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Minister Berner to International Transport Forum Summit in Leipzig

Press release 21.05.2018 11.36 fi en

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.
Driving Licence Act enters into force on 1 July 2018

Press release 17.05.2018 14.21 fi sv en

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.
Tallinn tunnel Task Force: Unique mega-project requires private sector participation

Press release 15.05.2018 12.05 fi en

The Helsinki-Tallinn Tunnel is a large-scale project that would require the involvement of the private sector in order to proceed. The tunnel would have wide-ranging positive effects on both countries, and it would enhance traffic between Europe and Asia.
Legislative amendments increasing information security of services essential to society into force

Press release 11.05.2018 16.51 fi sv en

Several legislative amendments that increase information security of services essential to society and foster cooperation between authorities concerning information security enter into force on 9 May 2018. The amendments aim to increase the level of trust by people and businesses towards digital modes of operation and raise the level of information security in the entire society. The amendments will implement the EU directive on security of network and information systems (NIS directive) in Finland.
“I move, therefore I am” – a campaign to promote walking and cycling

Press release 08.05.2018 16.05 fi sv en

Instead of driving, walk or ride a bicycle for short trips. This is the message of the “I move, therefore I am” campaign. Nearly a quarter of all trips shorter than a kilometre are made by car, and the figure is 60 per cent for trips two to three kilometres long. The Ministry of Transport and Communications supports the promotion of walking and cycling also through the Society’s Commitment to Sustainable Development.

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Minister Berner to International Transport Forum Summit in Leipzig
Press release21.05.2018 11.36 fi en
Driving Licence Act enters into force on 1 July 2018
Press release17.05.2018 14.21 fi sv en
Tallinn tunnel Task Force: Unique mega-project requires private sector participation
Press release15.05.2018 12.05 fi en
Legislative amendments increasing information security of services essential to society into force
Press release11.05.2018 16.51 fi sv en
“I move, therefore I am” – a campaign to promote walking and cycling
Press release08.05.2018 16.05 fi sv en