Press releases
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Saimaa Canal open as of Monday 28 March
Press release 25.3.2022The Saimaa Canal delegates have decided that the traffic season in the Canal will start on 28 March 2022 at 06.00.
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Clocks will be moved forward to summer time next Sunday
Press release 24.3.2022Summer time, or Daylight Saving Time, begins in the coming weekend, in the night between Saturday and Sunday. The clocks will be moved forward one hour on Sunday, 27 March, at 03.00.
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Government resolution: Transport Safety Strategy aims to improve the safety of all modes of transport
Press release 24.3.2022In its resolution on Transport Safety Strategy, the Government outlines measures that aim at improving transport safety and preventing traffic accidents. The resolution was adopted on 24 March...
Tieto 2022 Timo Harakka -
Derogation proposed for domestic timber transport
Press release 24.3.2022The Ministry of Transport and Communications has submitted a proposal supplementing a government proposal on amending the Rail Transport Act for comments.
Palvelut 2022 -
Ministerial working group discussed the development of cybersecurity and the preparedness of public administration
Press release 18.3.2022The Government has begun preparations for developing cybersecurity and the preparedness of public administration. The goal is to form a situation picture and assess the necessary development...
Governance Policy Public Sector ICT Sirpa Paatero Timo Harakka -
Digital Services Act proceeds, European Parliament proposes new regulation
Press release 16.3.2022In December 2020, the European Commission adopted a proposal for the Digital Services Act. The Act includes several provisions on increasing the safety, security and transparency of online...
digitalisaatio Palvelut 2022 -
Comments invited on memorandum on must-carry obligation of television and radio channels
Press release 10.3.2022The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a memorandum on the must-carry obligation. The deadline for submitting opinions is 25 March 2022.
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Ministerial working group takes responsibility for cybersecurity and the preparedness of public administration
Press release 10.3.2022The Ministerial working group on developing the digital transformation, the data economy and public administration will take responsibility for cybersecurity and the preparedness of public...
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Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company for approval
Press release 10.3.2022The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the amendment to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company and that the date of its entry into force be 1 August 2022. The Act...
Palvelut 2022 -
Finland and Estonia discuss the promotion of cooperation in the transport sector
Press release 9.3.2022On 9 March 2022, representatives of the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications and the cities of Helsinki and Tallinn discussed...
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EU Telecommunications Ministers initiate action to combat disinformation and improve cyber security
Press release 9.3.2022The French Presidency of the Council of the EU organised an Informal Meeting of Telecommunications Ministers in Paris and Nevers on 8-9 March 2022. Finland's representative at the meeting was...
Ohjaus Tieto 2022 Timo Harakka -
EU telecommunications ministers discuss cyber security
Press release 7.3.2022The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union organises an informal meeting of telecommunications ministers on 8-9 March 2022 in Paris and in Nevers. In the meeting, Finland will be...
Ohjaus 2022 Timo Harakka -
Influence development of the electric car charging network
Press release 3.3.2022The Ministry of Transport and Communications has circulated a draft memorandum on development of the electric car charging network for comments. The memorandum assesses the current state of the...
Verkot 2022 Timo Harakka -
EU decision-making on closing its airspace to Russian air traffic progresses
Press release 27.2.2022Decision-making by EU countries concerning closing their airspace to Russian air traffic is progressing. Finland is preparing to act according to the policies agreed in the EU. We will make further...
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Minister Harakka to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Press release 25.2.2022Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka attends the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 28 February-1 March. Minister Harakka will meet representatives of several Finnish companies...
Ohjaus 2022 Timo Harakka -
Finland expressed its views on the TEN-T reform at the meeting of EU transport ministers
Press release 22.2.2022An informal meeting of the European Union transport ministers was held in Le Bourget, France, on 21-22 February 2022. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and High-Level...
Ohjaus Verkot 2022 Timo Harakka -
Innovations in the transport sector on the agenda of EU transport ministers
Press release 18.2.2022The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union will arrange an informal meeting of transport ministers in Le Bourget, France, on 21-22 February 2022. Finland will be represented at the...
Ohjaus 2022 Timo Harakka -
The Government outlined its views on the European Commission’s proposal on the TEN-T Regulation
Press release 17.2.2022On 17 February 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a Union communication concerning the regulation proposal on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).
Verkot 2022 Timo Harakka -
Health and social services reform involves changes to the Act on environmental requirements in public vehicle procurement
Press release 15.2.2022Due to the health and social services reform, the Act on environmental and energy efficiency requirements in vehicle and transport services procurement will be reviewed.
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Ministerial working group sets Finland’s digital vision and targets for 2030
Press release 14.2.2022Finland is preparing a national digital compass during spring 2022. In its meeting on 14 February 2022, the Ministerial Working Group on Developing the Digital Transformation, the Data Economy and...
Public Sector ICT Sirpa Paatero Timo Harakka