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More information needed on the impacts of emissions trading in maritime transport
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09.07.2020 09.15
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A report carried out by the University of Turku and the Finnish Meteorological Institute provides an initial assessment of the effects of possible emissions trading in maritime transport. The European Commission plans to present a proposal on extending emissions trading to maritime transport in summer 2021.
Walking and cycling in Finland – National walking and cycling forum to be established
Press release
02.07.2020 16.10
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What are the characteristics of a good path for walking or cycling? How to motivate more and more people to use sustainable transportation for short distances to work, school or shops? How to improve the preconditions for increasing walking and cycling across Finland? The Ministry of Transport and Communications will establish a National stakeholder forum for walking and cycling for the present government term. The first forum will be held on 7 September 2020.
Government of Finland and City of Helsinki to cooperate with the World Economic Forum
Press release
30.06.2020 14.35
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The World Economic Forum, Ministry of Transport and Communications and City of Helsinki launch collaboration that aims to accelerate digitalisation, data economy and automation. From the perspective of Finland and Helsinki, it is important to enhance national and international data cooperation and seek international impact for Finland's extensive data competence.
Ministry of Transport and Communications information pack: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the transport system, communication networks and services
Press release
29.06.2020 13.50
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This is the Ministry's information page on matters concerning the coronavirus outbreak. The information will be updated regularly. It was last updated on 29 June 2020.
Working group appointed to prepare state support for journalism
Press release
26.06.2020 14.16
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications has appointed a working group to assist in further preparation of the temporary government grant intended to support journalism. The members of the working group will represent the media sector and experts in the field. The term of the group will be from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2020.
Reforms to Aviation Act – focus on unmanned and light aviation
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25.06.2020 13.58
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Parliament has approved a government proposal on amending the Aviation Act in order to supplement the revised EU regulation. The reforms focus on regulation on light and unmanned aircraft systems. The amendments are expected to enter into force on 1 January 2021 in line with the EU regulation on unmanned aircraft systems.
Discussions on a project company for eastern rail connection to start
Press release
24.06.2020 10.47
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The Ministry of Transport and Communications has started discussions on the requirements for establishing a project company for the eastern railway connection. The launch event with the municipalities took place on 24 June 2020.
Government grants 5G network licences to telecom operators – construction works can start in July
Press release
17.06.2020 16.45
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On 17 June 2020, the Government granted network licences for the 26 GHz spectrum to Elisa Corporation, DNA Plc and Telia Finland Plc, in accordance with the outcome of a spectrum auction. The frequencies are available to the telecom operators for the construction of high-speed wireless 5G networks from the beginning of July.
Logistics digitalisation strategy circulated for comments
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17.06.2020 15.13
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The project on a logistics digitalisation strategy prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Communications is being sent for comments. The aim of the project is to support and strengthen the development of digitalisation in the logistics sector towards efficient and sustainable logistics. To support the strategy, a climate study on the digitalisation of logistics was also carried out. Comments can be submitted until 19 August 2020.
Comments invited on government proposal on amending the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company
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16.06.2020 12.54
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Comments are invited on the government proposal on amending section 7 of the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company. The deadline for comments is 31 August 2020.
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