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17.3.2025 | The impacts of both climate change and biodiversity loss can be seen in the daily lives of most Finns. This is the conclusion to be made from the answers to the 2025 Climate and Nature Barometers. In municipal policy green investments are identified as sources of vitality, but opinions diverge with respect to their environmental impacts. Climate solutions are considered to boost Finland’s competitiveness.

23.3.2023 | Summer time, or Daylight Saving Time, begins in the coming weekend, in the night between Saturday and Sunday. The clocks will be moved forward one hour this Sunday 26 March, at 03.00.

23.3.2023 | Summer time, or Daylight Saving Time, begins in the coming weekend, in the night between Saturday and Sunday. The clocks will be moved forward one hour this Sunday 26 March, at 03.00.

2.9.2025 | The Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2026. The Government’s decisions aim to support economic growth, which is picking up. Supporting economic growth and continuing responsible fiscal management is necessary to ensure the security of people in Finland and safeguard their access to important services going forward.

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...

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...

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...

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...

13.4.2018 | Satellite navigation is part of our everyday life. In addition to navigation, satellite positioning is required in electric and communications networks and transport services, for example. However, these systems and services do not function optimally in high latitudes, especially in the Arctic areas.

13.12.2018 | Ministry's assessment of Trafi reports – Trafi services aimed to open as soon as possible Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 13.12.2018 13.35 Type: Press release On 12 December 2018, the Ministry of Transport and Communicati...

9.8.2018 | Revisions to Road Traffic Act Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 9.8.2018 13.55 Type: Press release The Government submitted the Road Traffic Act for approval on 9 August 2018. The Act is scheduled to enter into force on 1 J...

27.6.2018 | The Commission published the first and second mobility package targeting road traffic in 2017. They contained legislative initiatives on access to the road transport market, social issues, transport pricing and the monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions from heavy goods vehicles.

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.

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...

12.3.2018 | A change proposed to dimensions of heavy-duty vehicles Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 12.3.2018 13.31 Type: Press release The Ministry of Transport and Communications proposes that longer combined vehicles than currently...

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...

18.10.2018 | Water Transport Act aims to improve safety and increases preparedness for the future Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 18.10.2018 13.30 Type: Press release The Government has proposed a new Water Transport Act, which would ...

27.9.2018 | Improvements to everyday mobility through Act on Transport Services Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 27.9.2018 13.19 Type: Press release A favourable environment for digitalisation and new business models is being created ...

23.3.2018 | Programme and government resolution to promote walking and cycling Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 23.3.2018 10.48 Type: Press release The Government adopted a resolution on promoting walking and cycling on Thursday, 22 M...

13.11.2016 | Minister Berner to Japan and South Korea Ministry of Transport and Communications Publication date 13.11.2016 13.20 Type: Press release Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will visit Japan and South Korea on 14-18 November 2016. I...