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21.10.2021 | The universal speed of the universal service broadband, which refers to appropriate internet connections, will be increased from the current speed tier of 2 Mbit per second to 5 Mbit per second.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speed-of-the-universal-service-broadband-set-at-5-mbit-s
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21.10.2021 | On 21 October 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the new Act on interoperability of electronic road toll systems. The Act concerns amendments to the European electronic road toll system, and it does not oblige nor lead to the introduction of road toll systems in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/act-on-interoperability-of-electronic-road-toll-systems-enters-into-force
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4.2.2021 | The Government has approved the request by the Transport Infrastructure Agency to sell the State-owned Harakka railway yard in Imatra to Stora Enso Oyj for EUR 2.067 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-state-to-sell-the-harakka-railway-yard-in-imatra
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20.9.2022 | The Finnish Internet Forum will be held on Thursday 29 September 2022, after a break of three years. The themes of the event include the impacts that giant platform economy companies may have on freedom of speech and EU regulation concerning the internet.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-internet-forum-to-discuss-freedom-of-speech-and-regulation
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18.2.2021 | The Government proposes that parallel bareboat registration be allowed in Finland for a maximum of five years at a time. It would be simultaneous with the registration of the vessel's right of ownership in another state. Parallel registration would be possible when a foreign vessel is chartered to Finland under the so-called bareboat chartering agreement (without crew).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposal-parallel-bareboat-registration-to-be-allowed-for-a-fixed-term-1259008
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26.10.2022 | 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, 30 October 2022, at 4.00 in the morning.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/clocks-go-back-on-sunday-30-october-1853061
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18.2.2021 | The Government is proposing that the validity of fixed-term ships' crew certificates of competency and certificates of proficiency be extended due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. A derogation permitting a special dispensation from certificates of proficiency required on a vessel would also be extended. The derogations would be temporary.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/extension-proposed-to-validity-of-ships-crew-qualification-certificates-1258940
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25.3.2021 | The validity of seafarers' fixed-term certificates of competency and of proficiency will be extended due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. The derogation permitting a special dispensation from certificates of proficiency required on a vessel will also be extended.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/validity-of-seafarers-certificates-of-competency-to-be-re-extended-1263827
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26.10.2022 | 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, 30 October 2022, at 4.00 in the morning.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/clocks-go-back-on-sunday-30-october
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16.3.2022 | In December 2020, the European Commission adopted a proposal for the Digital Services Act. The Act includes several provisions on increasing the safety, security and transparency of online intermediary services, such as cloud computing services and online platforms.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/digital-services-act-proceeds-european-parliament-proposes-new-regulation
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24.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has submitted the government proposal on amending the Act on Fairway Dues for comments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-the-proposal-to-halve-fairway-dues-1334894
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24.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has submitted the government proposal on amending the Act on Fairway Dues for comments.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-the-proposal-to-halve-fairway-dues
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22.3.2021 | Travel restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic have plagued the aviation industry and Rapporteur Kari Savolainen has been seeking ways of ensuring its future sustainable growth. His initial recommendation is to safeguard the finances of industry enterprises and the skills of their staff, with longer term investment focusing on such areas as cost-effectiveness, sustainability and quality of service.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/rapporteur-finances-staff-skills-and-international-competitiveness-of-aviation-companies-must-be-safeguarded
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20.7.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has decided to send material assistance to Lithuania through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism. Lithuania has requested international assistance from the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, where Finland is a member.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-sends-rescue-services-material-assistance-to-lithuania
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14.1.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has sent the draft government bill for amending the Water Traffic Act for a round of consultations. The key proposals for amendments are related to the safety of water transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-that-increase-safety-proposed-to-the-water-traffic-act
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4.2.2021 | The Government has approved the request by the Transport Infrastructure Agency to sell the State-owned Harakka railway yard in Imatra to Stora Enso Oyj for EUR 2.067 million.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-state-to-sell-the-harakka-railway-yard-in-imatra-1257036
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10.3.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a memorandum on the must-carry obligation. The deadline for submitting opinions is 25 March 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-memorandum-on-must-carry-obligation-of-television-and-radio-channels-1685388
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12.4.2021 | The Annual General Meeting of the Traffic Management Company Fintraffic Ltd elected a new Board of Directors for the company on 25 March 2021. Doctor of Engineering Tero Ojanperä, Professor of Practice at the Aalto University and board professional, was elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/changes-in-the-traffic-management-company-fintraffic-ltd-s-board-of-directors-the-world-s-safest-smoothest-and-most-environmentally-friendly-1266404
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18.1.2022 | In 2020, the use of renewable energy in total energy consumption surpassed the use of fossil energy. The rapid increase in the price of emission allowances promotes investments in renewable energy and their use. The biogas sector will advance with the introduction of the distribution obligation and the guarantee of origin system. These were the conclusions of a thematic report on renewable energy published on 18 January 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/renewable-energy-use-exceeds-use-of-fossil-energy-and-biogas-included-in-the-distribution-obligation
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11.3.2021 | Negotiations to promote the eastern rail link were started under the leadership of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 11 March 2021. The aim of the negotiations, which will take place with the municipalities benefiting from the rail transport investment, is to establish a project company.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/negotiations-to-promote-the-eastern-rail-link-in-progress-1262161
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11.3.2021 | Negotiations to promote the eastern rail link were started under the leadership of the Ministry of Transport and Communications on 11 March 2021. The aim of the negotiations, which will take place with the municipalities benefiting from the rail transport investment, is to establish a project company.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/negotiations-to-promote-the-eastern-rail-link-in-progress
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19.9.2022 | Finland will participate in the EU Integrated Resolve Exercise, which will be held between 19 September and 18 November 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-attend-joint-eu-decision-making-exercise-on-crisis-management-and-hybrid-threats
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16.11.2021 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto presents the priorities of Finland’s Presidency in connection with the Rovaniemi Arctic Spirit conference on 16 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-finnish-presidency-of-the-barents-euro-arctic-council-2021-2023
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9.12.2021 | The Finnish Government has issued an invitation to apply for licences for the purpose of providing telecommunications services within the 700 MHz frequency band in the region of Åland. The deadline for applications is 20 January 2022, at 12.00 noon.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-frequency-band-for-5g-network-construction-licences-open-for-application
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21.6.2022 | The annual meeting of the European Goose Management International Working Group under the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds AEWA will be held in Helsinki on 21–23 June 2022. AEWA and its Individual Species Working Groups (ISWG) are important for Finland in terms of the protection and sustainable exploitation of the migratory aquatic and shore birds found in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-goose-management-working-group-meets-in-helsinki-to-discuss-population-trends-and-joint-measures
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16.12.2021 | The President of the Republic confirmed amendments to the Act on Broadband Construction Aid on 16 December 2021. The most significant change is that future subsidies may only be granted for constructing fixed broadband network. The Government also issued a decree on the minimum speed of a broadband connection. The Act and Decree will enter into force on 3 February 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-broadband-subsidies-act-take-effect-funding-for-constructing-fixed-connections-only-1642898
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Regeringens proposition till riksdagen med förslag till lag om ändring av körkortslagen PROPOSITIONENS HUVUDSAKLIGA INNEHÅLL I denna proposition föreslås det att körkortslagen ändras. Propositionens huvudsakliga syfte är att främja trafiksäkerhete...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/222277
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9.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out for comments a draft bill to designate the National Cyber Security Centre operating under the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency as Finland's National Coordination Centre in the EU for cyber security matters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-cooperation-in-cyber-security-increases-proposal-on-finland-s-coordination-centre-sent-out-for-comments
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25.10.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Stockholm on 25 October 2021. The Minister will have a meeting with Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Trade Anna Hallberg and, together with representatives of Swedish and Finnish companies and universities, meet representatives of Swedish industry.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-to-visit-stockholm
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9.12.2021 | The Finnish Government has issued an invitation to apply for licences for the purpose of providing telecommunications services within the 700 MHz frequency band in the region of Åland. The deadline for applications is 20 January 2022, at 12.00 noon.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/new-frequency-band-for-5g-network-construction-licences-open-for-application-1611653
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9.3.2022 | The French Presidency of the Council of the EU organised an Informal Meeting of Telecommunications Ministers in Paris and Nevers on 8-9 March 2022. Finland's representative at the meeting was Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-telecommunications-ministers-initiate-action-to-combat-disinformation-and-improve-cyber-security
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12.5.2021 | On 12 May 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-a-legislative-amendment-to-continue-the-advance-booking-service-for-border-traffic-1306128
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8.6.2021 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is due to meet between 10 and 17 June 2021. The aim of this remote meeting is to decide on a short-term measure to cut the greenhouse gas emissions of international shipping. Finland supports effective global rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/imo-seeks-global-solution-to-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-shipping
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6.5.2021 | The Government adopted a resolution on 6 May 2021 that confirms measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation and the priorities for exerting influence internationally. The resolution draws on the work on the Roadmap for fossil-free transport.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-decided-on-measures-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-aviation-focus-on-renewable-aviation-fuels-and-carbon-pricing
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21.10.2021 | The universal speed of the universal service broadband, which refers to appropriate internet connections, will be increased from the current speed tier of 2 Mbit per second to 5 Mbit per second.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/speed-of-the-universal-service-broadband-set-at-5-mbit-s-1549753
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4.6.2021 | The Telecommunications Ministers of the European Union met in Luxembourg on 4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-telecommunications-ministers-discuss-the-digital-targets
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28.2.2023 | This year, the recipient of the Finnish State Award for Foreign Translators is Claire Saint-Germain, who has successfully translated Finnish literature into French. The prize, which has been awarded since 1975, is worth EUR 15,000. The Ministry of Education and Culture awards the prize annually based on a proposal by the Finnish Literature Exchange (FILI).https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finnish-state-award-for-foreign-translators-to-claire-saint-germain
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Det nationella programmet för distributionsinfrast för alternativa drivkrafter Tuuli Ojala, Eero Hokkanen, Niina Honkasalo, Edgar Pyhälä Kommunikationsminist Helsingfors 2026 Kommunikationsminist publikationer 2026:3 Julkaisujen jakelu Distributio...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/239601
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13.10.2021 | The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video meeting of telecommunications ministers on 14 October 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Pilvi Torsti, State Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/state-secretary-torsti-to-attend-an-informal-meeting-of-eu-telecommunications-ministers
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21.10.2021 | On 21 October 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the new Act on interoperability of electronic road toll systems. The Act concerns amendments to the European electronic road toll system, and it does not oblige nor lead to the introduction of road toll systems in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/act-on-interoperability-of-electronic-road-toll-systems-enters-into-force-1550242
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29.4.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Environmental Protection in Maritime Transport. The aim is to improve the reception of waste in ports. In a key amendment, the obligation to receive waste from vessels would be expanded to coastal and inland marinas with 25-49 berths. The Government presented its proposal to the Parliament on 29 April 2021.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/the-government-proposes-the-reception-of-waste-in-ports-to-be-tightened
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10.6.2022 | Defence Forces to procure new heavy vehicles Ministry of Defence Publication date 10.6.2022 11.09 Type: Press release The Ministry of Defence authorised the Defence Forces, on 9 June 2022, to procure heavy vehicles with equipment from Veho Oy AB a...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/defence-forces-to-procure-new-heavy-vehicles
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10.3.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a memorandum on the must-carry obligation. The deadline for submitting opinions is 25 March 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-memorandum-on-must-carry-obligation-of-television-and-radio-channels
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11.2.2022 | A number of research institutes have completed the assessments they were requested to make concerning the adequacy of the measures included in the daft Medium-term Climate Change Policy Plan. According to the assessments, stronger actions will be needed so that Finland can achieve its climate objectives with sufficient certainty. In its autumn budget session the Government decided that the adequ...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/research-institutes-stronger-climate-actions-needed-in-the-effort-sharing-sector
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13.10.2021 | The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union will hold an informal video meeting of telecommunications ministers on 14 October 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Pilvi Torsti, State Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/state-secretary-torsti-to-attend-an-informal-meeting-of-eu-telecommunications-ministers-1540058
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7.9.2023 | During the autumn, the Government will launch a number of projects to boost the energy transition. The aim is to attract investments to Finland that reduce emissions and turn Finland into a leader in terms of clean energy and a positive climate handprint.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/minister-mykkanen-excellent-opportunities-for-finland-to-become-major-player-in-clean-energy
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21.10.2021 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Ships' Crews and the Safety Management of Ships. The amendment would implement a Council Directive requirement that every fishing vessel must carry a crew list and its copy must be provided to the authorised persons ashore.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-proposed-to-legislation-on-fishing-vessels-1549860
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24.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has awarded discretionary government grants for 2021 for operational and investment expenditure of regional airports and aerodromes outside the airport network of Finavia Corporation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/discretionary-government-grants-for-aerodromes-and-airports-awarded-for-2021-1413805
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22.12.2021 | 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.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-aviation-act-enter-into-force
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24.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has awarded discretionary government grants for 2021 for operational and investment expenditure of regional airports and aerodromes outside the airport network of Finavia Corporation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/discretionary-government-grants-for-aerodromes-and-airports-awarded-for-2021
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8.11.2022 | Finland will support the grain shipments of the World Food Programme (WFP) from Ukraine to Somalia. At the same time, Finland will increase its humanitarian assistance to the Horn of Africa, where more than 20 million people are in need of urgent food aid.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-contribute-to-shipment-of-ukraine-grain
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18.2.2022 | Energy prices have risen substantially over the past year both in Finland and throughout Europe. Energy prices have risen less in Finland than the euro zone average, but significantly nonetheless. The Government has decided on temporary targeted measures in response to rising energy prices.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-decides-on-targeted-measures-to-compensate-increased-energy-prices
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12.5.2021 | On 12 May 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-a-legislative-amendment-to-continue-the-advance-booking-service-for-border-traffic
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21.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has initiated a reform of the Vessel Traffic Service Act. The Act will be updated primarily due to changes in international regulation. Simultaneously, other necessary changes will also be made to the Act.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/legislation-on-vessel-traffic-management-to-be-reformed-1347000
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8.2.2022 | Researchers at Aalto University are creating an educational package on cybersecurity, which will be shared with all EU countries. Finland has been awarded EUR 5 million for this project from the EU recovery instrument for a three-year period.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-creates-an-educational-package-to-make-cybersecurity-a-civic-skill-across-the-european-union
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14.4.2021 | On 14 April 2021, the Ministry of Transport and Communications organised a round table to discuss the functioning of network capabilities on passenger trains. At the event, the state and companies agreed that a joint plan for the development of network capabilities would be drawn up this year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/upgrading-communications-network-capabilities-for-passenger-trains-1268425
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4.6.2021 | The Telecommunications Ministers of the European Union met in Luxembourg on 4 June 2021. In the meeting, Finland was represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-telecommunications-ministers-discuss-the-digital-targets-1363810
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13.4.2023 | Four Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres) launched an experiment on more flexible labour market tests in autumn 2021. The aim was to increase labour mobility between regions and ease permit processes related to immigration of foreign workforce by introducing common policies. The experiment did not have a significant effect on work-based immigration, but it increased cooperation between the regions.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/regional-pilots-on-labour-market-tests-have-been-completed
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15.12.2023 | Hydrogen is the fuel of the stars and makes our life possible. Humanity, however, is still in its infancy in harnessing fusion nuclear power as an energy source, so the role of hydrogen on Earth is different - at least for the moment. Traditionally, it already works as a raw material for many industrial processes, for example oil refining. A new, climate-based need is to utilize clean hydrogen in industrial processes that replace fossil-based production.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/hydrogen-enables-clean-transition-and-requires-large-investments
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12.5.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is launching a law‑drafting project to prepare purchase subsidies for electric and gas‑operated vehicles. The aim is to renew the vehicle stock, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport. New subsidies would include support for buying electric and gas‑operated vans and electric heavy‑duty vehicles.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/four-purchase-subsidies-being-planned-for-buying-a-low-emission-vehicle-new-purchase-subsidies-for-the-electric-vans-and-heavy-duty-vehicles