Press releases
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Minister Ranne: Government continues to invest in road transport
Press release 4.9.2024The Government will continue to reduce the growth of repair backlog in transport infrastructure. In its budget session on 3 September 2024, the Government agreed to propose EUR 200 million for...
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Minister Ranne: Government budget session decides on road projects strengthening safety, security and the economy
Press release 3.9.2024In 2025, the Government will launch several important transport infrastructure projects across Finland. The decision on new infrastructure investments was reached today, 3 September, in the...
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Government proposes amendments to Aviation Act
Press release 29.8.2024On 23 May 2024, the Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament on amending the Aviation Act and on related acts.
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Working group to promote national 6G cooperation and Finland's leading role in mobile communications networks
Press release 22.8.2024A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications has started its work to promote 6G communications technologies. The aim is to prepare a national 6G roadmap and to...
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Arctia Ltd to be part of the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Cinia Ltd to be subject to ownership steering by the Prime Minister’s Office
Press release 22.8.2024The responsibility for the ownership steering of Arctia Ltd will be transferred from the Ownership Steering Department of the Prime Minister’s Office to the Ministry of Transport and...
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Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company to be amended to increase openness
Press release 16.8.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to amend the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company, Yle.
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Draft budget for the Ministry of Transport and Communications and its administrative branch for 2025
Press release 9.8.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that EUR 3.57 billion be allocated to its administrative branch for 2025.
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Minister Ranne: Openness of Yle’s operations and finances must be maximised through legislative amendments
Press release 7.8.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications is prepared to officially start the drafting of amendments to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company to increase the openness of the company. The...
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Competition for EU funding has tightened – Finnish transport projects received EUR 39.11 million
Press release 16.7.2024The European Commission awarded EUR 39.11 million in funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to 11 projects in Finland. Five central government projects received a total of EUR 20.16...
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Electrification of transport can contribute to flexibility of energy system
Press release 15.7.2024On 15 July 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published an assessment report on how the electrification of transport could contribute to the flexibility of the Finnish energy...
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IMO Council promotes transparency of meetings and gender equality at its session
Press release 15.7.2024The Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) held its 132nd session in London from 8 to 12 July 2024. Finland participated in the session for the first time as a full member since...
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International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities is changing its status to that of an international organisation
Press release 4.7.2024The Government issued a Decree on the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation on 4 July 2024. The Decree and the Convention will enter into force on 22 August 2024.
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New national Act on the Distribution of Alternative Fuels for Transport complements EU legislation
Press release 4.7.2024The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the new Act on the Distribution of Alternative Fuels for Transport and that the Act enter into force on 15 July 2024.
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Report: Digital public services for citizens and businesses in Finland still at highest standard in the EU
Press release 2.7.2024The European Commission has published its annual State of the Digital Decade report, in which it assesses the progress of Member States in applying digitalisation and issues recommendations for...
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Advisory Board for Network Security appointed for its third term of office
Press release 27.6.2024On 27 June 2024, the Government appointed the Advisory Board for Network Security for a new term of office. The Advisory Board aims to assess and improve national security in communications...
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Must-carry obligation for radio programmes to be removed
Press release 27.6.2024The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the amendments to the Act on Electronic Communication Services and that the Act enter into force on 1 July 2024. The must-carry...
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Amendments to the act on purchase subsidy schemes
Press release 27.6.2024The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the amendments to the Act on Fixed-Term Subsidies for Purchasing and Converting Vehicles to Use Alternative Fuels or Propulsion...
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Saimaa Canal open as of 24 June
Press release 24.6.2024The Saimaa Canal delegates have decided that the sailing season in the canal will start on 24 June 2024 and last until 31 December 2024.
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European positioning and high-precision timing services to enhance Finland’s security
Press release 24.6.2024The national introduction of the Public Regulated Service, PRS, of the European Galileo satellite system will continue. The service provides EU Member States with secure location and time data that...
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Finland wins the European Road Safety Prize for outstanding progress in road safety
Press release 19.6.2024Finland has won the European Transport Safety Council’s (ETSC) Road Safety Prize for 2024. The prize was awarded for the long-term and effective road safety work and the comprehensive strategy and...
