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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
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Lightweight electric vehicles to be legal in road traffic - Ministry of Transport and Communications
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 -
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Lightweight electric vehicles to be legal in road traffic - Ministry of Transport and Communications
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 -
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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20.12.2017 | Data provisions in the Act on Transport Services brought into forcehttps://lvm.fi/en/-/changes-at-the-turn-of-the-year-in-the-administrative-branch-of-the-ministry-of-transport-and-communications-960278
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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