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5.3.2014 | The information industry provides significant opportunities for business and important benefits for society. It is essential to make sure that these gains are achieved in a healthy manner and in a way that respects the fundamental rights of citizens, stressed Finland's Minister of Housing and Communications Pia Viitanen at the Communications Forum organised in Helsinki on 5 March.https://lvm.fi/en/-/viitanen-the-realisation-of-fundamental-rights-must-be-ensured-in-the-digital-transition-795469
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10.6.2011 | The Government has declared a new application round for TV programme licences in a number of television multiplexes.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/renewed-invitation-for-tv-programme-licence-applications
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29.12.2011 | The Government does not intend to cancel Family Channel Oy's television operating licence, despite the fact that changes will take place in company ownership. The company provides nationwide television service on the SuomiTV channel.https://lvm.fi/en/-/family-channel-can-continue-its-television-operations-785479
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10.3.2011 | Minister of Transport Anu Vehviläinen signed Finavia's ownership strategy on 10 March 2011. The company's ownership strategy supplements the principles of the airport network act with the Ministry of Transport's ownership steering policies.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finavia-ownership-strategy-signed-785833
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17.11.2011 | The Finnish Minister of Transport Ms Merja Kyllönen will participate in the Assembly of the International Maritime Organization IMO in London on 21-22 November 2011. Alongside decisions relating to the activities of the organisation, the meeting will also discuss maritime safety and environmental issues.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-kyllonen-to-attend-imo-assembly
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3.5.2012 | The Government has made a decision in principle outlining the development of basic levels of Internet service, in addition to high-speed Internet connections.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-maintains-a-target-broadband-speed-of-100-megabits-per-second
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11.3.2011 | Following the government's proposal, the President of the Republic appointed LL.M. Harri Pursiainen (53) Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 11 March 2011. Pursiainen will start his new term of office on 1 June 2011.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/pursiainen-to-continue-as-permanent-secretary
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25.1.2013 | The European Commission submitted a programme and proposals for legislative instruments on 24 January 2013 on the use of alternative transport fuels. Finland has been expecting the EU proposals and preparatory work at the national level has been underway during the past year.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-in-a-good-position-to-implement-the-eu-programme-on-alternative-propulsion-792426
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27.3.2008 | Finland’s Government has laid down transport policy guidelines for several parliamentary terms. The guidelines issued as a Government transport policy report to Parliament also state a transport infrastructure investment programme for this parliamentary term. This first report was issued to Parliament on 27 March; in future transport policy guidelines will be laid down in the beginning of every parliamentary term.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/new-guidelines-for-transport-policy
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3.10.2012 | On 1 October 2012, the European Commission announced that early next year it will put forward a proposal on a system for mandatory monitoring and reporting of fuel consumption in shipping. With fuel monitoring, the EU called a time-out in creating a regional emissions regime.https://lvm.fi/en/-/partial-win-for-finland-regarding-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-shipping-789223
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Finland and Russia discussed frequency issues in Helsinki - Ministry of Transport and Communications
9.12.2011 | The Finnish-Russian working group on frequency management has discussed the details of making the 800 MHz frequency band available for broadband use. The working group met on 9 December in Helsinki.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-and-russia-discussed-frequency-issues-in-helsinki -
20.1.2011 | On 20 January 2011, the government appointed Ms Asta Sihvonen-Punkka, Lic. Sc. (Econ.) to the post of Director General of the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority. Ms Sihvonen-Punkka's term of office will commence on 1 March 2011 and end on 30 September 2015.https://lvm.fi/en/-/asta-sihvonen-punkka-appointed-director-general-of-the-finnish-communications-regulatory-authority-785911
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27.3.2008 | Finland's Government has laid down transport policy guidelines for several parliamentary terms. The guidelines issued as a Government transport policy report to Parliament also state a transport infrastructure investment programme for this parliamentary term. This first report was issued to Parliament on 27 March; in future transport policy guidelines will be laid down in the beginning of every parliamentary term.https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-guidelines-for-transport-policy-772441
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28.9.2015 | Regeringen föreslår att Kommunikationsministeriets förvaltningsområde år 2016 ska få ett anslag på 2 932 miljoner euro.https://lvm.fi/sv/-/194055633/regeringen-foreslar-en-budget-pa-2-9-miljarder-euro-for-km-2016
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15.7.2011 | NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY REGULATIONS FOR SHIPShttps://lvm.fi/en/-/decision-by-the-imo-will-reduce-carbon-dioxide-emissions-from-shipping-785659
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10.6.2011 | The Government has declared a new application round for TV programme licences in a number of television multiplexes.https://lvm.fi/en/-/renewed-invitation-for-tv-programme-licence-applications-785709
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25.1.2013 | The European Commission submitted a programme and proposals for legislative instruments on 24 January 2013 on the use of alternative transport fuels. Finland has been expecting the EU proposals and preparatory work at the national level has been underway during the past year.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-in-a-good-position-to-implement-the-eu-programme-on-alternative-propulsion
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5.6.2012 | Minister of Transport Merja Kyllönen inaugurated Gaiamare Ltd's new multipurpose deck cargo vessel at a ceremony held in Turku on 5 June. The ship, with its length of 105 metres and width of 19 metres, became the world's largest vessel designed to use environmentally friendly bio-oils as fuel.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-kyllonen-inaugurated-first-bio-oil-powered-ship-789383
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1.3.2012 | The Finnish Government proposes to the Finnish Parliament that the protocol on amending the air transport agreement between Finland and Russia be ratified. The amendments aim to remove legal limitations on air traffic competition between the two countries.https://lvm.fi/en/-/competition-impediments-in-finnish-russian-air-traffic-to-be-revoked-789557
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6.8.2009 | In the future EU hauliers will be entitled to carry out freight transport operations in Finland for a period of seven days from the vehicle's entry into the country.https://lvm.fi/en/-/stricter-regulations-for-foreign-transport-operators-working-temporarily-in-finland-777402
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29.8.2013 | The European Commission is proposing a decree on the implementation of the Single European Sky. The aim is to improve the overall efficiency of the organisation and management of European airspace. The Single European Sky has already been developed through two legislative packages.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-aims-at-greater-efficiency-in-monitoring-airspace-792286
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5.3.2012 | The Minister of Housing and Communications Krista Kiuru has given a working group the task of assessing the necessity of the recent amendments to the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Electronic Communications, also known as Lex Nokia. The assessment is part of a comprehensive reform of the legislation on electronic communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-kiuru-the-necessity-of-lex-nokia-to-be-reassessed-789537
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29.12.2011 | The Government does not intend to cancel Family Channel Oy's television operating licence, despite the fact that changes will take place in company ownership. The company provides nationwide television service on the SuomiTV channel.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/family-channel-can-continue-its-television-operations
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24.9.2009 | The premises of Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications at Eteläesplanadi 16 in Helsinki will be renovated and refurbished in 2009-2011. For that period some Ministry departments and units will be located nearby in the Helsinki city centre, at Yliopistonkatu 5.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-temporary-premises
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24.9.2009 | The premises of Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications at Eteläesplanadi 16 in Helsinki will be renovated and refurbished in 2009-2011. For that period some Ministry departments and units will be located nearby in the Helsinki city centre, at Yliopistonkatu 5.https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-to-temporary-premises-777372
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1.3.2012 | The Finnish Government proposes to the Finnish Parliament that the protocol on amending the air transport agreement between Finland and Russia be ratified. The amendments aim to remove legal limitations on air traffic competition between the two countries.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/competition-impediments-in-finnish-russian-air-traffic-to-be-revoked
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28.6.2012 | Safety is the first and foremost concern of all activities involving the transport of dangerous goods (TDG). The Ministry of Transport and Communications wants to take Finland to the forefront of safe transport of dangerous goods by ensuring that provisions are observed, companies act in a responsible manner and the routes and means of transport are in good condition. The aim is also to create a set of TDG indicators to support decision making.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-to-be-at-the-forefront-of-safe-transport-of-dangerous-goods
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11.3.2011 | Following the government's proposal, the President of the Republic appointed LL.M. Harri Pursiainen (53) Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 11 March 2011. Pursiainen will start his new term of office on 1 June 2011.https://lvm.fi/en/-/harri-pursiainen-to-continue-as-permanent-secretary-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-785813
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17.11.2011 | The responsibility for ownership matters related to Arctia Shipping Ltd and Meritaito Ltd will be transferred from the Ministry of Transport and Communications to the Prime Minister's Office. The Government endorsed an amendment to the Decree on the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 17 November 2011. The amendment comes into force on 21 November 2011 which is also when the transfer takes effect.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ownership-steering-of-arctia-shipping-ltd-and-meritaito-ltd-to-be-transferred-21
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6.6.2011 | Hamadoun Touré, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union ITU has invited the Finnish Minister of Communications Suvi Lindén as Special Envoy to the ITU Broadband Commission for Digital Development.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/linden-appointed-special-envoy-to-itu-broadband-commission
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EU approves Finland's investment aid to sulphur scrubbers - Ministry of Transport and Communications
24.1.2013 | 23 January 2013 - the European Commission approved amendments to Finland's state aid scheme on vessel investments improving the level of environmental protection. Following the approval, investment aid may also be granted for the purpose of retrofitting vessels with exhaust gas cleaning systems, such as sulphur scrubbers.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-approves-finland-39-s-investment-aid-to-sulphur-scrubbers-792446 -
4.4.2013 | Information Society Code - umbrella for electronic communications provisionshttps://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/information-society-code-umbrella-for-electronic-communications-provisions
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15.12.2011 | The Finnish Government proposes a 9.5 per cent increase to fairway dues in maritime transport. As per the proposal, the increase is to be equally targeted at all payment categories.https://lvm.fi/en/-/fairway-dues-to-rise-785509
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6.8.2009 | In the future EU hauliers will be entitled to carry out freight transport operations in Finland for a period of seven days from the vehicle's entry into the country.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/stricter-regulations-for-foreign-transport-operators-working-in-finland
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3.8.2012 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications is asking the Swedish authorities for a clarification regarding the unclear maximum weight for lorries entering the country. Finland's stance is that the maximum masses should also in the future be those shared by both countries.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finnish-lorries-need-to-be-allowed-the-existing-maximum-weights-in-sweden
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29.8.2013 | The European Commission is proposing a decree on the implementation of the Single European Sky. The aim is to improve the overall efficiency of the organisation and management of European airspace. The Single European Sky has already been developed through two legislative packages.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-aims-at-greater-efficiency-in-monitoring-airspace
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Finland and Russia discussed frequency issues in Helsinki - Ministry of Transport and Communications
9.12.2011 | The Finnish-Russian working group on frequency management has discussed the details of making the 800 MHz frequency band available for broadband use. The working group met on 9 December in Helsinki.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-and-russia-discussed-frequency-issues-in-helsinki-785519 -
24.1.2013 | 23 January 2013 - the European Commission approved amendments to Finland's state aid scheme on vessel investments improving the level of environmental protection. Following the approval, investment aid may also be granted for the purpose of retrofitting vessels with exhaust gas cleaning systems, such as sulphur scrubbers.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-approves-finland
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16.2.2007 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland suggests that construction of a rail line from the city centre of Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa airport be started in 2008.https://lvm.fi/en/-/working-group-construction-of-a-rail-connection-to-the-airport-to-start-in-2008-772451
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28.6.2012 | Safety is the first and foremost concern of all activities involving the transport of dangerous goods (TDG). The Ministry of Transport and Communications wants to take Finland to the forefront of safe transport of dangerous goods by ensuring that provisions are observed, companies act in a responsible manner and the routes and means of transport are in good condition. The aim is also to create a set of TDG indicators to support decision making.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-to-be-at-the-forefront-of-safe-transport-of-dangerous-goods-789333
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15.12.2011 | The Finnish Government proposes a 9.5 per cent increase to fairway dues in maritime transport. As per the proposal, the increase is to be equally targeted at all payment categories.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/fairway-dues-to-rise
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5.10.2011 | The Finnish Government proposes a 12 per cent increase to fairway dues in maritime transport. According to the proposal, the increase should be equally targeted at all payment categories.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/increase-to-fairway-dues-proposed
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13.8.2014 | Andelen nordamerikanska tv-program ökade ifjol, medan antalet inhemska program minskade ytterligare. Detta framgår av en utredning som kommunikationsministeriet låtit göra. 45 procent av de rikstäckande gratiskanalernas utbud utgjordes av nordamerikanska tv-program, medan de inhemska programmens andel stannade på 32 procent.https://lvm.fi/sv/-/andelen-inhemska-tv-program-fortsatte-minska-794460
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5.10.2011 | The Finnish Government proposes a 12 per cent increase to fairway dues in maritime transport. According to the proposal, the increase should be equally targeted at all payment categories.https://lvm.fi/en/-/increase-to-fairway-dues-proposed-785589
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30.1.2014 | The complete reform of legislation applying to electronic communications is making headway. On 30 January 2014, Finland's Government submitted its proposal for Information Society Code to Parliament.https://lvm.fi/en/-/information-society-code-to-parliament-795547
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23.8.2012 | The European Commission has issued a proposal that includes tightening to the periodical vehicle inspections and roadside inspections in the EU area. In addition to improving traffic safety and reducing environmental impacts, the goal is to standardise the inspection procedures and standards in different member states. According to assessments, technical faults in vehicles are a major cause of accidents in the EU area.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-european-commission-to-tighten-vehicle-inspections
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27.8.2013 | A working group of the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications reviewed options for developing the fairway dues system and assessed the need to revise fairway dues legislation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/a-working-group-explored-options-for-developing-the-fairway-dues-system-792296
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27.8.2012 | Minister of Transport Merja Kyllönen regards supporting environmental technologies as a key approach in adapting to sulphur regulations. The means of adaptation and their costs will be a major topic in the government budget session. - Supporting environmental technology could solve three challenges arising from sulphur regulations at once. Investment support targeting environmental technology wo...https://lvm.fi/en/-/support-for-environmental-technology-to-play-key-role-in-adapting-to-sulphur-regulations-789273
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30.1.2014 | The complete reform of legislation applying to electronic communications is making headway. On 30 January 2014, Finland's Government submitted its proposal for Information Society Code to Parliament.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/information-society-code-to-parliament
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27.8.2013 | A working group of the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications reviewed options for developing the fairway dues system and assessed the need to revise fairway dues legislation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/a-working-group-explored-options-for-developing-the-fairway-dues-system
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27.8.2012 | Minister of Transport Merja Kyllönen regards supporting environmental technologies as a key approach in adapting to sulphur regulations. The means of adaptation and their costs will be a major topic in the government budget session. - Supporting environmental technology could solve three challenges arising from sulphur regulations at once. Investment support targeting environmental technology wo...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/support-for-environmental-technology-to-play-key-role-in-adapting-to-sulphur-regulations
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2.6.2009 | At the meeting on 2 June 2009 the Cabinet Committee on Economic Policy supported the Ministry of Transport and Communications' proposals of turning the Shipping Enterprise, Finstaship, into a state-owned company and, as decided earlier, of separating the duties related to internal production at the Finnish Maritime Administration into a state-owned company. Both companies will begin their work on 1 January 2010.https://lvm.fi/en/-/two-new-state-owned-companies-in-the-maritime-sector-777452
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6.6.2011 | Hamadoun Touré, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union ITU has invited the Finnish Minister of Communications Suvi Lindén as Special Envoy to the ITU Broadband Commission for Digital Development.https://lvm.fi/en/-/linden-appointed-special-envoy-to-itu-broadband-commission-785719
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14.6.2012 | Telemarketing of mobile phone subscriptions will be banned for a period of three years. The ban applies to telemarketing for new customers.https://lvm.fi/en/-/a-fixed-term-ban-on-telemarketing-of-mobile-phone-subscriptions-789353
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8.6.2012 | On 8 June 2012, Markku Mylly, CEO of the Finnish Port Association and former Director-General of the Finnish Maritime Administration, was appointed the new Executive Director of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). His term as Executive Director will last 5 years.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/markku-mylly-appointed-executive-director-of-the-emsa
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16.2.2007 | A working group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland suggests that construction of a rail line from the city centre of Helsinki to Helsinki-Vantaa airport be started in 2008.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/working-group-construction-of-a-rail-connection-to-the-airport-to-start-in-2008
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3.8.2012 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications is asking the Swedish authorities for a clarification regarding the unclear maximum weight for lorries entering the country. Finland's stance is that the maximum masses should also in the future be those shared by both countries.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finnish-lorries-need-to-be-allowed-the-existing-maximum-weights-in-sweden-789313
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21.6.2007 | The Government wants to steer Finland towards a competitive information society with a human touch.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/a-minister-led-advisory-board-to-develop-the-ubiquitous-information-society
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4.4.2013 | Information Society Code - umbrella for electronic communications provisionshttps://lvm.fi/en/-/information-society-code-umbrella-for-electronic-communications-provisions-792386
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23.10.2013 | The Finnish Meteorological Institute, which falls under the administrative sector of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, is in a consortium which has taken on the task of updating the greenhouse gas emission report of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The aim of the update is to get information that is as detailed and up to date as possible on the real emissions from maritime transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-participating-in-key-study-of-greenhouse-gases-from-maritime-transport-792256