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  1. Minister Harakka to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - Finnish Government

    25.2.2022 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka attends the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 28 February-1 March. Minister Harakka will meet representatives of several Finnish companies also present at the event.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-mobile-world-congress-in-barcelona

  2. Organisation structure of the Prime Minister’s Office

    10.9.2026 | Organisation structure of the Prime Minister’s Office PRIME MINISTER Petteri Orpo STATE SECRETARY Risto Artjoki SPECIAL ADVISERS TO THE PRIME MINISTER MINISTER FOR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS AND OWNERSHIP STEERING Joakim Strand SPECIAL ADVISERS PERMANENT ST...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/206528293/vnk_organisaatiokaavio_en.pdf/9dea25e0-a052-9c6c-482e-e8a049c37e0b?t=1785412799269&download=true

  3. Antti Malste appointed as Special Adviser to Minister Harakka - Finnish Government

    1.4.2022 | Antti Malste, Master of Social Sciences, will deputise for Special Adviser to Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka starting on Friday 1 April 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/antti-malste-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-minister-harakka

  4. The IMO sets more ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping - Finnish Government

    7.7.2023 | The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on revisions to the IMO greenhouse gas strategy. The Committee met in London, 3–7 July 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-imo-sets-more-ambitious-targets-for-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-international-shipping

  5. Stefan Lee appointed as Deputy Cyber Security Director - Finnish Government

    24.11.2022 | On 24 November 2022, the Government appointed Stefan Lee, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) as Deputy Cyber Security Director. Lee has also a master's degree in Advanced Studies on Mediation in Peace Processes. He was appointed for a fixed term from 8 December 2022 to 31 December 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/stefan-lee-appointed-as-deputy-cyber-security-director-1881010

  6. Government decrees on accessibility requirements for products and services into force in February - Finnish Government

    16.2.2023 | On 16 February 2023, the Government issued three decrees on the accessibility requirements for certain products and services. These decrees will finalise the national implementation of the European Accessibility Act (Directive 2019/882). The decrees will enter into force on 20 February 2023 and they will become applicable on 28 June 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-decrees-on-accessibility-requirements-for-products-and-services-into-force-in-february-1941966

  7. Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine George Dubynskyi to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    25.10.2022 | Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine George Dubynskyi will visit Finland on 25-26 October 2022 at the invitation of Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/deputy-minister-of-digital-transformation-of-ukraine-george-dubynskyi-to-visit-finland

  8. Commission's proposal for road safety package modernises the driving licence regulation - Finnish Government

    3.3.2023 | On 1 March 2023, the European Commission published its proposal for a road safety package. The package includes proposals for revising the Directive on driving licences and the Directive on facilitating cross-border exchange of information on road-safety-related traffic offences (CBE Directive), and for a new Directive on the Union-wide effect of certain driving disqualifications.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/commission-s-proposal-for-road-safety-package-modernises-the-driving-licence-regulation-1948335

  9. Establishment of Finland’s national space situation centre investigated - Finnish Government

    21.10.2022 | A steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications will investigate the establishment of a national space situation centre. As society's functioning depends on the services provided by satellite systems, an ability to observe events in near space is needed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/establishment-of-finland-s-national-space-situation-centre-investigated

  10. Digital Services Act enters into force in November to provide increased user rights protection - Finnish Government

    28.10.2022 | The EU's Digital Services Act was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 27 October 2022 and will enter into force in November 2022. Application of the provisions will begin step by step in the EU, depending on the service provider's size and number of users. For the most part, however, the Act will only apply to Finnish internet intermediaries from 17 February 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/digital-services-act-enters-into-force-in-november-to-provide-increased-user-rights-protection-1854282

  11. ICAO reaches agreement on the targets to increase sustainable aviation fuels - Finnish Government

    27.11.2023 | On 20–24 November 2023, a high-level conference of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) convened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and outlined the organisation's global vision for cleaner sources of energy, including sustainable and low-carbon aviation fuels. ICAO aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/icao-reaches-agreement-on-the-targets-to-increase-sustainable-aviation-fuels

  12. Government proposes changes to application periods in the purchase subsidy scheme for low-emission vehicles - Finnish Government

    19.9.2022 | The Government proposes that the application periods should be extended for the purchase subsidies for electric and gas-fuelled vans and trucks. In contrast, the application periods would be shortened by three months for the purchase subsidy for fully electric cars, i.e. battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and the conversion subsidy for passenger cars, as the Government has not allocated an appropriation for these schemes for 2023. The application periods would close on 31 December 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-changes-to-application-periods-in-the-purchase-subsidy-scheme-for-low-emission-vehicles

  13. Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company for approval - Finnish Government

    10.3.2022 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the amendment to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company and that the date of its entry into force be 1 August 2022. The Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE, is to be amended so that the text-based online content published by YLE would be more closely linked to its audio or video content broadcasts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/act-on-the-finnish-broadcasting-company-for-approval

  14. Government endorses the Commission’s proposal for Cyber Resilience Act - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission's proposal for Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The Government supports the objective of the proposed regulation to place products on the market that are safer to use in the cyber domain.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-endorses-the-commission-s-proposal-for-cyber-resilience-act

  15. Support for organisational information security, comments invited on information security vouchers - Finnish Government

    28.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on draft government decree on supporting the development of information security, i.e. the so-called information security vouchers. The proposed new, fixed-term support could be used by organisations for improving, in concrete terms, the information security of their systems and for developing their own information security expertise. Rais...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/support-for-organisational-information-security-comments-invited-on-information-security-vouchers

  16. Progress in implementation of the Digital Services Act: Government proposes an act on the supervision of online intermediary services - Finnish Government

    12.10.2023 | On 12 October 2023, the Government submitted to Parliament a government proposal for the national implementation of the EU Digital Services Act which aims to improve the transparency and safety of online intermediary services for users.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/progress-in-implementation-of-the-digital-services-act-government-proposes-an-act-on-the-supervision-of-online-intermediary-services

  17. Finland and China agree on additional flights to Shanghai - Finnish Government

    19.11.2021 | In their regular negotiations on 16-17 November 2021, Finland and China agreed that flights from Finland to Shanghai could be increased. The number of weekly routes will be raised from seven to 14.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-china-agree-on-additional-flights-to-shanghai

  18. Minister Harakka to attend a Telecommunications Council meeting - Finnish Government

    2.12.2021 | The EU Telecommunications Council will convene in Brussels on 3 December 2021. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-attend-a-telecommunications-council-meeting

  19. Minister Harakka: Investments in road management, eastern Finland and Helsinki - Finnish Government

    1.9.2022 | The Government has agreed on its budget proposal for 2023. The budget includes a set of measures to strengthen the vitality of eastern Finland. More than half of the measures are the responsibility of the Ministry of Transport and Communications. EUR 31 million will be allocated for improving the Karelia rail line in northern and southern Karelia and in Kymenlaakso. A EUR 13 million project to repair the railway bridge in Syrjäsalmi will also be implemented in 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-investments-in-road-management-eastern-finland-and-helsinki

  20. Draft national distribution infrastructure programme sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the draft national programme for the distribution of new fuels to road transport. The programme extends to 2035.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/draft-national-distribution-infrastructure-programme-sent-out-for-comments

  21. Clocks will be moved forward to summer time next Sunday - Finnish Government

    24.3.2022 | Summer time, or Daylight Saving Time, begins in the coming weekend, in the night between Saturday and Sunday. The clocks will be moved forward one hour on Sunday, 27 March, at 03.00.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/clocks-will-be-moved-forward-to-summer-time-next-sunday-1

  22. Government proposes to waive must-carry obligation for radio programming, comments invited on the proposal - Finnish Government

    5.9.2022 | On 5 September 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out an invitation to comment a draft proposal for amending the Act on Electronic Communications Services. According to the proposal, the must-carry obligation would be waived.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-to-waive-must-carry-obligation-for-radio-programming-comments-invited-on-the-proposal-1825583

  23. Planning of eastern rail link takes off, documents to establish company signed - Finnish Government

    29.3.2022 | A limited company is being established for the planning of the eastern rail link. The documents concerning the establishment of the company, East Railway Ltd, have been signed. The State of Finland owns 51% of the company.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/planning-of-eastern-rail-link-takes-off-documents-to-establish-company-signed

  24. New regulation introduces uniform rules for recognising Ukrainian driving licences and driver documents in the EU - Finnish Government

    27.7.2022 | On 20 June 2022, the European Commission submitted a legislative proposal that would make it possible to recognise Ukrainian driving licences and certificates of professional competence for lorry, bus and coach drivers in the European Union.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/new-regulation-introduces-uniform-rules-for-recognising-ukrainian-driving-licences-and-driver-documents-in-the-eu

  25. Changes to application periods in the purchase subsidy scheme for low-emission vehicles - Finnish Government

    8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments, which have been passed by Parliament, to the Act on Purchase and Conversion Subsidies for Low-emission Vehicles. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on 9 December 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-to-application-periods-in-the-purchase-subsidy-scheme-for-low-emission-vehicles

  26. Cybersecurity to be a general requirement for digital products - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | On 15 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for digital products and ancillary services, i.e. Cyber Resilience Act, CRA. The purpose of the proposal is to protect consumers, in particular, against cybersecurity risks that the increasing number of connected devices can generate.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/cybersecurity-to-be-a-general-requirement-for-digital-products

  27. The Government outlines its positions on the Cyber Solidarity Regulation - Finnish Government

    6.7.2023 | On 6 July 2023, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the Commission's proposal for a Cyber Solidarity Regulation and amendments to the Cyber Security Regulation. The aim of the Cyber Solidarity Regulation is to improve the joint detection of cyber incidents by the EU and situational awareness of cyber incidents and the EU’s ability to respond to cyber incidents.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/the-government-outlines-its-positions-on-the-cyber-solidarity-regulation

  28. Finland proposes to European Commission that documents on Sanoma’s complaint concerning YLE be published - Finnish Government

    3.6.2021 | Finland proposes to the European Commission that the documents on Sanoma Media Finland's complaint concerning the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE be published. Finland's letter to the Commission states that making the complaint documents public be in the interest of the general public. The letter refers to the importance of transparency for public debate. Due to EU legislation, correspondence with the Commission is, in principle, confidential.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-proposes-to-european-commission-that-documents-on-sanoma-s-complaint-concerning-yle-be-published

  29. Government to boost export industry competitiveness by permanently halving fairway dues from 2025 - Finnish Government

    7.8.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal on the temporary halving of fairway dues in 2024–2027. The deadline for submitting comments is 1 September 2023. Alongside this, the Ministry is launching a project to amend the Act on Fairway Dues in order to make the halving of the fairway dues permanent.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-to-boost-export-industry-competitiveness-by-permanently-halving-fairway-dues-from-2025

  30. Comments invited on proposals for amendments to the Driving Licence Act - Finnish Government

    6.10.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a legislative proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The deadline for comments is 17 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-proposals-for-amendments-to-the-driving-licence-act

  31. Environment Council to discuss UN Climate Change Conference, Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles - Finnish Government

    16.10.2023 | The EU ministers responsible for the environment and climate change issues will meet in Luxembourg on 16 October to discuss the EU’s objectives for the negotiations at the UN Climate Change Conference to be held in Dubai. The conclusions to be adopted by the Environment Council will constitute the EU’s objective for the Climate Change Conference. Finland’s representative at the Environment Council will be Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/environment-council-to-discuss-un-climate-change-conference-urban-wastewater-treatment-directive-and-co2-emission-standards-for-heavy-duty-vehicles

  32. Finland's reply on the complaint concerning YLE: Yle Areena and learning contents respond to changing consumer needs - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the State of Finland will publish its reply to the European Commission regarding the complaint pursued by Sanoma Media Finland Ltd against YLE. The reply is the fifth that Finland has submitted to the Commission in relation to the complaint.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-s-reply-on-the-complaint-concerning-yle-yle-areena-and-learning-contents-respond-to-changing-consumer-needs-1867875

  33. Antti Malste appointed as Special Adviser to Minister Harakka - Finnish Government

    1.4.2022 | Antti Malste, Master of Social Sciences, will deputise for Special Adviser to Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka starting on Friday 1 April 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/antti-malste-appointed-as-special-adviser-to-minister-harakka-1702958

  34. Changes to application periods in the purchase subsidy scheme for low-emission vehicles - Finnish Government

    8.12.2022 | On 8 December 2022, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the amendments, which have been passed by Parliament, to the Act on Purchase and Conversion Subsidies for Low-emission Vehicles. The President of the Republic is to approve the bill on 9 December 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/changes-to-application-periods-in-the-purchase-subsidy-scheme-for-low-emission-vehicles-1891843

  35. Government proposes amendments to the Aviation Act concerning air navigation obstacles and the use of drones - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Aviation Act and the Act on Transport Services. In future, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency could establish an airspace where unmanned aircraft, i.e. drones, could be operated in a more controlled manner with the support of different services. The permission process for air navigation obstacles would also be amended. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-amendments-to-the-aviation-act-concerning-air-navigation-obstacles-and-the-use-of-drones

  36. Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company for approval - Finnish Government

    10.3.2022 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve the amendment to the Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company and that the date of its entry into force be 1 August 2022. The Act on the Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE, is to be amended so that the text-based online content published by YLE would be more closely linked to its audio or video content broadcasts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/act-on-the-finnish-broadcasting-company-for-approval-1685507

  37. Amendments to the Vehicles Act circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    6.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a government proposal to amend the Vehicles Act and certain related acts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-vehicles-act-circulated-for-comments

  38. Finland and Estonia signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the digitalisation of logistics - Finnish Government

    15.11.2022 | On 15 November 2022, Finland's Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Estonia's Minister of Entrepreneurship and Information Technology Kristjan Järvan signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Finnish and Estonian ministries on advancing the digital transformation in the field of logistics.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-and-estonia-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding-on-cooperation-in-the-digitalisation-of-logistics

  39. Government endorses the Commission’s proposal for Cyber Resilience Act - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | On 10 November 2022, the Government submitted a Union communication to Parliament on the European Commission's proposal for Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The Government supports the objective of the proposed regulation to place products on the market that are safer to use in the cyber domain.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-endorses-the-commission-s-proposal-for-cyber-resilience-act-1893404

  40. Draft national distribution infrastructure programme sent out for comments - Finnish Government

    8.2.2023 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on the draft national programme for the distribution of new fuels to road transport. The programme extends to 2035.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/draft-national-distribution-infrastructure-programme-sent-out-for-comments-1939035

  41. Minister Harakka: Proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act responds to challenges in young people’s road safety - Finnish Government

    5.9.2022 | The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom has completed a study on how the 2018 reform of the Driving Licence Act has affected road safety. The driving licence reform was not found to have a significant impact on the number of injuries sustained by young people aged 15-20.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-proposal-to-amend-the-driving-licence-act-responds-to-challenges-in-young-people-s-road-safety

  42. Government proposes changes to application periods in the purchase subsidy scheme for low-emission vehicles - Finnish Government

    19.9.2022 | The Government proposes that the application periods should be extended for the purchase subsidies for electric and gas-fuelled vans and trucks. In contrast, the application periods would be shortened by three months for the purchase subsidy for fully electric cars, i.e. battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and the conversion subsidy for passenger cars, as the Government has not allocated an appropriation for these schemes for 2023. The application periods would close on 31 December 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-changes-to-application-periods-in-the-purchase-subsidy-scheme-for-low-emission-vehicles-1832675

  43. Government proposes the establishment of international Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation - Finnish Government

    22.9.2022 | On 22 September 2022, the Government submitted its proposal to Parliament for an act to ratify and enforce at national level the Convention on the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-proposes-the-establishment-of-international-organization-for-marine-aids-to-navigation

  44. Government proposes amendments to the Aviation Act concerning air navigation obstacles and the use of drones - Finnish Government

    10.11.2022 | The Government proposes amendments to the Aviation Act and the Act on Transport Services. In future, the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency could establish an airspace where unmanned aircraft, i.e. drones, could be operated in a more controlled manner with the support of different services. The permission process for air navigation obstacles would also be amended. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-amendments-to-the-aviation-act-concerning-air-navigation-obstacles-and-the-use-of-drones-1870167

  45. Minister Harakka to visit Brussels to discuss emission reductions from shipping - Finnish Government

    25.4.2022 | Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will visit Brussels on Tuesday 26 April 2022. The aim of his visit is to influence the preparation of EU matters related to winter navigation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-to-visit-brussels-to-discuss-emission-reductions-from-shipping

  46. EUR 277 million in EU funding available for improving digital connections - Finnish Government

    3.11.2022 | The European Union provides funding through the Connecting Europe Facility for projects that improve the digital infrastructure in the EU. In the current call for proposals, a total of EUR 277 million will be allocated for the purpose. Support is now available for 5G projects that improve the digital services on transport routes or develop the local public services, for example.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eur-277-million-in-eu-funding-available-for-improving-digital-connections

  47. European Commission proposes stricter CO2 emission limits for heavy-duty vehicles - Finnish Government

    15.2.2023 | The European Commission proposes more ambitious carbon dioxide emission limits for new heavy-duty vehicles placed on the market in the EU. The Commission published its proposal for amending the Regulation on CO2 performance standards for heavy-duty vehicles on 14 February 2023. The Regulation will lead the industry towards the manufacture and sale of zero-emission vehicles, i.e. fully electric and hydrogen vehicles.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-commission-proposes-stricter-co2-emission-limits-for-heavy-duty-vehicles

  48. Support for organisational information security, comments invited on information security vouchers - Finnish Government

    28.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on draft government decree on supporting the development of information security, i.e. the so-called information security vouchers. The proposed new, fixed-term support could be used by organisations for improving, in concrete terms, the information security of their systems and for developing their own information security expertise. Rais...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/support-for-organisational-information-security-comments-invited-on-information-security-vouchers-1785419

  49. Finland submits a fourth reply to the European Commission regarding Sanoma Media Finland Ltd’s complaint against the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) - Finnish Government

    5.8.2022 | On 4 August 2022, the State of Finland replied to the European Commission regarding the complaint against YLE pursued by Sanoma Media Finland Ltd. The reply is the fourth that Finland has so far submitted to the Commission in relation to the complaint.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-submits-a-fourth-reply-to-the-european-commission-regarding-sanoma-media-finland-ltd-s-complaint-against-the-finnish-broadcasting-company-yle-

  50. Planning of eastern rail link takes off, documents to establish company signed - Finnish Government

    29.3.2022 | A limited company is being established for the planning of the eastern rail link. The documents concerning the establishment of the company, East Railway Ltd, have been signed. The State of Finland owns 51% of the company.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/planning-of-eastern-rail-link-takes-off-documents-to-establish-company-signed-1699091

  51. Reform of the Pilotage Act to begin - Finnish Government

    31.3.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a project to reform the Pilotage Act. The aim is that the new legislation would enter into force at the start of 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/reform-of-the-pilotage-act-to-begin

  52. Universal service obligation for postal services proposed to be changed - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | On 21 April 2022, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for an act amending the Postal Act and for discretionary government grants for the delivery of newspapers.The aim is to ensure equal access to postal services as well as to secure the conditions for the five-day delivery of newspapers across Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/universal-service-obligation-for-postal-services-proposed-to-be-changed

  53. Comments invited on memorandum on must-carry obligation of television and radio channels - Finnish Government

    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

  54. Establishment of Finland’s national space situation centre investigated - Finnish Government

    21.10.2022 | A steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications will investigate the establishment of a national space situation centre. As society's functioning depends on the services provided by satellite systems, an ability to observe events in near space is needed.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/establishment-of-finland-s-national-space-situation-centre-investigated-1851418

  55. Amendments to the Vehicles Act circulated for comments - Finnish Government

    6.6.2022 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a government proposal to amend the Vehicles Act and certain related acts.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-to-the-vehicles-act-circulated-for-comments-1765426

  56. Finland and China agree on additional flights to Shanghai - Finnish Government

    19.11.2021 | In their regular negotiations on 16-17 November 2021, Finland and China agreed that flights from Finland to Shanghai could be increased. The number of weekly routes will be raised from seven to 14.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-and-china-agree-on-additional-flights-to-shanghai-1584368

  57. Minister Harakka and Executive Director Lepassaar: Support needed to improve cyber security of companies - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | At their meeting in Helsinki on 21 April 2022, Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka and Executive Director of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) Juhan Lepassaar stressed the role of companies in ensuring the cyber security of society.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-harakka-and-executive-director-lepassaar-support-needed-to-improve-cyber-security-of-companies

  58. Cybersecurity to be a general requirement for digital products - Finnish Government

    15.9.2022 | On 15 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for digital products and ancillary services, i.e. Cyber Resilience Act, CRA. The purpose of the proposal is to protect consumers, in particular, against cybersecurity risks that the increasing number of connected devices can generate.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/cybersecurity-to-be-a-general-requirement-for-digital-products-1832871

  59. Clocks will be moved forward to summer time next Sunday - Finnish Government

    24.3.2022 | Summer time, or Daylight Saving Time, begins in the coming weekend, in the night between Saturday and Sunday. The clocks will be moved forward one hour on Sunday, 27 March, at 03.00.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/clocks-will-be-moved-forward-to-summer-time-next-sunday-1696195

  60. Provisional agreement in the EU on the use of alternative fuels in aviation, Finland's priority for flexibility included - Finnish Government

    26.4.2023 | On 25 April 2023, the EU Member States, the European Parliament and the European Commission reached a provisional agreement on the use of renewable and low-emission fuels in aviation. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/provisional-agreement-in-the-eu-on-the-use-of-alternative-fuels-in-aviation-finland-s-priority-for-flexibility-included