Press releases 2020
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Amendments to the Act on Transport Services and the Rail Transport Act enter into force on 1 January Press release30.12.2020 15.00 fi sv en
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Making public vehicle procurement environmentally friendly – draft bill circulated for statements Press release17.12.2020 15.10 fi sv en
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Government proposes amendments to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company Press release17.12.2020 13.30 fi sv en
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New contract between the Ministry of Transport and Communications and VR for purchasing rail transport services Press release17.12.2020 13.25 fi sv en
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Clear requirements, supervision and cooperation between authorities at the core of key sectors’ data security Press release15.12.2020 15.55 fi sv en
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Temporary exemption to the subtitling requirement of live TV broadcasts continues until the end of 2021 Press release10.12.2020 16.25 fi sv en
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Aiming for human-centred transport automation — action plan on legislation and measures sent for comments Press release09.12.2020 11.50 fi sv en
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Documents establishing the project companies Finnish Rail and Turku One Hour Train signed, design phase can be started Press release08.12.2020 09.25 fi sv en
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Minister Harakka attends meetings of EU telecommunications and transport ministers Press release04.12.2020 15.29 fi sv en
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Comments invited on control and sanctions policy for emissions manipulation Press release03.12.2020 08.15 fi sv en
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Temporary amendment: Pilots’ familiarity with channel can be demonstrated in ship simulator Press release01.12.2020 12.28 fi sv en
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Acts on passenger car scrapping premium and purchase support for gas-fuelled trucks into force Press release01.12.2020 09.30 fi sv en
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Report on maritime automation legislation pays attention to ensuring safety Press release30.11.2020 13.25 fi sv en
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Resolutions to reduce emissions from air traffic and maritime and inland waterway transport sent out for comments Press release30.11.2020 13.00 fi sv en
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Compromise on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping Press release24.11.2020 17.44 fi sv en
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Russian Saimaa Canal Delegate: Traffic restrictions in entrance fairway to the Saimaa Canal in the Bay of Vyborg lifted Press release19.11.2020 16.45 fi sv en
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Russian Saimaa Canal Delegate: repair work starts on safety installations in the entrance fairway to Saimaa Canal Press release18.11.2020 10.30 fi sv en
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Telecom companies and the state to accelerate construction of high-speed broadband connections with new commitment Press release17.11.2020 15.55 fi sv en
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Finland seeks an ambitious solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping Press release16.11.2020 17.05 fi sv en
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Government proposes to continue aid for new high-speed broadband connections Press release12.11.2020 16.05 fi sv en
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Further provisions on the examination model for professional qualifications in heavy transport Press release12.11.2020 13.27 fi sv en
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Working group to explore ways to improve information security and data protection in critical sectors of society Press release09.11.2020 17.40 fi sv en
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Legislation on the management of vessel waste in ports tightened – comments invited Press release09.11.2020 14.05 fi sv en
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Government supports the objectives of the Single European Sky Press release05.11.2020 13.43 fi sv en
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Preparation of national legislation on EU Mobility Package underway Press release05.11.2020 08.00 fi sv en
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State Secretary Torsti to an informal meeting of EU Transport Ministers Press release28.10.2020 10.35 fi sv en
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Transport emissions halved by 2030 – requires an extensive range of options Press release27.10.2020 14.05 fi sv en
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Supplementary budget allocates additional EUR 111 million in COVID-19 support to public transport services Press release23.10.2020 15.42 fi sv en
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Government withdraws its proposal on amending the Communicable Diseases Act and the Act on Transport Services Press release22.10.2020 13.49 fi sv en
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Government proposes financial support for purchase of gas-fuelled trucks Press release22.10.2020 13.45 fi sv en
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Juhapekka Ristola and Sabina Lindström reappointed as Directors General Press release22.10.2020 13.44 fi sv en
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Legislative amendments concerning the Vienna agreement on periodical technical inspections for consultation Press release22.10.2020 11.05 fi sv en
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List of events of major importance for society sent out for comments Press release15.10.2020 09.30 fi sv en
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Fixed-term act on the scrapping incentive for passenger vehicles circulated for comments Press release14.10.2020 13.20 fi sv en
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New information on the effectiveness of measures to reduce emissions from transport Press release09.10.2020 16.30 fi sv en
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Working group on digital aviation: Use of digital data is key to the development of aviation Press release08.10.2020 15.30 fi sv en
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High-level meeting on connected and automated driving aims at strengthening cooperation Press release07.10.2020 13.30 fi sv en
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Infrastructure, logistics and data included as a package in the Logistics Digitalisation Strategy Press release05.10.2020 17.30 fi sv en
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Comments invited on government proposal on chaining of electronic initial identification data Press release02.10.2020 16.25 fi sv en
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Amendments to Parliament regarding the two-test model of the Government’s hybrid strategy Press release01.10.2020 14.00 fi sv en
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Government supports Commission proposal to combat child sexual abuse online Press release01.10.2020 13.55 fi sv en
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Working group for a digital leap forward: Benefits from a digital economy at all levels of society Press release01.10.2020 12.35 fi sv en
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Towards seamless regional air services also during the coronavirus epidemic Press release01.10.2020 09.00 fi sv en
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Eastern rail link project company negotiations to continue based on Porvoo-Kouvola route Press release30.09.2020 17.45 fi sv en
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Wide range of comments on draft bill on the Finnish Broadcasting Company Press release30.09.2020 08.45 fi sv en
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Government supports Commission proposal for derogations regarding L-category vehicles Press release25.09.2020 14.30 fi sv en
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Comments invited on a proposal to allow parallel registration of vessels on a case-by-case basis Press release24.09.2020 12.15 fi sv en
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Working group: Temporary COVID-19 support from government to regional air services Press release18.09.2020 15.40 fi sv en
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Government budget session: Investments in road, rail and water transport projects Press release16.09.2020 16.52 fi sv en
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Minister Harakka: National Transport System Plan will contribute to the development of entire Finland Press release16.09.2020 09.57 fi sv en
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National Transport System Plan under discussion on 16 September Press release14.09.2020 10.53 fi sv en
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Legislative proposal to require testing in the departure country if the infectious disease situation so requires Press release07.09.2020 20.05 fi sv en
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Legislative amendments due to the Vienna Agreement on periodical technical inspections in progress Press release03.09.2020 17.30 fi sv en
