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Clash of Clans creator Supercell sued for 2,5 M USD by Chinese ex-manager

Finnish gaming company Supercell, known for games such as Clash of Clan has fired a chinese manager over accusations of using company funds on escorts and serving alcohol to guests at a local night club. The fired manag…

Rovio of Angry Birds fame to debut on the Helsinki Stock Exchange with IPO

The Finnish entertainment Company Rovio today revealed it's initial public offering (IPO) on the Helsinki Stock Exchange in Finland. The company creates, develops and publishes mobile games as well as licenses products …

Amazon hiring in Finland

In August 2017 it was rumored that Amazon would be hiring in Finland. And indeed a year later the company is actively seeking employees for it's Lab126 division in Espoo. The move comes following other technology giants…

MotoGP race in Finland confirmed for 2019

Holding a MotoGP series race is in Finland, on the new Kymi Ring race track has been rumored for quite some time. Now the race is confirmed to be on track for 2019. The Kymi Ring in Iitti will host MotoGP races from 201…

eSports pros can get athlethe's tax treatment in Finland

Those playing videogames at a professional level for a living can now move their income to a trust, similar to traditional athletes. The tax authorities in Finland have ruled eSports to be taxed as any professional spor…

Wallis is Kimi Räikkönen's karaoke bar in Helsinki?

Some time ago it was reported that Kimi Räikkönen, the Formula 1 World Champion, is opening a Karaoke in Helsinki. Since that there have been no reports of this, but there is now a Karaoke Bar Wallis on the rumored loca…