Tag: Harakka

  • Minister Harakka opened Business Finland’s 6G seminar

    Minister Harakka opened Business Finland’s 6G seminar

    In his opening speech, Minister Harakka emphasized the cooperation of democratic countries in the development and utilization of technology. – Our basic values, individual freedom and basic rights, must be guaranteed in the regulation and standards of 6G technology. Safety and climate protection must also be taken into account from the beginning, says Minister Harakka.…

  • A nationwide campaign in Finland encourages passengers to return to public transport

    A nationwide campaign in Finland encourages passengers to return to public transport

    The campaign is a response to the collapse in passenger numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It encourages passengers to return to public transport and thereby meet people and attend events. Its core message is, “We’re waiting for you!” The campaign will appear on several different communication channels – online, radio and social media. The campaign…

  • Finland closes airspace to Russian traffic

    Finland closes airspace to Russian traffic

    Finland is preparing to close its airspace from Russian air traffic in response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka (SDP) tweeted bulletin on Saturday night. Russia’s retaliation could seriously affect the national airline Finnair and effectively close Asian routes, according to the airline’s spokesperson. Satu Haataja. The government has…

  • Minister Harakka will participate in the Telecommunications Council meeting

    Minister Harakka will participate in the Telecommunications Council meeting

    The Council is working to adopt an overview of measures to ensure a high common level of cyber security. Finland has supported the goal of the so-called NIS2 proposal for a directive to improve the level of cyber security and data protection both in the EU as a whole and in the Member States. The…

  • Minister Harakka will visit the United States

    Minister Harakka will visit the United States

    The key themes of the visit will focus on high technology such as maritime automation, smart ports, the use of artificial intelligence, 5G and 6G collaboration, and green transition.During his visit, Minister Harakka will meet with representatives of the President Bidenadministration and the Washington state administration. The program includes visits to companies and seminars, as…

  • Minister Harakka: Contribution to information security and data protection in critical areas of society is an investment in the future

    Minister Harakka: Contribution to information security and data protection in critical areas of society is an investment in the future

    Statutory requirements must be set for information security in all critical areas, and the inspection and control of critical information systems must be extended. Public sector information security also needs to be strengthened. “We need to be ready for anything and invest in information security. Investing in the future of society pays for itself many…