Press releases
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Finland creates an educational package to make cybersecurity a civic skill across the European Union
Press release 8.2.2022Researchers at Aalto University are creating an educational package on cybersecurity, which will be shared with all EU countries. Finland has been awarded EUR 5 million for this project from the EU...
digitalisaatio Tieto 2022 Timo Harakka -
The EU aims to tackle trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants more effectively through a Regulation on transport operators
Press release 3.2.2022In November 2021, the European Commission issued a proposal for a Regulation on measures against transport operators. The aim is to prevent trafficking in persons or smuggling of migrants into the...
Verkot 2022 -
Conversion to low-emission shipping in the European Union increases costs – while climate action creates business opportunities
Press release 3.2.2022The Fit for 55 package of climate measures proposed by the European Commission will have a significant impact on shipping, effectively reducing emissions while increasing the cost of shipping in EU...
Verkot 2022 Timo Harakka -
Government to provide EUR 5.5 million to support transition towards electric heavy transport
Press release 3.2.2022On 3 February 2022, the government issued a decree on government grants available in 2022-2025 to support the transition towards electronic heavy transport. The decree will enter into force on 15...
Palvelut 2022 -
Working group to explore ways to intensify cooperation between authorities in cyber security incidents
Press release 31.1.2022On 28 January 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications appointed a working group to identify needs to amend the legislation on cooperation between the key authorities in cyber security...
Tieto 2022 Timo Harakka -
Nine-year contract between the Ministry of Transport and Communications and VR for purchasing rail transport services
Press release 27.1.2022The Ministry of Transport and Communications and the VR Group Ltd have concluded a nine-year contract for purchasing passenger rail transport services. The contract period is 1 February 2022-31...
Palvelut 2022 -
Ministerial Working Group outlined consultation round on technology policy resolution
Press release 26.1.2022The Ministerial Working Group on Developing the Digital Transformation, the Data Economy and Public Administration decided to circulate for comments a resolution on technology policy. The goal of...
Public Sector ICT Sirpa Paatero Timo Harakka -
Transport emissions can be halved by 2030 through national and EU measures
Press release 25.1.2022The national goal of halving greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 2030 is achievable. This requires that the subsidies and incentives outlined in the roadmap for fossil-free transport are...
Verkot 2022 Timo Harakka -
Working group assessing emissions trading in the national road transport sector: Priority should be given to work on an EU-level emissions trading scheme
Press release 24.1.2022An assessment memorandum on emissions trading in the national road transport sector prepared by a cross-sectoral working group of the Ministry of Transport and Communications was published on 24...
Ohjaus Verkot 2022 -
Saimaa Canal Commission grants a permit to Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area
Press release 20.1.2022On 20 January 2022, the Saimaa Canal Commission granted a permit to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area. The Commission, which coordinates...
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Government proposes authorisation to the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency to issue orders on technical requirements for virtual cables in ferry traffic
Press release 13.1.2022The Government is proposing a legislative amendment that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Government...
digitalisaatio Verkot 2022 -
Temporary exemptions to driving times and rest periods enter into force again
Press release 13.1.2022The Government has issued a decree on temporary exemptions to driving times and rest periods. The exemptions were in force in spring 2020 and will be taken into use again for 30 days due to the...
Palvelut 2022