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Preliminary agreement in the EU on the use of low-emission fuels in maritime transport, winter navigation well taken into account

Press release 24.03.2023 15.58 fi sv en
The EU Member States, the European Parliament and the European Commission have reached a preliminary agreement on the use of renewable and low-emission fuels in maritime transport. Agreement on the so-called FuelEU Maritime Regulation was reached in trilogue negotiations on 22 March 2023. In the agreement reached, Finland’s particular characteristics in winter navigation are well taken into account. The agreement will be confirmed at the meeting of the Council of Ministers.

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Government issues a decree on media support

Press release 23.03.2023 17.03 fi sv en
Pilot ships at a dock. (Image: Ministry of Transport and Communications)

Pilotage Act reform aims to ensure maritime safety in Finnish waters

Press release 23.03.2023 16.18 fi sv en
Finland will switch to daylight saving time on Sunday 26 March 2023. Clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. (Image: LVM)

Clocks go forward as summer time begins this Sunday 26 March

Press release 23.03.2023 15.00 fi sv en
Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki (Photo: Suvi-Tuuli Kankaanpää, Keksi)

Permanent Secretary Minna Kivimäki to exert influence on EU decision-making during visit to Brussels

Press release 20.03.2023 14.20 fi sv en
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland seeks to promote people's wellbeing and the competitiveness of businesses. Our mission is to ensure that people have access to well-functioning, safe and reasonably priced transport and communications networks.

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