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16.10.2017 | Minister Berner to visit Moscow Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 16.10.2017 9.40 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will visit Moscow on Tuesday, 17 October 2017. She will meet Russia'...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-visit-moscow
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11.1.2018 | Improvements to operating conditions for the media and telecommunications sectors Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 11.1.2018 13.42 Type: Press release The operating preconditions for the media and telecommunications sector...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/improvements-to-operating-conditions-for-the-media-and-telecommunications-sectors
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27.2.2018 | The reform of the vehicle inspection system has reached its second stage where amendments are suggested to the regulation on authorisations to carry out inspections. Comments are requested by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on a draft bill concerning the reform. The deadline for comments is 30 March 2018.https://lvm.fi/en/-/reform-of-the-vehicle-inspection-system-changes-to-authorisations-967388
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25.5.2016 | Minister Berner to attend the EU Telecommunications Council Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 25.5.2016 11.02 Type: Press release The Telecoms Ministers of the European Union will meet in Brussels on 26 May. Finland's repre...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministeri-berner-eu-n-televiestintaneuvostoon
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6.11.2015 | Regulation on transport markets will be brought together under one act, Transport Code. The aim of the project is to promote new service models and thus better meet the users' needs. Further aims are to review the transport system as a whole, make market access easier and promote interoperability of different parts of the transport system. The Transport Code will help introduce new technologies, digitalisation and new business concepts.https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-high-quality-transport-services-through-transport-code-857375
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18.2.2016 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has decided that the operating licences for commercial use of the 700 MHz frequency bands will be auctioned. The auction, which is to take place at the end of the year, will be arranged by the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority.https://lvm.fi/en/-/licences-for-commercial-use-of-the-700-mhz-band-to-be-auctioned
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18.4.2016 | Legal provisions on transport market will be brought together under one act, the Transport Code. The reform aims to support new service models and better respond to the needs of transport users. The Transport Code will make market access easier and promote the interoperability of the different parts of the transport system.https://lvm.fi/en/-/transport-code-enables-better-transport-services-and-flexible-business-operations-1
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31.8.2017 | Cinia Group will be under direct state ownership Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 31.8.2017 14.25 Type: Press release Cinia Group Oy, a Finnish company specialising in information and communications technology, will be tra...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/cinia-group-will-be-under-direct-state-ownership
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17.5.2018 | Driving Licence Act enters into force on 1 July 2018 Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 17.5.2018 13.30 Type: Press release There will be changes in driver training and driving examinations as of the beginning of July. The l...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/driving-licence-act-enters-into-force-on-1-july-2018
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19.3.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will take part in Arctic Meteorology Summit on 20 March in Levi, Finland. The Summit is organised by the Finnish Meteorological Institute. The event is part of the Arctic super week and programme of Finland's Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Minister Berner is one of the keynote speakers at the event.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-arctic-meteorology-summit
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27.6.2018 | The Commission published the first and second mobility package targeting road traffic in 2017. They contained legislative initiatives on access to the road transport market, social issues, transport pricing and the monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions from heavy goods vehicles.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/commission-s-mobility-package-aims-to-make-traffic-safer
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31.8.2017 | Cinia Group Oy, a Finnish company specialising in information and communications technology, will be transferred from Governia Oy to direct state ownership and under the ownership steering of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The Government adopted the decision on 31 August 2017. The transfer will come into force on 1 September 2017.https://lvm.fi/en/-/cinia-group-will-be-under-direct-state-ownership-951051
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19.1.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will attend the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø, Norway, on 21-23 January. She will be one of the keynote speakers and attend a panel discussion under the theme Technology and connectivity - innovating for a sustainable Arctic Future.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-attend-the-arctic-frontiers-conference-in-troms-962281
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27.6.2018 | The European Commission has proposed limits to carbon dioxide emissions from new heavy-duty commercial vehicles. So far no such limits have been set on the EU level.https://lvm.fi/en/-/emission-limits-proposed-for-heavy-duty-vehicles-980074
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27.6.2018 | Emission limits proposed for heavy-duty vehicles Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 27.6.2018 13.11 Type: Press release The European Commission has proposed limits to carbon dioxide emissions from new heavy-duty commercial v...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/emission-limits-proposed-for-heavy-duty-vehicles
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8.12.2017 | The Russian Ministry of Transport has decided to restrict bus and coach traffic on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road from 11 December 2017 to 31 March 2018. The restrictions apply to buses and coaches only, not to passenger cars or freight transport. For now, restrictions are set on traffic flows from Russia via the Nuijamaa border crossing station only. Other border crossing points operate as normal.https://lvm.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-bus-and-coach-traffic-on-the-saimaa-canal-maintenance-road-from-11.12.2017-to-31.3.2018-958953
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12.11.2019 | The legislation on the delivery of waste from ships to ports will be updated. The aim is to improve the treatment and reception of waste in ports, which will reduce the generation of marine litter and, in particular, the discharge of plastic into the seas.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/environmental-legislation-on-maritime-transport-will-be-reformed-focus-on-waste-management
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19.3.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will take part in Arctic Meteorology Summit on 20 March in Levi, Finland. The Summit is organised by the Finnish Meteorological Institute. The event is part of the Arctic super week and programme of Finland's Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Minister Berner is one of the keynote speakers at the event.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-arctic-meteorology-summit-968366
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28.2.2018 | Task force to examine the Tallinn tunnel project Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 28.2.2018 8.00 Type: Press release On the basis of the final report published in February on the railway tunnel project between Helsinki and...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/task-force-to-examine-the-tallinn-tunnel-project
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19.10.2017 | The Government has submitted a proposal on amending the Driving Licence Act to Parliament. The purpose of the proposal is to simplify and streamline the regulation of driving instruction and to promote the use of new alternative instruction and learning methods. The amendments proposed apply to licences other than those for driving lorries, buses and coaches.https://lvm.fi/en/-/driving-licence-reform-proceeds-to-parliament-954955
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1.3.2019 | The Regulation on tyre labelling and the long-term strategy (LTS) for a low-carbon economy will be the key themes of the EU Energy Council meeting in Brussels on 4 March 2019. Kimmo Tiilikainen, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Housing, will represent Finland at the meeting.https://lvm.fi/en/-/1410877/rengasmerkinnat-ja-vahahiilisyysstrategia-energianeuvoston-aiheina-4-3-
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25.5.2016 | The Telecoms Ministers of the European Union will meet in Brussels on 26 May. Finland's representative at the meeting will be Ms Anne Berner, Minister of Transport and Communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-attend-the-eu-telecommunications-council-1
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7.5.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner met the Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Kadri Simson Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 7.5.2018 13.07 Type: Press release The Governments of Finl...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-of-transport-and-communications-anne-berner-met-the-estonian-minister-of-economic-affairs-and-infrastructure-kadri-simson
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16.7.2020 | The EU awarded Finland a total of EUR 58.3 million for five rail projects in the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding application round. Funding was awarded to the one-hour Helsinki-Turku rail link, railway design and construction engineering for the Espoo urban railway, improvement of the Pasila-Riihimäki track, improvement of the rail connection between Kouvola, Kotka and Hamina, and the development of rail transport services between Oulu-Laurila-Tornio-Haaparanta.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-receives-significant-eu-funding-eur-58-3-million-for-rail-projects-across-the-country-1218545
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11.1.2018 | From the beginning of February all driving licences issued in states recognised by Finland will be accepted for driving in mainland Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/foreign-driving-licences-more-widely-accepted-962096
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8.12.2017 | Restrictions on bus and coach traffic on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road from 11.12.2017 to 31.3.2018 Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 8.12.2017 16.26 Type: Press release The Russian Ministry of Transport has decided to ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/restrictions-on-bus-and-coach-traffic-on-the-saimaa-canal-maintenance-road-from-11.12.2017-to-31.3.2018
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12.12.2017 | More information about the traffic restrictions on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 12.12.2017 18.27 Type: Press release Last week the Russian Ministry of Transport told about its decision...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/more-information-about-the-traffic-restrictions-on-the-saimaa-canal-maintenance-road
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19.1.2018 | Minister Berner to attend the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.1.2018 9.52 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will attend the Arctic Frontiers ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-attend-the-arctic-frontiers-conference-in-troms-
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19.5.2016 | On 19 May 2016, the Government appointed Master of Social Sciences Olli-Pekka Rantala (born 1974) as Director-General of the Ministry of Transport and Communication's Services Department. Mr Rantala's term of office will commence on 1 September 2016 and end on 31 August 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/olli-pekka-rantala-to-become-director-general-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communication-s-services-department
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20.2.2020 | The state of Finland will apply for funding for the planning process of the One-hour Turku-Helsinki Rail Link and the Finland Railway from the European Commission. Funding will also be sought for the planning of the Espoo city rail link, improving the Pasila-Riihimäki track and the Vantaa Tram.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-to-seek-eu-funding-for-the-planning-of-the-one-hour-turku-helsinki-rail-link-and-finland-railway
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14.12.2017 | More information about traffic restrictions on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road in a transport working group meeting Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 14.12.2017 16.16 Type: Press release Deputy Transport Minister of the R...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/more-information-about-traffic-restrictions-on-the-saimaa-canal-maintenance-road-in-a-transport-working-group-meeting
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14.12.2017 | Deputy Transport Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Aristov has confirmed the earlier information about the Transport Ministry's decision to restrict bus and coach traffic on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road from 11 December 2017 to 31 March 2018. The matter was discussed at a meeting of the Finnish-Russian transport working group in Helsinki on 14 December.https://lvm.fi/en/-/more-information-about-traffic-restrictions-on-the-saimaa-canal-maintenance-road-in-a-transport-working-group-meeting-959540
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29.11.2016 | Minister Berner to meet Commissioner Bulc and top transport experts Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 29.11.2016 9.30 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will meet Commissioner for Trans...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministeri-berner-tapaa-komissaari-bulcin-ja-liikenteen-huippuasiantuntijoita
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19.12.2018 | The aim of the Act on Transport Services is to introduce transport services as a comprehensive service for customers and offer users flexibility and freedom of choice. The Act on Transport Services creates preconditions for the digitalisation of transport and for new business models. The act mainly entered into force on 1 July 2018.https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-first-impacts-of-the-act-on-transport-services-meet-expectations-991627
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14.2.2019 | Act on electronic consignment notes into force in April Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 14.2.2019 14.07 Type: Press release Finland will accede to the international agreement on electronic consignment notes in April. In o...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/act-on-electronic-consignment-notes-into-force-in-april
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16.7.2020 | The EU awarded Finland a total of EUR 58.3 million for five rail projects in the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding application round. Funding was awarded to the one-hour Helsinki-Turku rail link, railway design and construction engineering for the Espoo urban railway, improvement of the Pasila-Riihimäki track, improvement of the rail connection between Kouvola, Kotka and Hamina, and the development of rail transport services between Oulu-Laurila-Tornio-Haaparanta.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-receives-significant-eu-funding-eur-58.3-million-for-rail-projects-across-the-country
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22.6.2016 | Minister Berner: Cooperation in the media sector essential Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 22.6.2016 10.07 Type: Press release "I am very pleased that the working group on the future of the Finnish Broadcasting Company YL...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministeri-berner-media-alan-yhteistyo-valttamatonta
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11.1.2018 | Foreign driving licences more widely accepted Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 11.1.2018 13.32 Type: Press release From the beginning of February all driving licences issued in states recognised by Finland will be accepted...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/foreign-driving-licences-more-widely-accepted
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12.12.2017 | Last week the Russian Ministry of Transport told about its decision to restrict bus and coach traffic on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road from 11 December 2017-31 March 2018. According to information received on Tuesday, 12 December 2017, the restrictions will apply to all bus and coach traffic, including traffic flows from Finland. The Russian Ministry of Transport justifies the decision by traffic safety reasons.https://lvm.fi/en/-/more-information-about-the-traffic-restrictions-on-the-saimaa-canal-maintenance-road-959382
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27.2.2018 | Reform of the vehicle inspection system: changes to authorisations Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 27.2.2018 11.38 Type: Press release The reform of the vehicle inspection system has reached its second stage where amendme...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/reform-of-the-vehicle-inspection-system-changes-to-authorisations
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30.11.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will represent Finland at the EU Transport and Telecommunications Council in Brussels on 3-4 December 2018.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-transport-and-telecommunications-council-988305
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8.12.2020 | Two limited liability companies will be established for the design and planning of the Finnish Rail Ltd (Suomi-rata Oy) and the Turku One Hour Train Ltd (Turun Tunnin Juna Oy). The documents establishing the companies have now been signed. The Finnish Government owns 51 per cent of the shares in both companies.https://lvm.fi/en/-/documents-establishing-the-project-companies-finnish-rail-and-turku-one-hour-train-signed-design-phase-can-be-started-1245994
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26.9.2019 | On 26 September 2019, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament that the entry into force of the acts on lightweight vehicles be postponed by one year till 1 November 2020. The aim is to find out within the year whether Finnish legislation on lightweight vehicles could be amended to follow the European Union legislation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-to-parliament-that-entry-into-force-of-lightweight-vehicle-acts-be-postponed-1020577
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19.5.2016 | Olli-Pekka Rantala to become Director-General of the Ministry of Transport and Communication’s Services Department Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.5.2016 13.58 Type: Press release On 19 May 2016, the Government appoint...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/olli-pekka-rantala-lvm-n-palveluosaston-osastopaallikoksi
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2.11.2015 | Working group to examine the future of the Finnish Broadcasting Company Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 2.11.2015 9.30 Type: Press release Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications appointed a parliamentary worki...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/tyoryhma-kartoittamaan-yleisradion-tulevaisuutta
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26.11.2018 | Minister Berner to Hong Kong Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 26.11.2018 9.18 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will represent Finland at the opening of the Nordic Innovation House in...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-hong-kong
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3.11.2016 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to conduct a preliminary study on the structural reform of the official functions of transport and communications. The incentive between this appointment is to make operations more customer-oriented in the new digital operating environment.https://lvm.fi/en/-/preliminary-study-on-the-structural-reform-of-transport-administration-911526
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29.11.2018 | Availability of digital services to be promoted by improving competitiveness of electronic identification Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 29.11.2018 13.34 Type: Press release The Government proposes an amendment to the Ac...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/availability-of-digital-services-to-be-promoted-by-improving-competitiveness-of-electronic-identification
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19.6.2019 | The new Water Traffic Act will update and bring together the traffic rules and signs used in water transport. The aim of the reform is to improve maritime safety and responsible boating and to provide a favourable environment for water transport automation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-the-water-traffic-act
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30.11.2018 | Minister Berner to Transport and Telecommunications Council Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 30.11.2018 14.25 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will represent Finland at the EU Transp...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-transport-and-telecommunications-council
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19.10.2017 | The Private Roads Act of 1963 will be reformed to meet today's needs. The aim is to promote the development and maintenance of the network of private roads. Most of the roads in Finland are private roads.https://lvm.fi/en/-/private-roads-act-reformed-to-support-road-network-development-and-maintenance-954894
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22.9.2016 | Transport market regulations will be brought together in a unified act, the Transport Code. Its key aim is to create the preconditions for customer-oriented provision of transport services and digitalisation in transport, and the preconditions for new business models and entrepreneurship. The Transport Code promotes fairness of competition in the passenger transport market and the competitiveness of the service providers of both passenger and goods transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-transport-code-submitted-to-parliament-for-consideration
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22.9.2016 | The Transport Code submitted to Parliament for consideration Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 22.9.2016 13.20 Type: Press release Transport market regulations will be brought together in a unified act, the Transport Code. ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-transport-code-submitted-to-parliament-for-consideration
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14.2.2019 | Finland will accede to the international agreement on electronic consignment notes in April. In order to carry out the accession, an amendment will be made to the Act on the Convention for the Carriage of Goods by Road. The amendment is expected to enter into force on 11 April 2019.https://lvm.fi/en/-/act-on-electronic-consignment-notes-into-force-in-april-998954
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19.6.2019 | The new Water Traffic Act will update and bring together the traffic rules and signs used in water transport. The aim of the reform is to improve maritime safety and responsible boating and to provide a favourable environment for water transport automation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-water-traffic-act-1014368
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13.5.2019 | This year the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation, IMO, will hold a wider discussion on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. The Committee will meet in London on 13-17 May 2019.https://lvm.fi/en/-/measures-to-reduce-ghg-emissions-from-ships-discussed-1008651
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12.12.2018 | Transport emissions to zero by 2045 Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 12.12.2018 12.12 Type: Press release An expert group on transport climate policy under the Ministry of Transport and Communications has drafted a proposa...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/transport-emissions-to-zero-by-2045
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8.12.2020 | Two limited liability companies will be established for the design and planning of the Finnish Rail Ltd (Suomi-rata Oy) and the Turku One Hour Train Ltd (Turun Tunnin Juna Oy). The documents establishing the companies have now been signed. The Finnish Government owns 51 per cent of the shares in both companies.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/documents-establishing-the-project-companies-finnish-rail-and-turku-one-hour-train-signed-design-phase-can-be-started
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28.10.2019 | The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) takes place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt as of 28 October. The conference decides on the future use of radio spectrum. The WRC aims at facilitating rational use of radio spectrum and providing a suitable environment for future services. Finland participates in the decision-making to shape future communications services at a global scale.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/world-radiocommunication-conference-discusses-issues-crucial-to-finland
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Legislation on transport of dangerous goods to be updated - Ministry of Transport and Communications
19.12.2018 | The Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (the TDG Act) is being updated. The current Act entered into force in 1994. Renewal of the legislation is important, as important changes have taken place in the operating environment and conditions over the past 25 years.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislation-on-transport-of-dangerous-goods-to-be-updated-992017