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26.9.2018 | 5G spectrum auction begins Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 26.9.2018 8.55 Type: Press release The Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority will start the auction of operating licences within the spectrum of 3410-3800 M...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/5g-spectrum-auction-begins
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17.12.2019 | On Tuesday, 17 December 2019, the representatives of Finland's, Norway's, Estonia's and Latvia's civil and military aviation met in Helsinki to discuss cooperation on airspace management in their regions.https://lvm.fi/en/-/cooperation-on-the-north-european-airspace-block-discussed-in-helsinki-1026196
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17.12.2019 | On Tuesday, 17 December 2019, the representatives of Finland's, Norway's, Estonia's and Latvia's civil and military aviation met in Helsinki to discuss cooperation on airspace management in their regions.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/cooperation-on-the-north-european-airspace-block-discussed-in-helsinki
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27.10.2020 | The Climate Policy Roundtable will hold its fourth meeting on Wednesday 28 October. The main topics to be discussed are the roadmap to fossil-free transport and how fair and just treatment of stakeholders will be taken into account in preparing the roadmap.https://lvm.fi/en/-/1410903/climate-policy-roundtable-to-discuss-just-transition-towards-fossil-free-transport
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19.12.2018 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has requested Kirsi Karlamaa, who will start as Director-General of the Transport and Communications Agency on 1 January 2019, to review the practices relating to the planning, provision and maintenance of electronic services of the Transport Safety Agency, Trafi. Special attention was requested to be paid to information security and data protection issues. The functionality of the management and decision making system will also be examined.https://lvm.fi/en/-/internal-review-of-e-services-starts-in-trafi-992362
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8.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is due to meet between 10 and 17 June 2021. The aim of this remote meeting is to decide on a short-term measure to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of international shipping. Finland supports effective global rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.https://lvm.fi/en/-/imo-seeks-global-solution-to-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping-1376249
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4.5.2021 | The European Commission intends to make a proposal on extending emissions trading to maritime transport in the summer of 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-influences-shipping-emissions-trading-1296879
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18.3.2020 | On 18 March, EU transport ministers held a video conference to discuss the effects of the coronavirus in the transport sector as well as the necessary measures to minimise disturbances in the internal market. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-transport-ministers-discussed-the-effects-of-the-coronavirus-in-the-transport-sector-1035026
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9.7.2020 | The professional qualification requirements for lorry, bus and coach drivers set out in the Driving Licence Act and the Act on Transport Services have been updated to meet the requirements in EU legislation. The President of the Republic approved the amendments on 9 July 2020, and they entered into force on 13 July 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-regulation-on-professional-qualifications-in-road-transport
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13.12.2018 | Ministry's assessment of Trafi reports – Trafi services aimed to open as soon as possible Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 13.12.2018 13.35 Type: Press release On 12 December 2018, the Ministry of Transport and Communicati...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministry-s-assessment-of-trafi-reports-trafi-services-aimed-to-open-as-soon-as-possible
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13.12.2018 | On 12 December 2018, the Ministry of Transport and Communications received from the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority the first preliminary expert opinion it had requested concerning the data protection of the electronic services provided by the Finnish Transport Safety Agency, Trafi. It also received an assessment by the Director-General of Trafi on whether other parts of Trafi's e-services than the driver data service could be legally and safely taken into use.https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-s-assessment-of-trafi-reports-trafi-services-aimed-to-open-as-soon-as-possible-990520
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3.5.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is requesting statements on the drafts of Government Decrees concerning lightweight cars.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/decrees-that-will-supplement-legislation-on-lightweight-cars-submitted-for-statements
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24.9.2020 | The Government supports the European Commission's proposal to make a derogation and extend the period for selling L-category vehicles (e.g. mopeds, motor cycles and moped cars) that were manufactured in spring 2020 and meet the Euro 4 standard until the end of 2021.The aim is to make it easier for the vehicle industry to cope with the fall in sales caused by the coronavirus epidemic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-supports-commission-proposal-for-derogations-regarding-l-category-vehicles
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13.7.2018 | Traffic control services to be incorporated Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 13.7.2018 11.25 Type: Press release The President of the Republic has confirmed an act on the incorporation of the current traffic control and ma...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/traffic-control-services-to-be-incorporated
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18.3.2020 | On 18 March, EU transport ministers held a video conference to discuss the effects of the coronavirus in the transport sector as well as the necessary measures to minimise disturbances in the internal market. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-transport-ministers-discussed-the-effects-of-the-coronavirus-in-the-transport-sector
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10.12.2018 | Ministry requests a report on the information security and data protection of Transport Safety Agency’s services Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 10.12.2018 13.31 Type: Press release During the weekend and in the beginning...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministry-requests-a-report-on-the-information-security-and-data-protection-of-transport-safety-agency-s-services
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5.7.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted a global short-term emission reduction measure. The decision is insufficient for any clear reduction of emissions in line with IMO targets. Finland joined the other EU Member States in opposing the inadequate level of carbon intensity cuts at a session that concluded on 17 June.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/imo-agrees-weak-solution-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping
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13.7.2018 | The President of the Republic has confirmed an act on the incorporation of the current traffic control and management services of the Finnish Transport Agency into a limited liability company. The new company is to ensure safety and smooth flow of maritime, railway and road traffic. The Act will enter into force on 1 January 2019.https://lvm.fi/en/-/traffic-control-services-to-be-incorporated-980658
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1.10.2020 | The Government considers it very important to be able to address effectively the sexual exploitation of children on the internet and supports the European Commission's proposal for a regulation to combat child sexual abuse online.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-supports-commission-proposal-to-combat-child-sexual-abuse-online
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14.3.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications can continue the preparations for the railway project companies promoting the Suomi-rata ("Finland rail line") and Turun tunnin juna ("high-speed Helsinki-Turku rail line"), but the shareholder agreements of the companies will be approved by the next Government.https://lvm.fi/en/-/railway-projects-proceed-approval-of-shareholder-agreements-of-two-project-companies-is-postponed-1002755
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24.11.2020 | Hallituksen talouspoliittinen ministerivaliokunta linjasi kokouksessaan 24. marraskuuta, että Suomi ottaa vuoden 2024 aikana kansallisesti käyttöönsä eurooppalaisen Galileo-satelliittipaikannusjärjestelmän julkisesti säännellyn palvelun (Public Regulated Service, PRS-palvelu).https://lvm.fi/-/194055633/galileo-paikannusjarjestelman-viranomaispalvelu-prs-kayttoon-suomessa-2024
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28.3.2019 | The Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Signatures will be amended. The aim is to increase the supply of secure and reliable electronic services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-amendments-on-strong-electronic-identification-enter-into-force-1003183
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5.11.2020 | On 5 November 2020, the Government submitted a letter on the European Commission's proposal concerning the implementation of the Single European Sky (SES) to Parliament. In the proposed Regulation, four previous SES regulations have been merged into one regulation. In addition, the Commission proposes that the Regulation on establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency be amended by adding provisions on the Performance Review Body of the Single European Sky to it.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-considers-the-objectives-of-the-single-european-sky-worthwhile-1240687
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1.2.2021 | A revision of the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport is underway. The draft has been modified based on initial comments, and the requirements for ports and the authorities have been relaxed. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft by 12 February.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport-circulated-for-second-comments-reduced-requirements-for-ports-and-authorities
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23.1.2020 | Statsrådet beslutade den 23 januari 2020 att det inte återtar MTV Oy:s programkoncessioner för televisionsverksamhet trots ändrad bestämmanderätt i bolaget.https://lvm.fi/sv/-/mtv-ab-far-behalla-sin-koncession-1030255
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10.12.2018 | During the weekend and in the beginning of this week, a new online service of the Finnish Transport Safety Agency, Trafi, attracted a lot of media coverage and also generated a wide discussion in the social media. The information security and data protection of the service were criticised.https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-requests-a-report-on-the-information-security-and-data-protection-of-transport-safety-agency-s-services-990222
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24.4.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has drafted a proposal on amending the Act on Fairway Dues.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/comments-invited-on-discontinuation-of-fairway-dues
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19.12.2018 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has received from the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority a second expert assessment it had requested concerning the information security and data protection of the electronic services of the Transport Safety Agency, Trafi.https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-receives-second-assessment-of-the-information-security-and-data-protection-of-trafi-s-services-992450
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14.3.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications can continue the preparations for the railway project companies promoting the Suomi-rata ("Finland rail line") and Turun tunnin juna ("high-speed Helsinki-Turku rail line"), but the shareholder agreements of the companies will be approved by the next Government.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/railway-projects-proceed-approval-of-shareholder-agreements-of-two-project-companies-is-postponed
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26.6.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to assist in further preparation of the temporary government grant intended to support journalism. The members of the working group will represent the media sector and experts in the field. The term of the group will be from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/working-group-appointed-to-prepare-state-support-for-journalism-1214751
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15.4.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has drafted a government proposal for temporary amendments to legislation within the Ministry's administrative branch.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-private-car-use-by-people-in-risk-groups-safeguarded-also-in-emergency-conditions
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30.9.2020 | Negotiations on an eastern rail link project company will continue based on the Airport-Porvoo-Kouvola railway route.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eastern-rail-link-project-company-negotiations-to-continue-based-on-porvoo-kouvola-route-1233539
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23.11.2020 | At the 75th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on 16-20 November, Member States reached a compromise on the rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping in the short term.https://lvm.fi/en/-/compromise-on-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping-1243673
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23.11.2020 | At the 75th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on 16-20 November, Member States reached a compromise on the rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping in the short term.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/compromise-on-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping
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Additional funding for the National Cyber Security Centre - Ministry of Transport and Communications
8.4.2020 | In its second supplementary budget, the Government proposes EUR 300,000 of additional funding for the National Cyber Security Centre under the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency. The aim is to step up the operations of the Centre during the coronavirus epidemic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/additional-funding-for-the-national-cyber-security-centre -
1.2.2021 | A revision of the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport is underway. The draft has been modified based on initial comments, and the requirements for ports and the authorities have been relaxed. The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft by 12 February.https://lvm.fi/en/-/act-on-environmental-protection-in-maritime-transport-circulated-for-second-comments-reduced-requirements-for-ports-and-authorities-1254822
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24.9.2020 | The Government supports the European Commission's proposal to make a derogation and extend the period for selling L-category vehicles (e.g. mopeds, motor cycles and moped cars) that were manufactured in spring 2020 and meet the Euro 4 standard until the end of 2021.The aim is to make it easier for the vehicle industry to cope with the fall in sales caused by the coronavirus epidemic.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-supports-commission-proposal-for-derogations-regarding-l-category-vehicles-1231771
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14.5.2020 | On 29 April 2020, the European Commission issued four regulatory proposals for the transport sector with the aim of providing relief to the sector during the COVID-19 epidemic. The proposals will increase flexibility and remove administrative obstacles in road, rail, air, inland waterway and maritime transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/regulatory-proposals-from-the-commission-for-the-transport-sector
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16.4.2018 | Minister Berner to Strasbourg Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 16.4.2018 10.42 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will meet Members of the European Parliament on 16-17 April 2018 in St...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-strasbourg
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8.6.2020 | The auction on 26 GHz (25.1-27.5 GHz) spectrum arranged by the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom was concluded on 8 June 2020. The participants in the auction were Elisa Corporation, Telia Finland Plc and DNA Plc that submitted the winning bids for the construction of the 5G networks. The auction generated EUR 21 million in revenue to the state.https://lvm.fi/en/-/5g-spectrum-auction-concluded-1206517
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11.2.2019 | The high purchase prices of electric vehicles and challenges of charging in housing companies are currently slowing down the development of the electric vehicle market and public charging infrastructure and the natural growth of the electric vehicle base. A cost-efficient way to accelerate the market would be to introduce more electric vehicles to the vehicle base, but this will require effective promotion measures in the next few years.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/report-electric-and-gas-vehicles-need-cost-efficient-support-measures
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31.7.2020 | The social and market aspects of the EU Mobility Package for road transport have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 31 July 2020, in line with the agreement reached earlier in the negotiations. The Mobility Package clarifies previously ambiguous regulations in the sector and harmonises their application in different Member States. Uniform rules also promote road safety for all road users.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-mobility-package-introduces-new-rules-on-road-transport-1220798
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31.7.2020 | The social and market aspects of the EU Mobility Package for road transport have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 31 July 2020, in line with the agreement reached earlier in the negotiations. The Mobility Package clarifies previously ambiguous regulations in the sector and harmonises their application in different Member States. Uniform rules also promote road safety for all road users.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-mobility-package-introduces-new-rules-on-road-transport
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17.9.2019 | The Government has agreed on the budget proposal for 2020. In order to combat climate change, investments will be made in promoting low-emission transport and walking and cycling. The government budget session also agreed on additional funding for the basic transport infrastructure management.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/additional-funding-for-climate-action-and-basic-transport-infrastructure-management-in-the-budget-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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30.9.2020 | Negotiations on an eastern rail link project company will continue based on the Airport-Porvoo-Kouvola railway route.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eastern-rail-link-project-company-negotiations-to-continue-based-on-porvoo-kouvola-route
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29.11.2018 | The Government proposes an amendment to the Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Signatures. The aim of the proposal is to increase the supply of secure and reliable electronic services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/availability-of-digital-services-to-be-promoted-by-improving-competitiveness-of-electronic-identification-988285
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24.4.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has drafted a proposal on amending the Act on Fairway Dues.https://lvm.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-discontinuation-of-fairway-dues-1167813
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24.8.2018 | Draft act on remote piloting to a new consultation round Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 24.8.2018 14.49 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent a draft Act on remote piloting to a new ro...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/draft-act-on-remote-piloting-to-a-new-consultation-round
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23.1.2020 | Statsrådet beslutade den 23 januari 2020 att det inte återtar MTV Oy:s programkoncessioner för televisionsverksamhet trots ändrad bestämmanderätt i bolaget.https://lvm.fi/sv/-/194055633/mtv-far-behalla-sin-koncession
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31.10.2019 | The Government appointed Juhani Damski, Doctor of Philosophy, as Director-General of the Finnish Meteorological Institute as of 1 January 2020 until 31 December 2023, however, only for the duration of Petteri Taalas' leave of absence.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/juhani-damski-reappointed-as-director-general-of-the-finnish-meteorological-institute
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31.8.2017 | Decisions on new transport infrastructure projects and the scrapping incentive Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 31.8.2017 13.40 Type: Press release The Government has agreed on its budget proposal for 2018. In the Budget, ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/decisions-on-new-transport-infrastructure-projects-and-the-scrapping-incentive
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25.3.2020 | On 25 March 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications invited comments on the draft government proposal on amending the Maritime Act. The provisions on the Average Adjuster are proposed to be reformed and included in the Maritime Act.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/reforms-to-legislation-on-average-adjuster
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7.10.2020 | On 7 October 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications arranged a ministerial Meeting on Connected and Automated driving. The aim of the meeting was to speed up the European cooperation for promoting transport automation. The meeting conclusions state that transport automation should be based on a human-centred approach.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/high-level-meeting-on-connected-and-automated-driving-aims-at-strengthening-cooperation
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8.3.2018 | Myregion.fi is a new website designed for all residents of the new counties that are to be set up as part of the reform. The website was launched on 8 March. It explains all about the regional government, health and social services reform by showing how it will affect people’s everyday lives.https://lvm.fi/en/-/10623/how-will-the-regional-government-health-and-social-services-reform-affect-your-everyday-life-to-find-out-go-to-myregion.fi.
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16.4.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will meet Members of the European Parliament on 16-17 April 2018 in Strasbourg, France. She will also have a meeting with Finnish European Parliament Members.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-strasbourg-970756
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28.3.2019 | The Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Signatures will be amended. The aim is to increase the supply of secure and reliable electronic services.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/legislative-amendments-on-strong-electronic-identification-enter-into-force
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26.6.2020 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to assist in further preparation of the temporary government grant intended to support journalism. The members of the working group will represent the media sector and experts in the field. The term of the group will be from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/working-group-appointed-to-prepare-state-support-for-journalism
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25.3.2020 | On 25 March 2020, the Ministry of Transport and Communications invited comments on the draft government proposal on amending the Maritime Act. The provisions on the Average Adjuster are proposed to be reformed and included in the Maritime Act.https://lvm.fi/en/-/reforms-to-legislation-on-average-adjuster
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9.7.2020 | The professional qualification requirements for lorry, bus and coach drivers set out in the Driving Licence Act and the Act on Transport Services have been updated to meet the requirements in EU legislation. The President of the Republic approved the amendments on 9 July 2020, and they entered into force on 13 July 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-regulation-on-professional-qualifications-in-road-transport-1218279
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24.8.2018 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent a draft Act on remote piloting to a new round of consultation. Remote piloting refers to experiments subject to a licence where piloting takes place outside the vessel to be piloted.https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-act-on-remote-piloting-to-a-new-consultation-round-981758