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  1. 3.11.2011 | Flight information requested by Amnesty International released on human rights grounds Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 3.11.2011 10.39 Type: Press release The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has received the statement it req...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/flight-information-requested-by-amnesty-international-released-on-human-rights-grounds-785569
  2. 17.9.2015 | A legislative reform is to be submitted to parliament, which would allow the use of e.g. kickboards with electric engines and Segway type devices in road traffic. According to the legislation currently in place, the aforementioned vehicles can only be used in closed areas and indoors.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/lightweight-electric-vehicles-to-be-legal-in-road-traffic-796805
  3. 27.2.2013 | According to Ms Krista Kiuru, Minister of Housing and Communications, the Ministry is planning to make decisions on network operating licences for TV broadcasts as early as in 2014.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-kiuru-at-communications-forum-decisions-on-tv-operator-licences-to-be-made-in-2014-792416
  4. 12.11.2015 | The Government proposes that especially the construction of communications and electricity networks should be expedited with an act on the shared construction and use of network infrastructure. The goal is to reduce the construction costs of high-speed broadband networks by increasing the collaboration of various network operators and to promote the development of digital services and functions.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/act-on-shared-construction-to-expedite-construction-of-communications-and-electricity-networks-857335
  5. 17.2.2014 | Ms Merja Kyllönen, Finnish Minister of Transport, has sent her profound condolences to the Russian Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov following the accident on the maintenance road in the Saimaa Canal area, Russian Karelia, on Saturday 15 February 2014.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-kyllonen-expresses-condolences-following-the-traffic-accident-in-russia
  6. 23.5.2012 | The Minister of Housing and Communications Krista Kiuru has presented the Government's draft strategy for the future of television.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-of-housing-and-communications-krista-kiuru-has-presented-the-proposal-for-the-government-s-television-strategy-789403
  7. 16.2.2011 | Suitable operational conditions for the adoption of electric cars should be created now, even though they are not expected to produce significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions until 2030. Large-scale adoption of electric cars requires the construction of a public network of charging stations. Use of electric cars will not, however, solve the fundamental problems of private car traffic: constantly increasing traffic volumes and congestion.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/report-adoption-of-electric-cars-requires-creation-of-suitable-operational-conditions-785887
  8. 13.6.2012 | Minister of Housing and Communications Krista Kiuru is very pleased that a final consensus has been reached on the matter of funding for the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE). On 13 June 2012, the Parliament's Transport and Communications Committee and Finance Committee submitted their reports on the YLE reform.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/parliament-reaches-consensus-on-yle-reform
  9. 4.4.2011 | On 4 April, the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) named Ms Suvi Lindén, the Finnish Minister of Communications, as the Intelligent Community Visionary of the Year for 2011. The ICF selected Minister Lindén for her commitment to ensuring broadband access to every citizen in Finland and for her active role in the UN Broadband Commission.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-linden-to-receive-international-award-785773
  10. 19.10.2017 | Second stage of the Act on Transport Services encompasses the whole transport system Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.10.2017 13.38 Type: Press release The Act on Transport Services brings together transport market legi...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/second-stage-of-the-act-on-transport-services-encompasses-the-whole-transport-system
  11. 13.5.2015 | Prohibition on marketing mobile phone subscriptions via telephone continues Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 13.5.2015 12.34 Type: Press release The Finnish Government wants to extend the prohibition on marketing mobile ph...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/matkapuhelinliittymien-puhelinmyyntikielto-jatkuu
  12. 13.12.2013 | Energy efficiency, sustainable development and the latest research data available all lie at the heart of the first green ICT action programme of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/an-action-programme-for-a-green-ict-sector-792196
  13. 28.11.2011 | The second progress report on the Climate Policy Programme for the Ministry of Transport and Communications' administrative sector has been released. Monitoring data indicates that transport-related greenhouse gas emissions have risen since the previous study.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-transport-have-increased
  14. 24.7.2014 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has allocated EUR 4.5 million in aid for costs related to sulphur scrubbers and the modification of fuel systems on ships. The aid was granted to Finnlines Oyj, Viking Line Abp and NLC Ferry Ab Oy (Wasaline).
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/mintc-allocates-eur-4-5-million-in-environmental-aid-to-vessels-795265
  15. 25.6.2014 | The Government has appointed Master of Law Sami Paatero (born in 1972) as State Secretary to Minister of Transport and Local Government Paula Risikko as of 25 June 2014.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/sami-paatero-appointed-state-secretary-to-minister-risikko
  16. 17.9.2015 | Lightweight electric vehicles to be legal in road traffic Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 17.9.2015 13.37 Type: Press release A legislative reform is to be submitted to parliament, which would allow the use of e.g. kickbo...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/lightweight-electric-vehicles-to-be-legal-in-road-traffic
  17. 13.11.2014 | The Finnish Government proposes that the Act on emissions trading in aviation be harmonised with EU regulations.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/the-finnish-act-on-emissions-trading-in-aviation-to-be-consistent-with-eu-regulations
  18. 9.3.2018 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has decided that a railway routing to the Arctic Ocean via Oulu, Rovaniemi and Kirkenes is the one that will be examined further. The benefits of the route are that it would improve Finland's logistical position, accessibility and security of supply. Of the two leading alternatives, the routing via Kirkenes was also less expensive.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/study-on-the-arctic-rail-line-completed-kirkenes-routing-to-be-examined-further-968073
  19. 17.12.2015 | Government issues radio programme licences Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 17.12.2015 14.02 Type: Press release On 17 December 2015 the Finnish Government issued programme licences for radio broadcasting to 14 applicants....
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/radion-ohjelmistotoimiluvat-myonnetty
  20. 10.3.2015 | Seija Turunen MSc. (61) has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Finnpilot Pilotage Ltd. The appointment was made at the company's general meeting held on 10 March.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/seija-turunen-to-be-chairman-of-the-board-of-finnpilot-pilotage-796935
  21. 4.4.2011 | On 4 April, the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) named Ms Suvi Lindén, the Finnish Minister of Communications, as the Intelligent Community Visionary of the Year for 2011. The ICF selected Minister Lindén for her commitment to ensuring broadband access to every citizen in Finland and for her active role in the UN Broadband Commission.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/minister-linden-to-receive-international-award
  22. 13.12.2013 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has published a new environmental strategy for transport to promote sustainable and technically advanced transport. The key means to this end are not only low-emission vehicle technologies and alternative fuels but also changes in the way the citizens use the various transport modes.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/a-new-environmental-strategy-for-transport-792216
  23. 22.10.2015 | Common maximum weight regulations have been proposed for goods transport between Finland and Russia. In addition, new regulations are proposed for taxi transport between Finland and Russia, and for the driving licenses used by Russians in Finland.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/changes-to-the-agreement-between-finland-and-russia-on-road-transport-857405
  24. 13.11.2014 | The Finnish Government proposes that the Act on emissions trading in aviation be harmonised with EU regulations.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/the-finnish-act-on-emissions-trading-in-aviation-to-be-consistent-with-eu-regulations-795151
  25. 24.1.2013 | Finland's Minister of Housing and Communications requests that action be taken to draft legislative amendments necessary for making the 700 MHz band, currently allocated to TV broadcasting, available to mobile broadband.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/kiuru-calls-for-preparations-for-the-uptake-of-700-mhz-band-for-broadband
  26. 12.11.2015 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing new legislation on ignition interlock devices, alcolocks. The aim is to merge the various acts currently in force into one Alcolock Act and to simplify the procedures related with the use of alcolocks. Amendments will also be made to the Driving Licence Act.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/reforms-to-legislation-on-alcolocks-857345
  27. 12.11.2015 | Reforms to legislation on alcolocks Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 12.11.2015 12.57 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing new legislation on ignition interlock devices, alcolocks. ...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/reforms-to-legislation-on-alcolocks
  28. 10.3.2015 | Seija Turunen to be Chairman of the Board of Finnpilot Pilotage Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 10.3.2015 9.50 Type: Press release Seija Turunen MSc. (61) has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Finnpilot Pilotage ...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/seija-turunen-finnpilot-pilotagen-hallituksen-puheenjohtajaksi
  29. 27.1.2016 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will be meeting with her ministerial colleagues from Estonia and the Nordic countries in Muonio, Northern Finland, on 1 February. The Ministers will be discussing opportunities for cooperation in the area of digital transport services.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-berner-to-meet-with-ministerial-colleagues-from-estonia-and-the-nordic-countries
  30. 12.11.2015 | Act on shared construction to expedite construction of communications and electricity networks Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 12.11.2015 13.29 Type: Press release The Government proposes that especially the construction ...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/viestinta-ja-sahkoverkkojen-rakentamista-vauhditetaan-yhteisrakentamislailla
  31. 1.9.2015 | Finland to become operational environment for digital business Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 1.9.2015 10.48 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner is heading the development of a Digita...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/suomesta-suotuisa-toimintaymparisto-digitaaliselle-liiketoiminnalle
  32. 19.11.2015 | The Government proposes for Finland to adopt the International Convention regarding the management of ships' ballast water. Of the Baltic region, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Russia have already ratified the Convention, and in the rest of the Baltic countries legislative initiatives are underway.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ulkomaanliikenteen-laivoihin-tulossa-painolastivesien-puhdistuspakko
  33. 1.9.2015 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner is heading the development of a Digital business growth environment that focuses on promoting the digitalisation of business. The goal is to make Finland a welcoming operational environment for digital services and business models.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-to-become-operational-environment-for-digital-business-796825
  34. 1.9.2015 | Deregulation towards growth and smoother everyday life Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 1.9.2015 10.50 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner is heading the Government's key project where ...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/norminpurun-tavoitteena-kasvu-ja-sujuva-arki
  35. 20.12.2017 | Data provisions in the Act on Transport Services brought into force
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/changes-at-the-turn-of-the-year-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-960278
  36. 19.11.2015 | The Government proposes for Finland to adopt the International Convention regarding the management of ships' ballast water. Of the Baltic region, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Russia have already ratified the Convention, and in the rest of the Baltic countries legislative initiatives are underway.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/mandatory-cleaning-of-ballast-water-to-international-shipping-857305
  37. 19.11.2015 | New Director-Generals appointed at the Ministry of Transport and Communications Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.11.2015 13.35 Type: Press release The Finnish Government has today appointed Director-Generals of the Mini...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/lvm-n-uudet-osastopaallikot-nimitettiin
  38. 13.5.2015 | The Finnish Government wants to extend the prohibition on marketing mobile phone subscriptions via telephone. The prohibition, which was originally set for a fixed term, is proposed to be extended by three years. The Government justifies the extension by the facts that the prohibition is functioning and that misleading sales have decreased.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/prohibition-on-marketing-mobile-phone-subscriptions-via-telephone-continues-796895
  39. 24.7.2014 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications has allocated EUR 4.5 million in aid for costs related to sulphur scrubbers and the modification of fuel systems on ships. The aid was granted to Finnlines Oyj, Viking Line Abp and NLC Ferry Ab Oy (Wasaline).
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/mintc-allocates-eur-4.5-million-in-environmental-aid-to-vessels
  40. 13.12.2013 | Energy efficiency, sustainable development and the latest research data available all lie at the heart of the first green ICT action programme of the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/an-action-programme-for-a-green-ict-sector
  41. 27.1.2016 | Minister Berner to meet with ministerial colleagues from Estonia and the Nordic countries Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 27.1.2016 13.21 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will be me...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/ministeri-berner-tapaa-ministerikollegoitaan-virosta-ja-pohjoismaista
  42. 17.12.2015 | On 17 December 2015 the Finnish Government issued programme licences for radio broadcasting to 14 applicants. The licences are valid until 31 December 2019.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-issues-radio-programme-licences
  43. 1.9.2015 | Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner is heading the Government's key project where legal provisions will be improved. The goal of this deregulation project is to facilitate enterprise operation and citizens' everyday life by regulating less and renewing necessary regulations. This project is used to support Finland's growth, strengthen competitiveness and promote digitalisation.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/deregulation-towards-growth-and-smoother-everyday-life-796815
  44. 14.2.2020 | Central and local government authorities have reached agreement on establishing project companies for promoting the Finland Railway link and the high-speed rail link between Helsinki and Turku as well as on the financing shares of the parties involved. Financial support for both projects has been applied through the EU's Connecting Europe Facility.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/central-and-local-government-reach-agreement-on-promoting-large-scale-rail-projects
  45. 19.10.2017 | The Act on Transport Services brings together transport market legislation and creates the preconditions for digitalisation of transport and new business models. In the first stage, provisions on road transport were brought together under the Act on Transport Services. Provisions on air, maritime and rail transport markets and on the qualifications of transport personnel are added in the second stage.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/second-stage-of-the-act-on-transport-services-encompasses-the-whole-transport-system-955021
  46. 22.10.2015 | Changes to the agreement between Finland and Russia on road transport Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 22.10.2015 13.50 Type: Press release Common maximum weight regulations have been proposed for goods transport between F...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/changes-to-the-agreement-between-finland-and-russia-on-road-transport
  47. 24.1.2013 | Finland's Minister of Housing and Communications requests that action be taken to draft legislative amendments necessary for making the 700 MHz band, currently allocated to TV broadcasting, available to mobile broadband.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/minister-kiuru-calls-for-legislative-amendments-to-prepare-for-the-uptake-of-700-mhz-band-for-broadband-use-792436
  48. 1.3.2017 | En arbetsgrupp tillsatt av kommunikationsministeriet föreslår att den kommersiella televisionens nyhetsverksamhet ska få stöd. Gruppen föreslår ett tillfälligt, treårigt stödprogram som ska antingen riktas till enskilda projekt eller fastställas som en viss procentandel av kostnaderna för produktionen av nyhets- och aktualitetsinnehåll. Stödet är avsett för aktörer som har programkoncession för verksamhet som tjänar allmänintresset, alltså kanaler med public service.
    https://lvm.fi/sv/-/arbetsgrupp-foreslar-stod-at-kommersiella-tv-nyheter-923874
  49. 5.7.2017 | The European Commission's proposals for road transport regulations cover road charging, market access and working times, among others. The Finnish Government supports the initiatives that aim to help the sector stay competitive and shift towards digital and low-emission transport. At the same time the Commission's initiatives also aim to make traffic safer, cut red tape for businesses and safeguard workers' social rights.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/eu-s-road-transport-package-aims-to-keep-the-sector-competitive-947670
  50. 5.7.2017 | EU’s road transport package aims to keep the sector competitive Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 5.7.2017 13.37 Type: Press release The European Commission's proposals for road transport regulations cover road charging, ma...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/eu-s-road-transport-package-aims-to-keep-the-sector-competitive
  51. 12.4.2012 | Transport policy planning should be incorporated in the development of society at large. Close cooperation between different administrative branches will lay down a firm foundation for a smoothly functioning transport system and an efficient urban structure. Fresh thinking is required in order to make society function more efficiently and to take advantage of the joint resources in a sensible way.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/finland-s-transport-policy-lines-for-the-future-set-out-789463
  52. 12.4.2012 | Transport policy planning should be incorporated in the development of society at large. Close cooperation between different administrative branches will lay down a firm foundation for a smoothly functioning transport system and an efficient urban structure. Fresh thinking is required in order to make society function more efficiently and to take advantage of the joint resources in a sensible way.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/finlands-transport-policy-lines-for-the-future-set-out
  53. 3.7.2013 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications and VR Group Oy have agreed that VR Group Oy will continue to operate long-distance rail passenger traffic on exclusive rights until the end of 2024.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-transport-and-communications-and-vr-agree-on-long-distance-rail-traffic-operation-792306
  54. 19.5.2016 | The promotion of digitalisation is a central goal in the Government Programme. To support this goal, the Government has outlined in a resolution measures what will promote the use of data in business activities.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/government-resolution-increases-data-utilisation
  55. 19.5.2016 | Government resolution increases data utilisation Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 19.5.2016 14.01 Type: Press release The promotion of digitalisation is a central goal in the Government Programme. To support this goal, the...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/datan-hyodyntamista-lisataan-hallituksen-periaatepaatoksella
  56. 17.12.2013 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications launched the drafting of an air transport strategy in September 2012. The strategy is due for completion in late 2014. The working group appointed to prepare the strategy gave an interim report on 17 December after reaching the half-way mark in its work. Above all, the interim report is a review of the work completed so far, with a particular focus on the airport network and the service level of air transport.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/drafting-of-the-air-transport-strategy-continues-792186
  57. 1.2.2016 | "If we want to turn mobility into a true service, we need a mindset that is innovative, forward looking and forward thinking and we also need constructive cooperation across borders," said Ms Anne Berner, Finnish Minister of Transport and Communications, at the Aurora Symposium on intelligent transport systems and services that was held in Muonio, Finland, on 1 February 2016.
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/closer-cooperation-between-the-nordic-countries-and-estonia-in-digitalisation-of-transport-services-1
  58. 1.2.2016 | Closer cooperation between the Nordic countries and Estonia in digitalisation of transport services Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 1.2.2016 12.47 Type: Press release "If we want to turn mobility into a true service, we n...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/pohjoismaat-ja-viro-tiivistavat-yhteistyotaan-liikenteen-digitalisaatiossa
  59. 9.3.2018 | Study on the Arctic rail line completed: Kirkenes routing to be examined further Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 9.3.2018 14.15 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications has decided that a railway r...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/study-on-the-arctic-rail-line-completed-kirkenes-routing-to-be-examined-further
  60. 28.4.2015 | Finland and Russia sign a railway transport agreement Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 28.4.2015 11.15 Type: Press release Finland and Russia have signed an Agreement on international railway transport. The Agreement was s...
    https://lvm.fi/en/-/194055633/suomi-ja-venaja-allekirjoittivat-rautatieliikennesopimuksen