The EU sanctions against Russia do not prevent Saimaa Canal traffic The sailing season in the Saimaa Canal starts on 2 May 2023 and will last until 31 December 2023, according to the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Finland. 'Every year, the delegates agree on a protocol on the length of the sailing period and the date on which the traffic season will open. The decision is made according to the Saimaa Canal lease agreement. It is an international agreement approved by Parliament,' reads the statement.

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