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6.6.2022 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will meet on 6-10 June 2022. The purpose of the remote meeting is to discuss ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping and to update the initial IMO greenhouse gas strategy. Negotiations will also be held on, for example, matters relating to ships' ballast water, the designat...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/imo-renegotiates-the-reduction-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping
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24.9.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project aimed at the adoption and national implementation of the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/status-of-the-international-association-of-marine-aids-to-navigation-and-lighthouse-authorities-to-be-strengthened
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24.9.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project aimed at the adoption and national implementation of the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/status-of-the-international-association-of-marine-aids-to-navigation-and-lighthouse-authorities-to-be-strengthened-1518664
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1.6.2022 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene on 2-3 June 2022 in Luxembourg. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/transport-ministers-discuss-eu-climate-package-proposals
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6.2.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the terms of the 26 GHz spectrum auction. The introduction of the new spectrum will increase the speed and data transfer capacity of 5G mobile networks. The deadline for submitting comments is 6 March 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/more-frequencies-for-5g-consultation-round-on-the-terms-of-the-spectrum-auction-launched
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2.5.2022 | Kommunikationsministeriet ber om utlåtanden om regeringens proposition med förslag till ändring av lagen om tjänster inom elektronisk kommunikation och lagen om Transport- och kommunikationsverket. Utlåtanden kan lämnas fram till den 13 juni 2022.https://lvm.fi/sv/-/remissbehandling-av-lagandringar-i-syfte-att-ta-i-bruk-prs-tjansten-och-hoja-informationssamhallsavgiften-1735069
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20.1.2022 | On 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 the positions of the Finnish authorities, considers that the development projects of the Saimaa Canal meet the obligations of the Saimaa Canal lease agreement. The projects are needed to develop the Canal and organise its vessel traffic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/saimaa-canal-commission-grants-a-permit-to-transport-infrastructure-agency-for-construction-in-the-saimaa-canal-lease-area
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9.11.2021 | Digitaalisten palveluiden käytön ja laitteiden määrän lisääntyessä kuluu yhä enemmän luonnonvaroja ja sähköä. Toisaalta ICT-alalla on paljon potentiaalia vähentää esimerkiksi liikenteen tai teollisuuden kasvihuonekaasupäästöjä. Suomen ensimmäinen ICT-alan ilmasto- ja ympäristöstrategia julkaistiin maaliskuussa. Liikenne- ja viestintäministeriö kutsuu kuulemaan ja keskustelemaan strategian toimeenpanosta verkkotilaisuuteen 23.11.2021.https://lvm.fi/-/194055633/verkkotilaisuus-23.11.2021-mita-uutta-tiedetaan-digitalisaation-ilmasto-ja-ymparistovaikutuksista-ja-mita-mittareita-on-kehitteilla-
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25.8.2020 | lightweight cars. The Acts must be repealed, because, despite the active efforts of the Finnish authorities, the European Commission has not granted Finland a derogation for the introduction of lightweight cars.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/comments-invited-on-the-repeal-of-the-acts-on-lightweight-cars
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29.3.2021 | On 30 March 2021, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend an informal video meeting of transport ministers organised by the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-attends-a-meeting-of-eu-transport-ministers-1264408
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5.8.2021 | On 5 August 2021, the Government appointed Olli-Pekka Rantala, Master of Social Sciences, as Director of the Services Department and Laura Eiro, Master of Laws, as Director of the Data Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The appointments will be for a period from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/olli-pekka-rantala-to-continue-as-director-general-of-the-services-department-laura-eiro-to-be-appointed-as-director-general-of-the-data-depa-1461533
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8.2.2022 | Researchers 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 recovery instrument for a three-year period.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-creates-an-educational-package-to-make-cybersecurity-a-civic-skill-across-the-european-union
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21.12.2021 | New Unit Directors, the Director of Strategic Affairs and the Director of Legal Affairs will take up their duties on 1 February 2022. At the same time, the Ministry's reformed organisation will come into force.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/directors-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-for-the-three-year-period-starting-in-february-2022
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31.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a project to reform the Pilotage Act. The aim is that the new legislation would enter into force at the start of 2023.https://lvm.fi/en/-/reform-of-the-pilotage-act-to-begin-1264862
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24.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has awarded discretionary government grants for 2021 for operational and investment expenditure of regional airports and aerodromes outside the airport network of Finavia Corporation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/discretionary-government-grants-for-aerodromes-and-airports-awarded-for-2021-1413805
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18.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic adopt an act on extending the subsidy schemes for purchasing an electric car or converting a passenger car to run on gas or ethanol by one month, that is until the end of the year. The act is proposed to enter into force on 1 December 2020. The President of the Republic is expected to approve the act on Friday, 19 November 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/subsidy-schemes-for-purchasing-an-electric-car-or-for-converting-passenger-cars-to-run-on-gas-or-ethanol-extended-until-the-end-of-december
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14.9.2020 | Preparations for Finland's first 12-year national transport system plan are currently underway.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/national-transport-system-plan-under-discussion-on-16-september
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14.9.2020 | Preparations for Finland's first 12-year national transport system plan are currently underway.https://lvm.fi/en/-/national-transport-system-plan-under-discussion-on-16-september-1228598
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13.1.2021 | On 13 January 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out for comments a draft Government Resolution on Cyber Security Development Programme. The aim of the Programme is to provide guidance for the cyber security development extending across sectoral borders and government terms.https://lvm.fi/en/-/development-programme-to-improve-the-overall-state-of-cyber-security-1251144
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15.4.2021 | The Government adopted the National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032 and submitted it in the form of a report to Parliament on 15 April 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/national-transport-system-plan-towards-an-achievable-sustainable-and-efficient-transport-system
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12.5.2022 | On 12 May 2022, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka opened the first Transport System Forum. In future, such forums will be held regularly to discuss the state of the transport system.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-transport-system-development-is-a-long-term-effort-1742883
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12.11.2020 | On 12 November 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Finnish Federation for Communications and Teleinformatics (FiCom) and the telecommunications companies DNA, Elisa and Telia Finland made a commitment to improve broadband connections. The aim is to ensure the availability of high-quality broadband connections in the future and to strengthen Finland's position as a leader in communications connections.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/telecom-companies-and-the-state-to-accelerate-construction-of-high-speed-broadband-connections-with-new-commitment
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4.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the international Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. The amendments concern transport automation. Finland has actively promoted transport automation, which is why the adoption and international entry into force of the amendments are important for Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/vienna-road-traffic-convention-to-be-amended-to-promote-transport-automation-1567122
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12.11.2020 | On 12 November 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Finnish Federation for Communications and Teleinformatics (FiCom) and the telecommunications companies DNA, Elisa and Telia Finland made a commitment to improve broadband connections. The aim is to ensure the availability of high-quality broadband connections in the future and to strengthen Finland's position as a leader in communications connections.https://lvm.fi/en/-/telecom-companies-and-the-state-to-accelerate-construction-of-high-speed-broadband-connections-with-new-commitment-1242816
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18.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods be comprehensively reformed. The purpose is to harmonise the requirements on transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, vessel and air and to streamline legislation. The aim of the reform is to improve the safety of transport and, in particular, to prevent possible environmental damage.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-reform-of-transport-of-dangerous-goods-focuses-on-accident-prevention-1583575
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26.11.2019 | Finland wants to strengthen the development of data economy and harmonise the development work across different sectors. The key aims for data economy both in Europe and globally are a human-centred approach and sustainability.https://lvm.fi/en/-/common-rules-will-strengthen-the-development-of-data-economy-1023147
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21.12.2021 | New Unit Directors, the Director of Strategic Affairs and the Director of Legal Affairs will take up their duties on 1 February 2022. At the same time, the Ministry's reformed organisation will come into force.https://lvm.fi/en/-/directors-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-for-the-three-year-period-starting-in-february-2022-1629275
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16.3.2022 | In 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 intermediary services, such as cloud computing services and online platforms.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/digital-services-act-proceeds-european-parliament-proposes-new-regulation
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1.6.2022 | The EU Transport and Telecommunications Council will convene on 2-3 June 2022 in Luxembourg. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/transport-ministers-discuss-eu-climate-package-proposals-1759035
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25.8.2020 | lightweight cars. The Acts must be repealed, because, despite the active efforts of the Finnish authorities, the European Commission has not granted Finland a derogation for the introduction of lightweight cars.https://lvm.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-the-repeal-of-the-acts-on-lightweight-cars-1225267
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5.8.2021 | On 5 August 2021, the Government appointed Olli-Pekka Rantala, Master of Social Sciences, as Director of the Services Department and Laura Eiro, Master of Laws, as Director of the Data Department at the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The appointments will be for a period from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2026.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/olli-pekka-rantala-to-continue-as-director-general-of-the-services-department-laura-eiro-to-be-appointed-as-director-general-of-the-data-department
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3.12.2021 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will deliver Finland's general statement at the IMO General Assembly on 6 December 2021. Alongside decisions relating to the activities of the organisation, the remote meeting will discuss environmental and maritime safety issues.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-at-the-imo-assembly-negotiations-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-must-be-intensified-and-digitalisation-utilised-in-marit-1601955
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16.1.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a project to review what type of legislative amendments will be required to support transport automation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-requests-comments-on-transport-automation-1029976
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13.1.2021 | On 13 January 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out for comments a draft Government Resolution on Cyber Security Development Programme. The aim of the Programme is to provide guidance for the cyber security development extending across sectoral borders and government terms.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/development-programme-to-improve-the-overall-state-of-cyber-security
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24.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has awarded discretionary government grants for 2021 for operational and investment expenditure of regional airports and aerodromes outside the airport network of Finavia Corporation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/discretionary-government-grants-for-aerodromes-and-airports-awarded-for-2021
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27.10.2021 | In Finland, summer time ends and clocks are changed back to Eastern European Time on the night between Saturday and Sunday. Clocks will be changed back by one hour next Sunday, 31 October 2021, at 4.00 in the morning.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/clocks-go-back-on-sunday-31-october
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17.6.2021 | On 17 June 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic would approve the amendments to the Maritime Act and the Shipping Register Act, allowing dual bareboat registration.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/parallel-bareboat-registration-to-enter-into-force-on-july-1
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2.6.2022 | On 2 June 2022, the Transport Council of the European Union adopted a general approach on three legislative proposals included in the EU Fit for 55 package.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-s-goals-well-taken-into-account-in-the-agreement-reached-by-the-transport-council-on-the-eu-climate-package
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3.12.2021 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will deliver Finland's general statement at the IMO General Assembly on 6 December 2021. Alongside decisions relating to the activities of the organisation, the remote meeting will discuss environmental and maritime safety issues.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-at-the-imo-assembly-negotiations-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-must-be-intensified-and-digitalisation-utilised-in-maritime-transport
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25.11.2021 | On 25 November 2021, the Council of EU competitiveness ministers agreed on a general approach on the Digital Services Act. Consideration of the proposal for the Act will continue in the EU and the trilogue negotiations are scheduled to start during the French Presidency early 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-digital-services-act-to-expand-the-responsibilities-of-internet-service-providers
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25.11.2021 | On 25 November 2021, the Council of EU competitiveness ministers agreed on a general approach on the Digital Services Act. Consideration of the proposal for the Act will continue in the EU and the trilogue negotiations are scheduled to start during the French Presidency early 2022.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-digital-services-act-to-expand-the-responsibilities-of-internet-service-providers-1593065
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16.3.2022 | In 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 intermediary services, such as cloud computing services and online platforms.https://lvm.fi/en/-/digital-services-act-proceeds-european-parliament-proposes-new-regulation-1691737
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17.6.2021 | On 17 June 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic would approve the amendments to the Maritime Act and the Shipping Register Act, allowing dual bareboat registration.https://lvm.fi/en/-/parallel-bareboat-registration-to-enter-into-force-on-july-1-1401485
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29.3.2021 | On 30 March 2021, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will attend an informal video meeting of transport ministers organised by the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-attends-a-meeting-of-eu-transport-ministers
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8.12.2021 | The EU Transport Council will convene in Brussels on 9 December 2021. Finland will be represented by Tuuli-Maaria Aalto, Deputy Permanent Representative.https://lvm.fi/en/-/climate-measures-in-fit-for-55-package-on-transport-council-agenda-1606261
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11.6.2020 | The Digibarometer 2020 shows that since last year Finland has improved particularly in the digital capabilities of the public sector but declined in the business sector. The shortage of specialists is already beginning to show in the results.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-ranks-second-in-international-comparison-of-the-use-of-digitalisation-1209272
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26.11.2019 | Finland wants to strengthen the development of data economy and harmonise the development work across different sectors. The key aims for data economy both in Europe and globally are a human-centred approach and sustainability.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/common-rules-will-strengthen-the-development-of-data-economy
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21.11.2019 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on the Transport System and Highways and to certain other related acts. This is a so-called corrective package. The amendments would mainly be technical in nature and concern references to the amended acts.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-the-act-on-the-transport-system-and-highways
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24.9.2021 | First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain, Minister for Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation Nadia Calviño will visit Finland on Monday, 27 September 2021. First Deputy Prime Minister Calviño will be accompanied by Secretary of State for Digitization and Artificial Intelligence Carme Artigas and Secretary of State for Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure Roberto Sánchez. Deputy Prime Minis...https://lvm.fi/en/-/first-deputy-prime-minister-of-spain-nadia-calvino-to-visit-finland-1515945
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15.10.2020 | The Government has proposed a number of amendments to the legislation on taxi services. Amendments have been proposed to the Act on Transport Services, the Vehicle Act and the Road Transport Act. The aim of the changes is to provide reliable taxi services to all customers.https://lvm.fi/en/-/numerous-amendments-proposed-to-taxi-legislation-1236755
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16.12.2020 | On 17 December, the EU environment and climate ministers will meet in Brussels to finalise the EU’s climate commitment to the Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Finland’s representative at the meeting will be Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Krista Mikkonen.https://lvm.fi/en/-/1410903/eu-environment-ministers-meet-in-brussels-to-finalise-the-climate-commitment-to-un
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Updates to list of events of major importance for society - Ministry of Transport and Communications
25.3.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start updating the list of events of major importance for society. Events designated by decree as being of major importance for society refer to events that have to be broadcast by television in the area of Finland so that they are available to a substantial proportion of the public free of charge either as live or recorded broadcasts.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/updates-to-list-of-events-of-major-importance-for-society -
12.5.2022 | On 12 May 2022, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka opened the first Transport System Forum. In future, such forums will be held regularly to discuss the state of the transport system.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-transport-system-development-is-a-long-term-effort
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16.1.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a project to review what type of legislative amendments will be required to support transport automation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-requests-comments-on-transport-automation
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15.10.2020 | The Government has proposed a number of amendments to the legislation on taxi services. Amendments have been proposed to the Act on Transport Services, the Vehicle Act and the Road Transport Act. The aim of the changes is to provide reliable taxi services to all customers.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/numerous-amendments-proposed-to-taxi-legislation
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15.10.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the updated list of events of major importance for society that are to be broadcast on television. It is proposed that women's sports events corresponding to men's events already on the list be added to the list.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/list-of-events-of-major-importance-for-society-sent-out-for-comments
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15.6.2020 | Comments are invited on the government proposal on media support board and government decree regarding government aid for promoting journalistic contents. The deadline for comments is 27 July 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-a-proposal-on-government-support-for-journalism-1210692
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21.4.2020 | The Finnish Government has issued an invitation to apply for electronic communications licences for the purpose of providing telecommunications services within the 26 GHz spectrum (25.1-27.5 GHz). The spectrum can be used to build wireless broadband in mainland Finland using 5G technology.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/registration-for-auction-of-5g-frequencies-is-now-open
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21.4.2020 | The Finnish Government has issued an invitation to apply for electronic communications licences for the purpose of providing telecommunications services within the 26 GHz spectrum (25.1-27.5 GHz). The spectrum can be used to build wireless broadband in mainland Finland using 5G technology.https://lvm.fi/en/-/registration-for-auction-of-5g-frequencies-is-now-open-1166521
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18.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods be comprehensively reformed. The purpose is to harmonise the requirements on transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, vessel and air and to streamline legislation. The aim of the reform is to improve the safety of transport and, in particular, to prevent possible environmental damage.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/legislative-reform-of-transport-of-dangerous-goods-focuses-on-accident-prevention