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  1. 26.9.2018 | A survey on ending the seasonal time changes will be available on Otakantaa.fi site from 26 September to 12 October 2018.  It will provide an opportunity to express views on what should be Finland's permanent standard time in future: summer-time, winter-time or some other time zone. 
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/online-survey-on-ending-the-seasonal-time-changes-opens-984628
  2. 21.5.2014 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing an amendment to the Road Traffic Act that would allow for driverless robotic cars to drive within a restricted area on public roads. The act in question would constitute experimental legislation that would be in force for five years starting at the beginning of 2015.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/mintc-to-launch-an-experiment-that-would-allow-for-robotic-cars-795399
  3. 26.9.2016 | Ms Anne Berner, Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications, will visit Canada and the United States of America on 26-30 September.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-visits-canada-and-the-usa
  4. 7.9.2017 | The Postal Act will be reformed so that the delivery and collection obligations for universal service products and the requirements for the speed of delivery of letters will be made more flexible. The aim of the amendments is to respond to the changes in the operating environment. The reform will apply to universal service products, i.e. letters or parcels below 2 kg in weight carrying a postage stamp.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/postal-act-reform-opens-doors-to-new-postal-services-951666
  5. 2.12.2016 | Minister Berner: An Ambitious Free Flow of Data Initiative is Essential for the European Data Economy Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 2.12.2016 14.12 Type: Press release During the TTE Council lunch meeting, the ministers...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministeri-berner-kunnianhimoinen-tietojen-vapaata-liikkuvuutta-koskeva-aloite-on-tarkea-euroopan-tietotaloudelle
  6. 5.6.2014 | The task of maintaining the Boat Register will be transferred from the Local Register Offices to Finnish Transport Safety Agency Trafi as part of efforts to centralise the registers for various vehicles to a single agency. Trafi currently already manages the registers for most vehicles.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-boat-register-to-be-taken-over-by-trafi-795389
  7. 7.9.2017 | Postal Act reform opens doors to new postal services Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 7.9.2017 13.23 Type: Press release The Postal Act will be reformed so that the delivery and collection obligations for universal service...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/postal-act-reform-opens-doors-to-new-postal-services
  8. 19.4.2016 | Minister Berner meets the Russian Transport Minister in St. Petersburg Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.4.2016 11.41 Type: Press release Ms Anne Berner, Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications, will meet Mr M...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/berner-tapaa-venajan-liikenneministerin-pietarissa
  9. 27.9.2018 | Improvements to everyday mobility through Act on Transport Services Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 27.9.2018 13.19 Type: Press release A favourable environment for digitalisation and new business models is being created ...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/improvements-to-everyday-mobility-through-act-on-transport-services
  10. 1.12.2017 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will represent Finland at meetings of the EU Telecommunications Council and the EU Transport Council, to be held on 4 December and 5 December respectively.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-attend-eu-transport-and-telecommunications-council-meetings-958780
  11. 24.11.2016 | The spectrum auction for 700 MHz spectrum ended on 24 November. The winning operators were DNA, Elisa and TeliaSonera Finland. The auction will generate EUR 66.33 million in revenue to the State of Finland.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/700-mhz-spectrum-to-dna-elisa-and-teliasonera-913011
  12. 1.12.2017 | Minister Berner to attend EU Transport and Telecommunications Council meetings Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 1.12.2017 15.08 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will represent Finlan...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-attend-eu-transport-and-telecommunications-council-meetings
  13. 17.6.2014 | A Ministerial Round Table that was held in connection with the ITS Europe 2014 Congress in Helsinki adopted a statement about more user-oriented transport policy. The aim is to provide the users with tailored and interoperable transport services that meet the varying needs of everyday life.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-virkkunen-new-transport-services-open-up-business-opportunities-795345
  14. 24.11.2016 | 700 MHz spectrum to DNA, Elisa and TeliaSonera Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 24.11.2016 15.27 Type: Press release The spectrum auction for 700 MHz spectrum ended on 24 November. The winning operators were DNA, Elisa and...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/700-alueen-taajuudet-kolmelle-toimijalle
  15. 13.4.2018 | Satellite navigation is part of our everyday life. In addition to navigation, satellite positioning is required in electric and communications networks and transport services, for example. However, these systems and services do not function optimally in high latitudes, especially in the Arctic areas.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/authorities-and-researchers-to-seek-solutions-to-arctic-navigation-970696
  16. 6.9.2019 | On 6 September 2019, the Ministry of Transport and Communications circulated for comments the Government proposal on postponing the entry into force of the acts on lightweight vehicles. According to the proposal, the entry into force would be postponed by one year until 1 November 2020.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/draft-proposal-on-postponing-the-entry-into-force-of-the-act-on-lightweight-vehicles-circulated-for-comments
  17. 15.2.2017 | The total overhaul of the Road Traffic Act (Tieliikennelaki 267/1981) has transitioned to the statement phase. The regulations concerning action and behaviour in road transport have been compiled in the legal draft. With this renewal, the regulatory framework would be streamlined to replace the ambiguities and shortcomings of the old legislation as well as prepare road transport for rapid technical advancement and automation.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-road-traffic-law-would-bring-clarity-to-traffic-rules-and-prepare-for-automation-922214
  18. 6.9.2019 | On 6 September 2019, the Ministry of Transport and Communications circulated for comments the Government proposal on postponing the entry into force of the acts on lightweight vehicles. According to the proposal, the entry into force would be postponed by one year until 1 November 2020.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/draft-proposal-on-postponing-the-entry-into-force-of-the-act-on-lightweight-vehicles-circulated-for-comments-1019832
  19. 18.4.2016 | Transport Code enables better transport services and flexible business operations Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 18.4.2016 13.00 Type: Press release Legal provisions on transport market will be brought together under one...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/liikennekaari-mahdollistaa-paremmat-liikennepalvelut-ja-helpottaa-yritysten-toimintaa
  20. 28.11.2014 | According to a recent study Finland is well-positioned to start extensive and continuous use of biofuels in aviation. The key issue to be solved is profitability, since biofuels are currently clearly more expensive than fossil aviation fuels.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/deployment-of-aviation-biofuels-studied-795121
  21. 5.6.2018 | The opening of passenger rail transport to competition proceeds with corporate reorganisation Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 5.6.2018 9.18 Type: Press release The Government has been preparing the opening of passenger ra...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-opening-of-passenger-rail-transport-to-competition-proceeds-with-corporate-reorganisation
  22. 12.9.2017 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will visit Singapore on 14-18 September. Minister Berner will meet the Minister of Transport and the Minister of Communications and Information of Singapore, speak at a ministerial event at the Singapore International Cyber Week, and meet with representatives of Finnish companies in Singapore.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-singapore-951769
  23. 12.9.2017 | Minister Berner to Singapore Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 12.9.2017 10.15 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will visit Singapore on 14-18 September. Minister Berner will meet the ...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-singapore
  24. 19.12.2017 | Government proposal: Improvements to information security of essential services to society Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.12.2017 15.52 Type: Press release On 19 December 2017, the Government submitted to Parliament a...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-proposal-improvements-to-information-security-of-essential-services-to-society
  25. 31.5.2016 | The annual general meeting of Finavia Corporation was held in Helsinki on 31 May 2016. The meeting adopted the financial statements for 2015, discharging the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer from liability. The seven current members of the Board were reappointed for 2016.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/shareholders-meeting-instructs-finavia-to-address-the-derivatives-contracts
  26. 14.11.2016 | Cooperation group on aircraft noise management at Helsinki Airport Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 14.11.2016 11.54 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group on coopera...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/yhteistyoryhma-helsinki-vantaan-lentomelun-hallintaan
  27. 31.5.2016 | The annual general meeting of Finavia Corporation was held in Helsinki on 31 May 2016. The meeting adopted the financial statements for 2015, discharging the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer from liability. The seven current members of the Board were reappointed for 2016.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/shareholders-meeting-instructs-finavia-to-address-the-derivatives-contracts-2
  28. 13.6.2017 | State ownership structure of Cinia Group to be simplified Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 13.6.2017 8.30 Type: Press release Cinia Group Ltd, a subsidiary of Governia Oy, will be transferred to direct state ownership. Res...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/state-ownership-structure-of-cinia-group-to-be-simplified
  29. 1.9.2015 | Finland a good environment for experiments in automated transport Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 1.9.2015 12.15 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland has released a plan for promotin...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/suomesta-otollinen-ymparisto-automaattiliikenteen-kokeiluille
  30. 5.10.2015 | More flexible postal services through a legislative reform Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 5.10.2015 15.19 Type: Press release In line with the Government Programme the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland ...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/lakiuudistuksella-haetaan-joustavuutta-postitoimintaan
  31. 6.3.2017 | Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner has invited Nordic transport and energy ministers to discuss the changes taking place in the transport sector. The meeting will be held on 8 March at the Neste refinery in Kilpilahti, Porvoo.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-meets-her-nordic-colleagues-to-discuss-emission-reductions-in-transport-924170
  32. 4.2.2015 | Minister of Transport and Local Government Paula Risikko believes that Finland has the necessary prerequisites for the utilisation of digitalisation and to succeed in the development of transport services even in fierce international competition.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-risikko-finland-to-be-world-s-top-transport-service-developer-796995
  33. 13.4.2018 | Satellite navigation is part of our everyday life. In addition to navigation, satellite positioning is required in electric and communications networks and transport services, for example. However, these systems and services do not function optimally in high latitudes, especially in the Arctic areas.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/authorities-and-researchers-to-seek-solutions-to-arctic-navigation
  34. 23.10.2017 | Minister Berner to attend the EU Telecommunications Council meeting in Luxembourg Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 23.10.2017 15.07 Type: Press release European Union telecommunications ministers will meet in Luxembourg on...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-attend-the-eu-telecommunications-council-meeting-in-luxembourg
  35. 11.6.2020 | The Government is proposing a reform to the Act on Electronic Communications Services. The objectives of the change include the improvement of the consumers' position, the promotion of both investments into communications networks and the availability of communications services as well as ensuring the security of communication networks better. The Government gave the proposal to the Parliament on Thursday, 11 June 2020.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislation-on-electronic-communication-to-be-reformed-1210174
  36. 5.4.2019 | The new East Railway would improve transport connections in Eastern and Southern Finland and from Helsinki to Saint Petersburg. It would both shorten the route and reduce the travel time between Helsinki and Kouvola. The East Railway would be a significant new connection from Eastern Finland via Kouvola and Porvoo to Helsinki Airport. However, reductions in travel times would be moderate in relation to investment costs.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/report-on-the-east-railway-completed
  37. 7.5.2018 | Legislative amendments increasing information security of services essential to society into force Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 7.5.2018 16.16 Type: Press release Several legislative amendments that increase informatio...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/legislative-amendments-increasing-information-security-of-services-essential-to-society-into-force
  38. 7.10.2014 | Media innovation support will begin to be granted for the development of new digital services aimed at the Finnish public.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-kiuru-media-support-for-new-digital-services-795171
  39. 5.10.2015 | In line with the Government Programme the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland has started the process of improving legal provisions and has thus initiated a project to reform postal legislation. The goal is a postal services act that would be more flexible and better meet the needs of the changing environment.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/more-flexible-postal-services-through-a-legislative-reform-857425
  40. 11.12.2018 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications received a total of 24 statements in its consultation round concerning the abandonment of time changes. A citizen survey arranged via the Otakantaa.fi service also elicited many free-form responses.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/statements-support-abandoning-time-changes-990269
  41. 11.12.2018 | Statements support abandoning time changes Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 11.12.2018 13.34 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications received a total of 24 statements in its consultation round conc...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/statements-support-abandoning-time-changes
  42. 11.10.2018 | Minister Berner: Finland strives to reduce emissions from shipping Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 11.10.2018 13.45 Type: Press release Finland aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping and to have global nego...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-finland-strives-to-reduce-emissions-from-shipping
  43. 19.11.2015 | The Finnish Government has today appointed Director-Generals of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The appointments will take effect from 1 January 2016. The Corporate Governance Department will be headed by Mr Juhapekka Ristola, Master of Laws; the Services Department by Ms Minna Kivimäki, Master of Laws; the Data Department by Mr Olli-Pekka Rantala, Master of Social Sciences; and the Networks Department by Mr Mikael Nyberg, Master of Laws. Their term of office will be five years.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-director-generals-appointed-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-857295
  44. 18.10.2018 | Water Transport Act aims to improve safety and increases preparedness for the future Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 18.10.2018 13.30 Type: Press release The Government has proposed a new Water Transport Act, which would ...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/water-transport-act-aims-to-improve-safety-and-increases-preparedness-for-the-future
  45. 11.10.2018 | Finland aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping and to have global negotiations on concrete measures for reducing these emissions initiated next year. The issue of greenhouse gas emissions from shipping will be negotiated in the meeting of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) in London on 22-26 October 2018.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-finland-strives-to-reduce-emissions-from-shipping-985979
  46. 5.6.2017 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will meet with Houlin Zhao, the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Helsinki on 6 June.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-meet-itu-secretary-general-939185
  47. 19.9.2017 | Minister Berner to attend a meeting of transport ministers in Tallinn Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.9.2017 9.11 Type: Press release An informal meeting of European Union energy and transport ministers will be held on...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-attend-a-meeting-of-transport-ministers-in-tallinn
  48. 9.6.2017 | Taina Pieski to be Director of Strategic Affairs at the Ministry of Transport and Communications Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 9.6.2017 9.00 Type: Press release Taina Pieski has been appointed Director of Strategic Affa...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/taina-pieski-to-be-director-of-strategic-affairs-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
  49. 19.9.2017 | An informal meeting of European Union energy and transport ministers will be held on 19-21 September in Tallinn. Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner and Minister for Housing, Energy and the Environment Kimmo Tiilikainen will represent Finland in the meeting.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-attend-a-meeting-of-transport-ministers-in-tallinn-952325
  50. 30.3.2017 | On 30 March 2017, the Finnish Government appointed Air Navigation Services Finland Oy as the air traffic service provider responsible for Finland's air traffic control, aerodrome and approach control services.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/state-air-navigation-service-company-to-start-operations-mintc-responsible-for-ownership-steering-928623
  51. 12.11.2015 | On 12 November 2015 the Finnish Government granted new network operating licences for antenna television for the licence period beginning in 2017. Among the licensees is a new operator in the market, Norkring As from Norway.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-network-operator-in-the-antenna-television-market-857325
  52. 21.6.2017 | Taxi fares to be raised by around one per cent Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 21.6.2017 13.44 Type: Press release Maximum consumer prices for taxi transport services will rise by an average of one per cent on 30 June 201...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/taxi-fares-to-be-raised-by-around-one-per-cent
  53. 15.5.2018 | Tallinn tunnel Task Force: Unique mega-project requires private sector participation Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 15.5.2018 12.05 Type: Press release The Helsinki-Tallinn Tunnel is a large-scale project that would requ...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/tallinn-tunnel-task-force-unique-mega-project-requires-private-sector-participation
  54. 15.5.2018 | The Helsinki-Tallinn Tunnel is a large-scale project that would require the involvement of the private sector in order to proceed. The tunnel would have wide-ranging positive effects on both countries, and it would enhance traffic between Europe and Asia.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/tallinn-tunnel-task-force-unique-mega-project-requires-private-sector-participation-972876
  55. 21.6.2017 | Maximum consumer prices for taxi transport services will rise by an average of one per cent on 30 June 2017. The Government issued a Decree on taxi fares on 21 June.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/taxi-fares-to-be-raised-by-around-one-per-cent-941411
  56. 5.7.2017 | The European Commission has issued a proposal for a regulation that would safeguard fair competition in air transport.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-s-aviation-regulation-aims-to-ensure-fair-competition-947729
  57. 28.3.2018 | The Government has issued a resolution on the digitalisation of freight transport data. The aim of the resolution is to boost the digitalisation of the logistics sector and promote new business opportunities. It also paves the way for Finland as a hub for international transport and supports emission reduction targets in the transport sector. The resolution is part of the Government key project on building a growth environment for digital businesses.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/data-utilisation-and-intelligent-automation-to-boost-the-digitalisation-of-logistics-970248
  58. 5.6.2017 | Minister Berner to meet ITU Secretary-General Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 5.6.2017 16.28 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will meet with Houlin Zhao, the Secretary-General of th...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-meet-itu-secretary-general
  59. 31.1.2018 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a project to develop the weights and dimensions of heavy-duty vehicles. The aim is to improve cost efficiency and energy efficiency and to reduce the emissions from transport.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/weights-and-dimensions-of-heavy-duty-vehicles-under-development-963906
  60. 18.10.2018 | The Government has proposed a new Water Transport Act, which would ensure that all water transport legislation is up to date and found in one place.  The aim of the reform is to facilitate automation as well as to increase the safety of water transport and responsible boating. The new law would also bring clarity to the roles and tasks of authorities.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/water-transport-act-aims-to-improve-safety-and-increases-preparedness-for-the-future-986237