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Tiedote 12.11.2019 15.48 fi sv en

The legislation on the delivery of waste from ships to ports will be updated. The aim is to improve the treatment and reception of waste in ports, which will reduce the generation of marine litter and, in particular, the discharge of plastic into the seas.
Tiedote 11.11.2019 08.32 fi sv en

Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin has appointed a working group to prepare the implementation of the EU Directive on the promotion of clean vehicles in public procurement.
Tiedote 04.11.2019 15.02 fi sv en

Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin has appointed a working group to prepare a climate and environmental strategy for the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. The term of the working group will be from 1 November 2019 to 30 November 2020. The aim is to form a common view on the climate and environmental impacts of the sector in Finland and recommend measures to control them.
Tiedote 04.11.2019 14.50 fi sv en

Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin has appointed a working group to prepare Finland's roadmap for fossil-free transport. The term of the working group will be from 1 November 2019 to 30 October 2020.
Tiedote 31.10.2019 13.27 fi sv en

The Government appointed Juhani Damski, Doctor of Philosophy, as Director-General of the Finnish Meteorological Institute as of 1 January 2020 until 31 December 2023, however, only for the duration of Petteri Taalas’ leave of absence.
Tiedote 30.10.2019 18.00 fi sv en

Press release of the Ministry of Transport and Communications and Ministry of the Environment
Tiedote 28.10.2019 08.20 fi sv en

The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) takes place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt as of 28 October. The conference decides on the future use of radio spectrum. The WRC aims at facilitating rational use of radio spectrum and providing a suitable environment for future services. Finland participates in the decision-making to shape future communications services at a global scale.
Tiedote 25.10.2019 09.44 fi sv en

In Finland, summer time ends and clocks are changed back to Eastern European Time on the night between Saturday and Sunday. Clocks will be changed back by one hour next Sunday, 27 October at 4.00 in the morning.
Tiedote 24.10.2019 13.36 fi sv en

The entry into force of the acts on speed-limited passenger cars, also known as lightweight cars, will be postponed by one year until 1 November 2020. Before the acts enter into force, the aim is to find out whether Finnish legislation on lightweight cars could be amended to follow European Union legislation.
Tiedote 22.10.2019 14.56 fi sv en

The Ministry of Transport and Communications has requested opinions on the Government’s draft proposal to address the problems home carers have with parking their vehicles when they make home visits. To improve the situation, the Government is proposing amendments to the new Road Traffic Act, which will enter into force on 1 June 2020.

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