Search
- Fess search
Showing 901 to 960 of 3,015 entries.
-
11.10.2018 | The Government proposes that the use of larger snowmobiles should be allowed on suitable designated snow mobile routes.https://lvm.fi/en/-/amendment-to-the-regulation-of-snowmobiles-proposed-985932
-
19.12.2018 | The aim of the Act on Transport Services is to introduce transport services as a comprehensive service for customers and offer users flexibility and freedom of choice. The Act on Transport Services creates preconditions for the digitalisation of transport and for new business models. The act mainly entered into force on 1 July 2018.https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-first-impacts-of-the-act-on-transport-services-meet-expectations-991627
-
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/-/194055633/measures-to-reduce-ghg-emissions-from-ships-discussed
-
18.4.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will attend the Transport Research Arena (TRA) conference on Thursday 19 April 2018 in Vienna, Austria. She will take part in a panel discussion at the end of the four-day conference. The discussion will focus on future transport research in Europe.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-transport-research-arena-in-vienna-970857
-
22.9.2016 | Transport market regulations will be brought together in a unified act, the Transport Code. Its key aim is to create the preconditions for customer-oriented provision of transport services and digitalisation in transport, and the preconditions for new business models and entrepreneurship. The Transport Code promotes fairness of competition in the passenger transport market and the competitiveness of the service providers of both passenger and goods transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-transport-code-submitted-to-parliament-for-consideration
-
22.9.2016 | The Transport Code submitted to Parliament for consideration Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 22.9.2016 13.20 Type: Press release Transport market regulations will be brought together in a unified act, the Transport Code. ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-transport-code-submitted-to-parliament-for-consideration
-
26.2.2019 | Finland given an important recognition for forward-looking communications policy Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 26.2.2019 18.20 Type: Press release Finland has been given an important recognition for its merits in implem...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finland-given-an-important-recognition-for-forward-looking-communications-policy
-
29.11.2016 | Minister Berner to meet Commissioner Bulc and top transport experts Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 29.11.2016 9.30 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will meet Commissioner for Trans...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministeri-berner-tapaa-komissaari-bulcin-ja-liikenteen-huippuasiantuntijoita
-
11.10.2018 | The Government is proposing that when drivers are required during traffic surveillance to prove their right to drive, they could do so using an electronic mobile driving licence. The electronic application would be a free, optional service to be used in addition to traditional driving licences.https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-introducing-mobile-driving-licences-985852
-
14.2.2019 | Finland will accede to the international agreement on electronic consignment notes in April. In order to carry out the accession, an amendment will be made to the Act on the Convention for the Carriage of Goods by Road. The amendment is expected to enter into force on 11 April 2019.https://lvm.fi/en/-/act-on-electronic-consignment-notes-into-force-in-april-998954
-
21.2.2018 | Minister Berner to meet IMO Secretary-General Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 21.2.2018 9.02 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will meet Secretary-General of the International Mariti...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-meet-imo-secretary-general
-
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/-/finland-to-seek-eu-funding-for-the-planning-of-the-one-hour-turku-helsinki-rail-link-and-finland-railway-1033429
-
17.5.2018 | There will be changes in driver training and driving examinations as of the beginning of July. The legislative amendments will make the use of, for example, new, alternative training and learning methods possible. The number of compulsory lessons will decrease as the focus of the examination will grow. The amendments will apply to licences other than those for driving lorries, buses and coaches.https://lvm.fi/en/-/driving-licence-act-enters-into-force-on-1-july-2018-972998
-
29.11.2016 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will meet Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc in Helsinki on 29 November. In addition to their bilateral discussions, Minister Berner and Commissioner Bulc will attend the MaaS Summit, organised by the Ministry of Transport and Communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-meet-commissioner-bulc-and-top-transport-experts-913220
-
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/-/environmental-legislation-on-maritime-transport-will-be-reformed-focus-on-waste-management-1022605
-
Minister Berner to the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - Ministry of Transport and Communications
23.2.2018 | Minister Berner to the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 23.2.2018 9.05 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will visit Barcelona to attend the Mobile W...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-the-mobile-world-congress-in-barcelona -
10.1.2019 | Maximum length of a vehicle combination 34.5 metres Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 10.1.2019 13.18 Type: Press release The maximum length of a vehicle combination in road traffic will increase from 25.25 to 34.5 metres. ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/maximum-length-of-a-vehicle-combination-34.5-metres
-
26.11.2018 | Minister Berner to Hong Kong Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 26.11.2018 9.18 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will represent Finland at the opening of the Nordic Innovation House in...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-hong-kong
-
21.2.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will meet Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization IMO Kitack Lim on Thursday 22 February 2018. Topics on the meeting agenda include maritime automation, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and utilisation of digitalisation in logistics.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-meet-imo-secretary-general-966038
-
18.11.2019 | The European Space Week, held in Helsinki on 3–5 December, is the largest event for European space programmes in 2019. It brings together companies, research organisations, policy-makers, international experts and the space application user community from across Europe.https://lvm.fi/en/-/1410877/european-space-week-3-5-12-2019-helsingissa
-
11.10.2018 | Amendment to the regulation of snowmobiles proposed Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 11.10.2018 14.12 Type: Press release The Government proposes that the use of larger snowmobiles should be allowed on suitable designated...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/amendment-to-the-regulation-of-snowmobiles-proposed
-
11.10.2018 | Government proposes introducing mobile driving licences Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 11.10.2018 13.59 Type: Press release The Government is proposing that when drivers are required during traffic surveillance to prove ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/government-proposes-introducing-mobile-driving-licences
-
10.10.2019 | Europe was able to achieve its objectives at the General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), where the focus again was on climate and environmental issues. The most important objective was to promote Corsia, a scheme that obligates airlines to offset carbon dioxide emissions from international aviation. Corsia stands for Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/europe-meets-its-objective-a-carbon-offsetting-scheme-for-international-aviation-to-take-effect-in-2021
-
9.8.2017 | Passenger rail transport opens to competition Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 9.8.2017 12.30 Type: Press release The Government has decided to open passenger rail transport to competition. In the 2020s, VR will no longer ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/passenger-rail-transport-opens-to-competition
-
28.1.2019 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications starts to reform the Act on Electronic Communication Services. To support the work the Ministry has appointed a monitoring group for a term from 28 January 2019 until 31 December 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/reform-of-the-act-on-electronic-communication-launched-996651
-
26.2.2019 | Finland has been given an important recognition for its merits in implementing a forward-looking communications policy and legislation. The GSMA Government Leadership Award was Act on Transport Services contributed to the award presented to Finland in Barcelona on 26 February 2019.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-given-an-important-recognition-for-forward-looking-communications-policy-1002041
-
Legislation on transport of dangerous goods to be updated - Ministry of Transport and Communications
19.12.2018 | The Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (the TDG Act) is being updated. The current Act entered into force in 1994. Renewal of the legislation is important, as important changes have taken place in the operating environment and conditions over the past 25 years.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislation-on-transport-of-dangerous-goods-to-be-updated-992017 -
3.8.2015 | Media markets and the role of the Finnish Broadcasting Company to be reviewed Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 3.8.2015 11.31 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland has appointed a work...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/mediamarkkinat-ja-yleisradion-asema-selvitykseen
-
24.5.2017 | The Act on Transport Services will bring together legislation on transport markets and create preconditions for digitalisation and new business models in transport. Its key aim is provision of customer-oriented transport services. The Government submitted the bill on transport services for approval on 24 May.https://lvm.fi/en/-/good-and-flexible-transport-services-through-a-new-act-933155
-
24.5.2017 | Good and flexible transport services through a new act Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 24.5.2017 13.35 Type: Press release The Act on Transport Services will bring together legislation on transport markets and create prec...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/good-and-flexible-transport-services-through-a-new-act
-
24.11.2016 | An auction for the 700 MHz spectrum will start on Thursday, 24 November 2016. The spectrum to be auctioned can be used for the construction of 4G networks. The practical arrangements of the auction are the responsibility of the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority.https://lvm.fi/en/-/auction-for-the-700-mhz-spectrum-starts-912896
-
10.1.2020 | The preparation for Finland's first National Transport System Plan continues. The Ministry of Transport and Communications presented the draft objectives for the Plan at a seminar on 10 January 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/preparation-of-the-national-transport-system-plan-at-an-important-stage-it-is-time-to-set-the-objectives
-
5.12.2018 | New state-owned company Traffic Management Finland starts operating on 1 January 2019 Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 5.12.2018 11.05 Type: Press release The Government authorised the Ministry of Transport and Communicati...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/new-state-owned-company-traffic-management-finland-starts-operating-on-1-january-2019
-
18.4.2018 | Minister Berner to Transport Research Arena in Vienna Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 18.4.2018 9.09 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will attend the Transport Research Arena (TRA) ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-berner-to-transport-research-arena-in-vienna
-
3.8.2015 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland has appointed a working group to review and assess the operating conditions of the Finnish media markets as well as the barriers and competitive positions in the markets. The group was appointed by Ms Anne Berner, Minister of Transport and Communications, on 3 August 2015.https://lvm.fi/en/-/media-markets-and-the-role-of-the-finnish-broadcasting-company-to-be-reviewed-796865
-
Legislation on transport of dangerous goods to be updated - Ministry of Transport and Communications
19.12.2018 | Legislation on transport of dangerous goods to be updated Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.12.2018 13.30 Type: Press release The Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (the TDG Act) is being updated. The current Act en...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/legislation-on-transport-of-dangerous-goods-to-be-updated -
13.6.2018 | Legislative amendment promotes automatisation tests in maritime transport with regard to manning and watchkeeping Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 13.6.2018 13.54 Type: Press release In future, exemptions to minimum vessel...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/legislative-amendment-promotes-automatisation-tests-in-maritime-transport-with-regard-to-manning-and-watchkeeping
-
Reductions to training requirements for light-duty trucks - Ministry of Transport and Communications
22.11.2018 | Training requirements for light-duty trucks, that is C1 and C1E driving licence categories, will be reduced. This will lower the costs of acquiring a driving licence in these categories and so improve the availability of freight transport drivers.https://lvm.fi/en/-/reductions-to-training-requirements-for-light-duty-trucks-987877 -
Reductions to training requirements for light-duty trucks - Ministry of Transport and Communications
22.11.2018 | Reductions to training requirements for light-duty trucks Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 22.11.2018 13.19 Type: Press release Training requirements for light-duty trucks, that is C1 and C1E driving licence categories, wi...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/reductions-to-training-requirements-for-light-duty-trucks -
6.9.2019 | As one of the first EU countries, Finland has signed the High Ambition Declaration on Shipping. Finland, France and other signatory states stress the need of finding efficient measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping sector before 2023 and of ensuring that the emissions start declining as soon as possible.https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-encourages-other-countries-in-reducing-emissions-in-shipping-1019660
-
10.1.2020 | The preparation for Finland's first National Transport System Plan continues. The Ministry of Transport and Communications presented the draft objectives for the Plan at a seminar on 10 January 2020.https://lvm.fi/en/-/preparation-of-the-national-transport-system-plan-at-an-important-stage-it-is-time-to-set-the-objectives-1029912
-
24.11.2016 | Auction for the 700 MHz spectrum starts Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 24.11.2016 9.00 Type: Press release An auction for the 700 MHz spectrum will start on Thursday, 24 November 2016. The spectrum to be auctioned can be...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/700-megahertsin-taajuuksien-huutokauppa-kayntiin
-
25.9.2019 | According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, the areas covered by snow and permafrost are shrinking. Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin considers it important that Finland reduce its emissions and show a way towards carbon neutral world.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-marin-transport-emissions-must-be-reduced-on-land-sea-and-air-1020496
-
28.1.2019 | Reform of the Act on Electronic Communication launched Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 28.1.2019 11.30 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications starts to reform the Act on Electronic Communication ...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/reform-of-the-act-on-electronic-communication-launched
-
10.1.2019 | The maximum length of a vehicle combination in road traffic will increase from 25.25 to 34.5 metres. The maximum permissible mass remains at 76 tonnes. New type of vehicle combinations that differ from the current standards may also be used on the road. A Government decree on the matter will enter into force on 21 January 2019.https://lvm.fi/en/-/maximum-length-of-a-vehicle-combination-34.5-metres-995264
-
26.11.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will represent Finland at the opening of the Nordic Innovation House in Hong Kong on 28 November 2018. The opening of the Innovation House will be attended by Sweden's Minister for EU Affairs and Trade Ann Linde, Chief Secretary for Administration of Hong Kong Carrie Lam and Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers Dagfinn Høybråten.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-hong-kong-988035
-
14.7.2021 | Finland supports systematic measures for achieving climate neutrality in the European Union by 2050. Transport will play an important role in achieving this goal. Published on 14 July 2021, the Commission proposal on climate action covers road traffic, maritime transport and aviation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-eu-measures-to-reduce-transport-emissions-must-be-effective-and-fair-1440227
-
14.7.2021 | Finland supports systematic measures for achieving climate neutrality in the European Union by 2050. Transport will play an important role in achieving this goal. Published on 14 July 2021, the Commission proposal on climate action covers road traffic, maritime transport and aviation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-harakka-eu-measures-to-reduce-transport-emissions-must-be-effective-and-fair
-
25.4.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will attend the EU TEN-T Days in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on 26-27 April 2018. She will meet several ministers from EU Member States and speak at a plenary session on innovative financing for transport.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-ten-t-meeting-in-slovenia-970939
-
13.6.2018 | In future, exemptions to minimum vessel manning requirements and watchkeeping may be made for a fixed term in order to promote technological innovations.https://lvm.fi/en/-/legislative-amendment-promotes-automatisation-tests-in-maritime-transport-with-regard-to-manning-and-watchkeeping-976729
-
10.10.2019 | Europe was able to achieve its objectives at the General Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), where the focus again was on climate and environmental issues. The most important objective was to promote Corsia, a scheme that obligates airlines to offset carbon dioxide emissions from international aviation. Corsia stands for Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/europe-meets-its-objective-a-carbon-offsetting-scheme-for-international-aviation-to-take-effect-in-2021-1021383
-
21.2.2019 | The European Commission has submitted a proposal for a Regulation that will harmonise the EU's collection of data on carbon dioxide emissions from shipping with the global system. The Government submitted its communication concerning the Regulation to Parliament on 21 February 2019.https://lvm.fi/en/-/collection-of-data-on-carbon-dioxide-emissions-from-shipping-to-be-harmonised-1001932
-
22.6.2016 | "I am very pleased that the working group on the future of the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE reached a unanimous decision. I want to thank the chair of the group, Arto Satonen, for his valuable input in finding a compromise solution," said Ms Anne Berner, Minister of Transport and Communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-cooperation-in-the-media-sector-essential-1
-
22.6.2016 | "I am very pleased that the working group on the future of the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE reached a unanimous decision. I want to thank the chair of the group, Arto Satonen, for his valuable input in finding a compromise solution," said Ms Anne Berner, Minister of Transport and Communications.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-cooperation-in-the-media-sector-essential
-
3.10.2019 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications and the European Commission will co-organise the Digital Transport Days 2019 conference in Helsinki from 7 to 9 October 2019. The Conference is part of Finland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and it aims to offer new insights into development and digital solutions in the field of transport and mobility.https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-digital-transport-days-in-helsinki-in-october-1020887
-
18.5.2018 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will take part in the International Transport Forum Summit that will be held in Leipzig, Germany, on 23-24 May 2018. The ministerial meeting will be organised in connection with a high-level conference on transport safety and security.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-international-transport-forum-summit-in-leipzig-973102
-
24.10.2019 | The entry into force of the acts on speed-limited passenger cars, also known as lightweight cars, will be postponed by one year until 1 November 2020. Before the acts enter into force, the aim is to find out whether Finnish legislation on lightweight cars could be amended to follow European Union legislation.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/entry-into-force-of-acts-on-lightweight-cars-postponed-by-one-year
-
25.9.2019 | According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, the areas covered by snow and permafrost are shrinking. Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin considers it important that Finland reduce its emissions and show a way towards carbon neutral world.https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-marin-transport-emissions-must-be-reduced-on-land-sea-and-air
-
28.12.2018 | Snowmobile legislation to be eased Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 28.12.2018 12.02 Type: Press release The use of larger, more powerful snowmobiles will be permitted on snowmobile routes designated for this purpose and s...https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/snowmobile-legislation-to-be-eased
-
29.11.2019 | The EU transport ministers will meet in Brussels on 2 December and the telecommunications ministers on 3 December. Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin will be chairing the meetings.https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-sanna-marin-to-attend-the-transport-and-telecommunications-council-1024261