Press releases
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IMO makes progress towards global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping
Press release 22.3.2024The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee convened in London on 18–22 March 2024. The committee’s 81st session discussed global action to reduce...
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Minister Ranne: Construction of median barriers at Konginkangas crash site finally under way
Press release 19.3.2024The Accident Investigation Board issued several recommendations after the Konginkangas bus crash 20 years ago, but some recommendations have yet to be fully implemented.
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Legislative project on enabling regional competence in passenger rail transport launched
Press release 18.3.2024According to the Government Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, competition in passenger rail transport services will be increased by enabling municipalities, joint municipal authorities and...
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International Maritime Organization to negotiate ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Press release 15.3.2024The International Maritime Organization Marine Environment Protection Committee convenes in London on 18–22 March 2024. The committee’s 81st session will discuss global action to reduce greenhouse...
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Government proposal to supplement EU alternative fuels distribution regulation circulated for comments
Press release 13.3.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on the government proposal for a new act on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure for transport. The deadline for...
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The Ministry has published the results of a survey on the need for broadband aid
Press release 13.3.2024On 13 March 2024, the Ministry of Transport and Communications published the results of a survey on the future need for broadband aid. The survey assesses previous broadband aid schemes, the...
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Minister Ranne: Security of supply calls for well-functioning infrastructure
Press release 13.3.2024Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne visited the Nordic Response 24 defence exercise in Lapland on 10–11 March 2024. Minister Ranne learnt about the activities of the Defence Forces,...
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Minister Ranne: Airport Line planning progresses with eye on economy
Press release 11.3.2024The name of the company Finnish Rail (Suomi-rata Oy) is changing, and the company will continue operations as Airport Line (Lentorata Oy). The company’s mission is to plan the rail link between...
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Finland’s Cyber Security Strategy to be revised under the leadership of the National Cyber Security Director
Press release 8.3.2024On 8 March 2024, the Prime Minister’s Office set up a project to develop an operating model for government security management. As part of the project, a sub-group was established for preparing a...
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Minister Ranne to visit Nordic Response 24 exercise in Lapland
Press release 8.3.2024Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will visit the Nordic Response 24 defence exercise in Lapland on 10–11 March 2024. This is the first time that Finland’s Minister of Transport...
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Public consultation on amending Aviation Act begins
Press release 7.3.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting comments on the Government’s draft proposal for amending the Aviation Act and for related acts. The deadline for submitting comments is 3...
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Permanent Secretary Kivimäki to exert influence on EU decision-making during visit to Brussels
Press release 5.3.2024Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki will visit Brussels on 6–8 March 2024. The aim of the visit is to exert influence on the future work programme of the European Commission.
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Ministry of Transport and Communications publishes its priorities for next European parliamentary term
Press release 5.3.2024The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has outlined its priorities for influencing the five-year programme of the next European Commission. They are based on the Finnish Government’s...
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EU reaches preliminary agreement on ship-source pollution directive, scope of environmental regulation to be extended
Press release 29.2.2024On 15 February 2024, the Member States, Parliament and Commission of the European Union reached a preliminary agreement on amendments to the Directive on Ship-Source Pollution and on the...
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Secretary-General of International Maritime Organisation to visit Finland
Press release 27.2.2024Secretary-General of International Maritime Organization Arsenio Antonio Domínguez Velasco will visit Finland from 27 February to 2 March 2024. Secretary-General Domínguez will meet Prime Minister...
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Finland agrees on principles guiding 6G development with partner countries
Press release 27.2.2024Finland has joined the multilateral Joint Statement Endorsing Principles for 6G led by the United States. The joint statement was published at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 27 February...
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Minister Ranne to attend Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Press release 23.2.2024Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne will attend the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 26–27 February 2024. Her agenda includes speaking events and meetings with ministers and...
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Amendment to the Act on Electronic Communications Services circulated for comments: Aim to waive must-carry obligation for radio
Press release 21.2.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the government proposal for amending the Act on Electronic Communication Services. The must-carry obligation to transfer radio...
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Minister Ranne on taxis: “Sector problems have been taken seriously – preparations are progressing rapidly”
Press release 12.2.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications already began preparing measures to rectify anomalies and increase confidence in the entire taxi sector in summer 2023. The ministry will circulate a...
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Finland publishes policies on meeting IMO obligations concerning maritime administration
Press release 9.2.2024The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published Finland’s policies on procedures for enforcing the mandatory obligations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and for ensuring...
