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25.5.2016 | The Telecoms Ministers of the European Union will meet in Brussels on 26 May. Finland's representative at the meeting will be Ms Anne Berner, Minister of Transport and Communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-attend-the-eu-telecommunications-council
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25.5.2016 | The Telecoms Ministers of the European Union will meet in Brussels on 26 May. Finland's representative at the meeting will be Ms Anne Berner, Minister of Transport and Communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-attend-the-eu-telecommunications-council-1
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28.2.2018 | On the basis of the final report published in February on the railway tunnel project between Helsinki and Tallinn, the FinEst Link, the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has set up a task force to examine whether and how to proceed in the project.https://lvm.fi/en/-/task-force-to-examine-the-tallinn-tunnel-project-967432
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8.12.2017 | The Russian Ministry of Transport has decided to restrict bus and coach traffic on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road from 11 December 2017 to 31 March 2018. The restrictions apply to buses and coaches only, not to passenger cars or freight transport. For now, restrictions are set on traffic flows from Russia via the Nuijamaa border crossing station only. Other border crossing points operate as normal.https://lvm.fi/en/-/restrictions-on-bus-and-coach-traffic-on-the-saimaa-canal-maintenance-road-from-11.12.2017-to-31.3.2018-958953
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19.2.2016 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has decided that the operating licences for commercial use of the 700 MHz frequency bands will be auctioned. The auction, which is to take place at the end of the year, will be arranged by the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority.https://lvm.fi/en/-/licences-for-commercial-use-of-the-700-mhz-band-to-be-auctioned-1
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19.3.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will take part in Arctic Meteorology Summit on 20 March in Levi, Finland. The Summit is organised by the Finnish Meteorological Institute. The event is part of the Arctic super week and programme of Finland's Chairmanship of the Arctic Council. Minister Berner is one of the keynote speakers at the event.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-arctic-meteorology-summit-968366
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14.12.2017 | More information about traffic restrictions on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road in a transport working group meeting Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 14.12.2017 16.16 Type: Press release Deputy Transport Minister of the R...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/more-information-about-traffic-restrictions-on-the-saimaa-canal-maintenance-road-in-a-transport-working-group-meeting
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14.12.2017 | Deputy Transport Minister of the Russian Federation Sergei Aristov has confirmed the earlier information about the Transport Ministry's decision to restrict bus and coach traffic on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road from 11 December 2017 to 31 March 2018. The matter was discussed at a meeting of the Finnish-Russian transport working group in Helsinki on 14 December.https://lvm.fi/en/-/more-information-about-traffic-restrictions-on-the-saimaa-canal-maintenance-road-in-a-transport-working-group-meeting-959540
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7.9.2017 | Susanna Niinivaara to be Communications Director at the Ministry of Transport and Communications Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 7.9.2017 13.17 Type: Press release On 7 September 2017, the Government appointed Susanna Nii...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/susanna-niinivaara-to-be-communications-director-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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8.12.2020 | Two limited liability companies will be established for the design and planning of the Finnish Rail Ltd (Suomi-rata Oy) and the Turku One Hour Train Ltd (Turun Tunnin Juna Oy). The documents establishing the companies have now been signed. The Finnish Government owns 51 per cent of the shares in both companies.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/documents-establishing-the-project-companies-finnish-rail-and-turku-one-hour-train-signed-design-phase-can-be-started
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27.2.2018 | Reform of the vehicle inspection system: changes to authorisations Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 27.2.2018 11.38 Type: Press release The reform of the vehicle inspection system has reached its second stage where amendme...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/reform-of-the-vehicle-inspection-system-changes-to-authorisations
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18.4.2016 | Legal provisions on transport market will be brought together under one act, the Transport Code. The reform aims to support new service models and better respond to the needs of transport users. The Transport Code will make market access easier and promote the interoperability of the different parts of the transport system.https://lvm.fi/en/-/transport-code-enables-better-transport-services-and-flexible-business-operations
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19.10.2017 | Private Roads Act reformed to support road network development and maintenance Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.10.2017 13.40 Type: Press release The Private Roads Act of 1963 will be reformed to meet today's needs. The...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/private-roads-act-reformed-to-support-road-network-development-and-maintenance
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26.9.2019 | On 26 September 2019, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament that the entry into force of the acts on lightweight vehicles be postponed by one year till 1 November 2020. The aim is to find out within the year whether Finnish legislation on lightweight vehicles could be amended to follow the European Union legislation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-proposes-to-parliament-that-entry-into-force-of-lightweight-vehicle-acts-be-postponed
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16.7.2020 | The EU awarded Finland a total of EUR 58.3 million for five rail projects in the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding application round. Funding was awarded to the one-hour Helsinki-Turku rail link, railway design and construction engineering for the Espoo urban railway, improvement of the Pasila-Riihimäki track, improvement of the rail connection between Kouvola, Kotka and Hamina, and the development of rail transport services between Oulu-Laurila-Tornio-Haaparanta.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-receives-significant-eu-funding-eur-58.3-million-for-rail-projects-across-the-country
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30.11.2017 | Mia Nykopp to be Director-General of the Finnish Transport Safety Agency as of 1.1.2018 Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 30.11.2017 13.53 Type: Press release On 30 November 2017, the Government appointed Mia Nykopp as Dire...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/mia-nykopp-to-be-director-general-of-the-finnish-transport-safety-agency-as-of-1.1.2018
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30.11.2017 | On 30 November 2017, the Government appointed Mia Nykopp as Director-General of the Finnish Transport Safety Agency, Trafi. She holds the degree of Master of Laws with court training. Her one-year term in office will start on 1 January 2018.https://lvm.fi/en/-/mia-nykopp-to-be-director-general-of-the-finnish-transport-safety-agency-as-of-1.1.2018-958695
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25.5.2016 | Minister Berner to attend the EU Telecommunications Council Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 25.5.2016 11.02 Type: Press release The Telecoms Ministers of the European Union will meet in Brussels on 26 May. Finland's repre...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministeri-berner-eu-n-televiestintaneuvostoon
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11.1.2018 | Foreign driving licences more widely accepted Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 11.1.2018 13.32 Type: Press release From the beginning of February all driving licences issued in states recognised by Finland will be accepted...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/foreign-driving-licences-more-widely-accepted
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20.2.2020 | The state of Finland will apply for funding for the planning process of the One-hour Turku-Helsinki Rail Link and the Finland Railway from the European Commission. Funding will also be sought for the planning of the Espoo city rail link, improving the Pasila-Riihimäki track and the Vantaa Tram.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-to-seek-eu-funding-for-the-planning-of-the-one-hour-turku-helsinki-rail-link-and-finland-railway
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12.12.2017 | Last week the Russian Ministry of Transport told about its decision to restrict bus and coach traffic on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road from 11 December 2017-31 March 2018. According to information received on Tuesday, 12 December 2017, the restrictions will apply to all bus and coach traffic, including traffic flows from Finland. The Russian Ministry of Transport justifies the decision by traffic safety reasons.https://lvm.fi/en/-/more-information-about-the-traffic-restrictions-on-the-saimaa-canal-maintenance-road-959382
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19.10.2017 | The Private Roads Act of 1963 will be reformed to meet today's needs. The aim is to promote the development and maintenance of the network of private roads. Most of the roads in Finland are private roads.https://lvm.fi/en/-/private-roads-act-reformed-to-support-road-network-development-and-maintenance-954894
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18.4.2016 | Legal provisions on transport market will be brought together under one act, the Transport Code. The reform aims to support new service models and better respond to the needs of transport users. The Transport Code will make market access easier and promote the interoperability of the different parts of the transport system.https://lvm.fi/en/-/transport-code-enables-better-transport-services-and-flexible-business-operations-1
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8.12.2020 | Two limited liability companies will be established for the design and planning of the Finnish Rail Ltd (Suomi-rata Oy) and the Turku One Hour Train Ltd (Turun Tunnin Juna Oy). The documents establishing the companies have now been signed. The Finnish Government owns 51 per cent of the shares in both companies.https://lvm.fi/en/-/documents-establishing-the-project-companies-finnish-rail-and-turku-one-hour-train-signed-design-phase-can-be-started-1245994
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11.1.2018 | From the beginning of February all driving licences issued in states recognised by Finland will be accepted for driving in mainland Finland.https://lvm.fi/en/-/foreign-driving-licences-more-widely-accepted-962096
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19.5.2016 | Olli-Pekka Rantala to become Director-General of the Ministry of Transport and Communication’s Services Department Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.5.2016 13.58 Type: Press release On 19 May 2016, the Government appoint...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/olli-pekka-rantala-lvm-n-palveluosaston-osastopaallikoksi
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19.1.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will attend the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø, Norway, on 21-23 January. She will be one of the keynote speakers and attend a panel discussion under the theme Technology and connectivity - innovating for a sustainable Arctic Future.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-attend-the-arctic-frontiers-conference-in-troms-962281
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19.1.2018 | Minister Berner to attend the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.1.2018 9.52 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will attend the Arctic Frontiers ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-attend-the-arctic-frontiers-conference-in-troms-
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26.9.2019 | On 26 September 2019, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament that the entry into force of the acts on lightweight vehicles be postponed by one year till 1 November 2020. The aim is to find out within the year whether Finnish legislation on lightweight vehicles could be amended to follow the European Union legislation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-to-parliament-that-entry-into-force-of-lightweight-vehicle-acts-be-postponed-1020577
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30.11.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will represent Finland at the EU Transport and Telecommunications Council in Brussels on 3-4 December 2018.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-transport-and-telecommunications-council-988305
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29.11.2018 | Availability of digital services to be promoted by improving competitiveness of electronic identification Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 29.11.2018 13.34 Type: Press release The Government proposes an amendment to the Ac...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/availability-of-digital-services-to-be-promoted-by-improving-competitiveness-of-electronic-identification
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30.11.2018 | Minister Berner to Transport and Telecommunications Council Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 30.11.2018 14.25 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will represent Finland at the EU Transp...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-transport-and-telecommunications-council
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22.6.2016 | Minister Berner: Cooperation in the media sector essential Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 22.6.2016 10.07 Type: Press release "I am very pleased that the working group on the future of the Finnish Broadcasting Company YL...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministeri-berner-media-alan-yhteistyo-valttamatonta
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12.11.2019 | The legislation on the delivery of waste from ships to ports will be updated. The aim is to improve the treatment and reception of waste in ports, which will reduce the generation of marine litter and, in particular, the discharge of plastic into the seas.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/environmental-legislation-on-maritime-transport-will-be-reformed-focus-on-waste-management
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1.3.2019 | The Regulation on tyre labelling and the long-term strategy (LTS) for a low-carbon economy will be the key themes of the EU Energy Council meeting in Brussels on 4 March 2019. Kimmo Tiilikainen, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Housing, will represent Finland at the meeting.https://lvm.fi/en/-/1410877/rengasmerkinnat-ja-vahahiilisyysstrategia-energianeuvoston-aiheina-4-3-
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8.12.2017 | Restrictions on bus and coach traffic on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road from 11.12.2017 to 31.3.2018 Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 8.12.2017 16.26 Type: Press release The Russian Ministry of Transport has decided to ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/restrictions-on-bus-and-coach-traffic-on-the-saimaa-canal-maintenance-road-from-11.12.2017-to-31.3.2018
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19.6.2019 | The new Water Traffic Act will update and bring together the traffic rules and signs used in water transport. The aim of the reform is to improve maritime safety and responsible boating and to provide a favourable environment for water transport automation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-water-traffic-act-1014368
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28.10.2019 | The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) takes place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt as of 28 October. The conference decides on the future use of radio spectrum. The WRC aims at facilitating rational use of radio spectrum and providing a suitable environment for future services. Finland participates in the decision-making to shape future communications services at a global scale.https://lvm.fi/en/-/world-radiocommunication-conference-discusses-issues-crucial-to-finland-1022066
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19.5.2016 | On 19 May 2016, the Government appointed Master of Social Sciences Olli-Pekka Rantala (born 1974) as Director-General of the Ministry of Transport and Communication's Services Department. Mr Rantala's term of office will commence on 1 September 2016 and end on 31 August 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/olli-pekka-rantala-to-become-director-general-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communication-s-services-department
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12.12.2017 | More information about the traffic restrictions on the Saimaa Canal maintenance road Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 12.12.2017 18.27 Type: Press release Last week the Russian Ministry of Transport told about its decision...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/more-information-about-the-traffic-restrictions-on-the-saimaa-canal-maintenance-road
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17.5.2018 | Driving Licence Act enters into force on 1 July 2018 Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 17.5.2018 13.30 Type: Press release There will be changes in driver training and driving examinations as of the beginning of July. The l...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/driving-licence-act-enters-into-force-on-1-july-2018
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6.11.2015 | New, high-quality transport services through Transport Code Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 6.11.2015 9.12 Type: Press release Regulation on transport markets will be brought together under one act, Transport Code. The ai...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/liikennekaari-mahdollistaa-uudenlaiset-laadukkaat-liikennepalvelut-asiakkaille
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6.11.2015 | Regulation on transport markets will be brought together under one act, Transport Code. The aim of the project is to promote new service models and thus better meet the users' needs. Further aims are to review the transport system as a whole, make market access easier and promote interoperability of different parts of the transport system. The Transport Code will help introduce new technologies, digitalisation and new business concepts.https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-high-quality-transport-services-through-transport-code-857375
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19.6.2019 | The new Water Traffic Act will update and bring together the traffic rules and signs used in water transport. The aim of the reform is to improve maritime safety and responsible boating and to provide a favourable environment for water transport automation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendments-to-the-water-traffic-act
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27.6.2018 | The European Commission has proposed limits to carbon dioxide emissions from new heavy-duty commercial vehicles. So far no such limits have been set on the EU level.https://lvm.fi/en/-/emission-limits-proposed-for-heavy-duty-vehicles-980074
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27.6.2018 | Emission limits proposed for heavy-duty vehicles Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 27.6.2018 13.11 Type: Press release The European Commission has proposed limits to carbon dioxide emissions from new heavy-duty commercial v...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/emission-limits-proposed-for-heavy-duty-vehicles
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19.12.2018 | The first impacts of the Act on Transport Services meet expectations Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.12.2018 12.31 Type: Press release The aim of the Act on Transport Services is to introduce transport services as a co...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-first-impacts-of-the-act-on-transport-services-meet-expectations
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31.8.2017 | Cinia Group will be under direct state ownership Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 31.8.2017 14.25 Type: Press release Cinia Group Oy, a Finnish company specialising in information and communications technology, will be tra...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/cinia-group-will-be-under-direct-state-ownership
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12.12.2018 | Transport emissions to zero by 2045 Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 12.12.2018 12.12 Type: Press release An expert group on transport climate policy under the Ministry of Transport and Communications has drafted a proposa...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/transport-emissions-to-zero-by-2045
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28.10.2019 | The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) takes place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt as of 28 October. The conference decides on the future use of radio spectrum. The WRC aims at facilitating rational use of radio spectrum and providing a suitable environment for future services. Finland participates in the decision-making to shape future communications services at a global scale.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/world-radiocommunication-conference-discusses-issues-crucial-to-finland
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13.5.2019 | This year the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation, IMO, will hold a wider discussion on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. The Committee will meet in London on 13-17 May 2019.https://lvm.fi/en/-/measures-to-reduce-ghg-emissions-from-ships-discussed-1008651
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3.11.2016 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to conduct a preliminary study on the structural reform of the official functions of transport and communications. The incentive between this appointment is to make operations more customer-oriented in the new digital operating environment.https://lvm.fi/en/-/preliminary-study-on-the-structural-reform-of-transport-administration-911526
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31.8.2017 | Cinia Group Oy, a Finnish company specialising in information and communications technology, will be transferred from Governia Oy to direct state ownership and under the ownership steering of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The Government adopted the decision on 31 August 2017. The transfer will come into force on 1 September 2017.https://lvm.fi/en/-/cinia-group-will-be-under-direct-state-ownership-951051
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Minister Berner to the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - Ministry of Transport and Communications
23.2.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will visit Barcelona to attend the Mobile World Congress from 26 to 27 February 2018.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-the-mobile-world-congress-in-barcelona-966202 -
7.5.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner met the Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Kadri Simson Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 7.5.2018 13.07 Type: Press release The Governments of Finl...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-of-transport-and-communications-anne-berner-met-the-estonian-minister-of-economic-affairs-and-infrastructure-kadri-simson
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16.6.2016 | Ms Laura Vilkkonen, 47, Master of Laws, has been appointed Director-General of the Data Department at Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications. The Government announced the appointment on 16 June 2016. Her term of office will begin on 1 September 2016 and end on 31 August 2021.https://lvm.fi/en/-/laura-vilkkonen-appointed-director-general-of-the-data-department-at-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications
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5.12.2018 | The Government authorised the Ministry of Transport and Communications to transfer the assets, immaterial rights and business operations controlled by the traffic control and management services of the Finnish Transport Agency to Traffic Management Finland Oy.https://lvm.fi/en/-/new-state-owned-company-traffic-management-finland-starts-operating-on-1-january-2019-989913
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2.11.2015 | Working group to examine the future of the Finnish Broadcasting Company Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 2.11.2015 9.30 Type: Press release Finland's Ministry of Transport and Communications appointed a parliamentary worki...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/tyoryhma-kartoittamaan-yleisradion-tulevaisuutta
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7.5.2018 | The Governments of Finland and Estonia convened for a jubilee meeting in Tallinn on 7 May 2018. The Finnish Government's visit to Tallinn was headed by Prime Minister Juha Sipilä.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-of-transport-and-communications-anne-berner-met-the-estonian-minister-of-economic-affairs-and-infrastructure-kadri-simson-971551
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14.2.2019 | Act on electronic consignment notes into force in April Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 14.2.2019 14.07 Type: Press release Finland will accede to the international agreement on electronic consignment notes in April. In o...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/act-on-electronic-consignment-notes-into-force-in-april