Search
- Fess search
Showing 1 to 20 of 460 entries.
-
5.11.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft spectrum decree and the draft call for applications on network licences for terrestrial television. Statements on the draft spectrum decree can be submitted until 26 November 2025 and on the draft call for applications on network licences for terrestrial television until 10 December 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/draft-spectrum-decree-and-draft-call-for-applications-on-network-licences-for-terrestrial-television-circulated-for-comment
-
18.6.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has issued a new decree on fees charged by the police. The amendments apply to the fees for passports and identity cards as well as for firearms licences and private security sector licences. The decree will be in force from 1 July to 31 December 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/changes-to-fees-for-passports-and-firearms-licences
-
15.5.2025 | On 15 May 2025, the Government granted advance approval of the change in effective control of MTV Oy. The Government will not cancel the programme licences of MTV Oy for television broadcasting despite a change in the effective control of the company.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/programme-licences-of-mtv-to-remain-in-force
-
16.4.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched preparations for a new period of network and programming licences for terrestrial television. The new licence period should start on 11 January 2027.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/preparations-begin-for-new-network-and-programming-licences-for-terrestrial-television
-
26.1.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has supplemented the decree on fees charged for services provided by the police in 2026 with licence fees related to gambling services under the new Gambling Act. The new fees will be charged for an exclusive licence, a gambling licence and an authorisation for international cooperation for the holder of an exclusive licence or a gambling licence. The fees will also be charged for the alteration of an exclusive licence or a gambling licence.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/licence-fees-for-gambling-services-to-be-added-to-the-decree-on-police-fees
-
7.11.2024 | On 7 November 2024, the Government granted radio programme licences for a new nationwide frequency block 26, and for 20 individual frequencies in a supplementary application round. Licences were issued to different parts of Finland, including to local radio broadcasting operators.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-grants-radio-programme-licences-in-supplementary-application-round-new-operator-enters-market
-
10.12.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications has launched a legislative project to introduce a comprehensive reform of the Driving Licence Act, as the new Driving Licences Directive and the updated driving disqualifications rules of the EU shall be transposed into national legislation. The Directive calls for amendments to the driving licences regulation throughout the EU.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/overhaul-of-the-driving-licence-act-now-under-way-to-improve-road-safety
-
27.10.2025 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications is inviting comments on a draft government proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The proposal aims to improve road safety for young people. Comments may be submitted until 14 December 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/consultation-amendments-to-driving-licence-act-to-improve-road-safety-for-young-people
-
8.6.2022 | On 8 June 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out an invitation to comment a draft proposal for amendments to the Decree on Driving Licences. The deadline for submitting opinions is 3 August 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-amendments-to-the-decree-on-driving-licences-1768469
-
8.6.2022 | On 8 June 2022, the Ministry of Transport and Communications sent out an invitation to comment a draft proposal for amendments to the Decree on Driving Licences. The deadline for submitting opinions is 3 August 2022.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-amendments-to-the-decree-on-driving-licences
-
20.12.2022 | On 20 December 2022, Government granted radio programme licences for 43 frequencies in a supplementary application round. Licences were issued to different parts of Finland, including to new local radio broadcasting operators.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-grants-radio-programme-licences-in-supplementary-application-round-new-local-radio-operators-1898559
-
12.6.2025 | On 12 June 2025, the Ministry of Transport and Communications initiated a regulation project to amend the Driving Licence Act. The project’s goals are to promote road safety by improving the capability of young drivers to identify and avoid risks and by restricting the times of day young people can drive. Preparations for this project have been under way for a long time.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/minister-ranne-we-will-seek-to-improve-road-safety-for-young-people-through-amendments-to-the-driving-licence-act
-
20.12.2022 | On 20 December 2022, Government granted radio programme licences for 43 frequencies in a supplementary application round. Licences were issued to different parts of Finland, including to new local radio broadcasting operators.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-grants-radio-programme-licences-in-supplementary-application-round-new-local-radio-operators
-
31.5.2022 | For the second time, the Government has extended the deadline for granting network licences for the so-called 700 MHz spectrum in Åland Islands.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/decision-on-network-licences-for-aland-islands-deferred-for-the-second-time
-
31.5.2022 | For the second time, the Government has extended the deadline for granting network licences for the so-called 700 MHz spectrum in Åland Islands.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/decision-on-network-licences-for-aland-islands-deferred-for-the-second-time-1757736
-
1.4.2026 | The Government submitted its communication to Parliament on 1 April 2026 regarding the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA). The Government supports the proposal’s aims to modernise and simplify regulation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-supports-modernising-eu-rules-on-connectivity
-
5.3.2026 | On 5 March 2026, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Transport Services, Driving Licence Act, Act on the Organisation of Driver Examinations and Act on the Enforcement of a Fine.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-improve-operating-conditions-for-transport-sector
-
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/-/1410829/new-regulation-introduces-uniform-rules-for-recognising-ukrainian-driving-licences-and-driver-documents-in-the-eu-1806615
-
28.5.2020 | Finland will extend the validity of driving licences in accordance with the temporary derogations provided for in the EU Regulation. If the validity of a driving licence expires between 1 February and 31 August 2020, it will be extended by seven months.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/validity-of-driving-licences-and-transport-licences-to-be-extended-in-line-with-eu-derogations
-
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