna agreement on periodical technical inspections. The amendments would facilitate...
Tieto 2021 -
Government decided not to apply certain exemptions from road transport rules
Press release 25.2.2021The Government has decided how Finland will apply the EU Regulation on the extension of derogations in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Palvelut 2021 -
Extension proposed to validity of ships’ crew qualification certificates
Press release 18.2.2021The Government is proposing that the validity of fixed-term ships' crew certificates of competency and certificates of proficiency be extended due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. A...
ammattipätevyys Palvelut 2021 -
Government proposal: parallel bareboat registration to be allowed for a fixed term
Press release 18.2.2021The Government proposes that parallel bareboat registration be allowed in Finland for a maximum of five years at a time. It would be simultaneous with the registration of the vessel's right of...
Palvelut 2021 -
Harri Pursiainen will not seek an extension to his post as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications
Press release 17.2.2021Harri Pursiainen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, will not seek an extension to his mandate as Permanent Secretary. He submitted his application for the post of...
Ohjaus Palvelut Tieto Verkot 2021 -
Working group to assess the implementation of emissions trading scheme in national road transport
Press release 16.2.2021The Ministry of Transport and Communications appoints an intersectoral working group of public officials to assess and make preparations for an emissions trading scheme in the national road...
Ohjaus Verkot 2021 Timo Harakka -
Government supports the Commission’s proposal for updating the Directive on security of network and information systems
Press release 11.2.2021The EU Commission has made a proposal to update the Directive on security of network and information systems (NIS Directive) to reflect the changed cyber environment. The proposed directive would...
Tieto 2021 -
Advisory Board set up to support network security
Press release 11.2.2021On 11 February 2021, the Government set up an Advisory Board for Network Security to assess and develop the security of domestic communications networks and to support decision-making by the...
digitalisaatio Tieto 2021 Timo Harakka -
Women's sports events included in televised events of major importance for society
Press release 11.2.2021The Government has issued a decree amending the Decree on Audiovisual Services. The list of events of major importance for society that have to be broadcast on television will be updated to include...
Palvelut 2021 -
Steering group on fossil-free transport started its work
Press release 5.2.2021On 4 February 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications appointed an interministerial steering group on fossil-free transport. The steering group has representatives from the Ministry of...
Verkot 2021 -
Finland supports common EU rules on digital platforms
Press release 4.2.2021The European Commission has submitted two legislative proposals aimed at making the digital environment safer and fairer for consumers and businesses. One of the proposed regulations concerns...
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The State to sell the Harakka railway yard in Imatra
Press release 4.2.2021The Government has approved the request by the Transport Infrastructure Agency to sell the State-owned Harakka railway yard in Imatra to Stora Enso Oyj for EUR 2.067 million.
Verkot 2021 -
Pilots’ knowledge of the route can be demonstrated in a ship simulator
Press release 4.2.2021When a pilot licence or pilotage exemption certificate needs to be renewed, pilots can demonstrate fully their knowledge of the route through training in a ship simulator.
ammattipätevyys Palvelut 2021 -
Government resolution on the Logistics Digitalisation Strategy sent out for statements
Press release 3.2.2021On 3 February 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent a proposal for a government resolution on improving the effectiveness of digitalisation in the logistics sector. The draft...
digitalisaatio Tieto 2021 -
Comments invited on amendments to Spectrum Decree
Press release 3.2.2021The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on draft amendments to the Government Decree on Radio Spectrum Usage and Frequency Allocation Plan (Spectrum Decree) by 24 February...
Verkot 2021 -
Final report of the working group: A well-functioning digital society will require investments in information security
Press release 1.2.2021The working group's final report finds that the level of information security and data protection in sectors critical to society should be increased by means of additional resources and more...
digitalisaatio Tieto 2021 Timo Harakka -
Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport circulated for second comments – reduced requirements for ports and authorities
Press release 1.2.2021A revision of the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport is underway. The draft has been modified based on initial comments, and the requirements for ports and the authorities have...
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Amendments to legislation on the Average Adjuster
Press release 28.1.2021The Government proposes that the provisions on the Average Adjuster be reformed and included in the Maritime Act. The aim of the proposal is to clarify the initiation process of matters that are to...
Palvelut 2021 -
More flexibility for meetings of road maintenance associations and pilotage permit procedures
Press release 28.1.2021The Government proposes modifications to the Private Roads Act and the Pilotage Act to introduce more flexibility. The modifications would facilitate easier remote participation in the meetings of...
Palvelut 2021