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Saimaa Canal Commission grants a permit to Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area

Press release 21.01.2022 13.45 fi sv en

On 20 January 2022, the Saimaa Canal Commission granted a permit to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency for construction in the Saimaa Canal lease area. The Commission, which coordinates the positions of the Finnish authorities, considers that the development projects of the Saimaa Canal meet the obligations of the Saimaa Canal lease agreement. The projects are needed to develop the Canal and organise its vessel traffic.
Government proposes authorisation to the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency to issue orders on technical requirements for virtual cables in ferry traffic

Press release 13.01.2022 13.22 fi sv en

The Government is proposing a legislative amendment that would allow cable ferries to be increasingly controlled by means of a virtual guiding cable instead of a physical cable. The Government submitted its proposal to Parliament on 13 January 2022.
Temporary exemptions to driving times and rest periods enter into force again

Press release 13.01.2022 13.18 fi sv en

The Government has issued a decree on temporary exemptions to driving times and rest periods. The exemptions were in force in spring 2020 and will be taken into use again for 30 days due to the worsening COVID-19 situation. The decree will be in force from 17 January to 15 February.
Directors at the Ministry of Transport and Communications for the three-year period starting in February 2022

Press release 11.01.2022 16.30 fi sv en

New Unit Directors, the Director of Strategic Affairs and the Director of Legal Affairs will take up their duties on 1 February 2022. At the same time, the Ministry’s reformed organisation will come into force.
Changes at the turn of the year in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications

Press release 30.12.2021 08.35 fi sv en

Changes to enter into force in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications as of the beginning of 2022
Process to update EU network and information security directive progresses

Press release 27.12.2021 09.50 fi sv en

The work on updating the Directive on security of networks and information systems of the European Union (NIS Directive) is progressing. The Directive will be updated in response to the new kind of cyber environment. The Finnish Government supports the proposal for the Directive as it is at present and points out that, during the Council deliberations, the proposal has for the most part progressed in line with Finland’s positions.
Finland applies for funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for several transport projects

Press release 23.12.2021 14.10 fi sv en

The Finnish Government and other operators are applying for a total of EUR 185 million in financial support for 22 transport projects from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). Half of these are the Government’s projects, and half are projects of other operators. The Ministerial Finance Committee approved the applications on 16 December 2021.
Comments invited on draft government resolution on Transport Safety Strategy

Press release 23.12.2021 12.55 fi sv en

On 21 December 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications invited comments on draft government resolution on Transport Safety Strategy. “We are searching for ways to improve the situation in broad-based cooperation. The aim is for people in Finland to feel that transport is safe,” says Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
Act on purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles into force

Press release 23.12.2021 12.14 fi sv en

The President of the Republic approved the act on purchase and conversion subsidies for low-emission vehicles on 22 December 2021. The act enters into force on 1 January 2022. The new subsidy schemes are adopted for a fixed term.
Amendments to Aviation Act enter into force

Press release 23.12.2021 11.15 fi sv en

The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Aviation Act and certain related acts on Wednesday, 22 December 2021. After the amendments, the acts will be in line, for example, with the recent EU regulation.

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