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Polar Shares Global Fitness and Sleep Insights in 2024 Year in Review Report

KEMPELE, Finland, December 19, 2025 - Polar, the leader in wearable sports and fitness technology for nearly 50 years, today released “2024: Reflected”, its comprehensive year in review report, offering a look into global exercise and sleep patterns derived from anonymized data collected from millions of users worldwide. Based on this report, Polar encourages users to compare their personal stats with global trends. Through the Polar Flow app, they can explore their 2024 data, providing a detailed view of their individual health and fitness journey.In 2024, Polar users maintained a highly

Hill Climb Racing becomes the world's most downloaded racing game series with more than 2.5 billion installs

Fingersoft ’s beloved Hill Climb Racing games have reached 2.5 billion installs across platforms, making it the world's most downloaded racing game series. The evergreen mobile game family includes the smash hits Hill Climb Racing, Hill Climb Racing 2, and the new LEGOⓇ Hill Climb Adventures launched  earlier this year.Hill Climb Racing is a global phenomenon known for its cartoony style, simple gameplay, and smooth, fun physics. Since the original was launched in 2012,

Hill Climb Racing and Bomberman meet in exclusive IP collaboration

Fingersoft  and Konami  announce a crossover of the iconic Super Bomberman R 2 and the evergreen mobile game Hill Climb Racing 2 with over 500 million downloads.Fingersoft, a Finnish mobile game developer, has entered into a partnership with Konami Digital Entertainment, a Japanese gaming powerhouse, to bring Konami’s beloved Bomberman IP into Fingersoft’s Hill Climb Racing 2 mobile game. For a limited time, starting on September 25, Hill Climb Racing 2 will run an exclusive Bomberman-themed event that enables players to suit up as

$5.5 Million Raised in the United States to Preserve Finnish Cultural Heritage

Finnish cultural heritage in the United States faced an existential threat, but donors stepped in. Now, over $5.5 million has been raised to preserve the unique Finnish-America history.Finlandia Foundation National (FFN), a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Finnish cultural heritage in the US, has announced the results of the "Saving Finland in America" campaign. Over 900 individual donors, families, organizations, and nonprofit foundations across Finnish-America have donated a record-breaking $5.5 million to ensure the preservation of the unique Finnish-American cultural

International coding school kood/Sisu opens new hybrid campus in Finland –Application for free coding education starts in July

International and free coding school kood/Sisu has opened its new campus in Kuopio, Finland. The hybrid and business-driven school collaborates closely across the Baltic Sea with the Estonian Coding School.The school's new campus covers over 650 square meters, specifically designed to meet the needs of software developers. The campus is open to students around the clock, and it has various workspaces, a large kitchen and event area, and a separate zone for visitors from the school’s partner companies.  kood/Sisu, established in Finland in 2023, offers intensive studies in close

Kristiina Helenius Joins Global Fairness Initiative Board of Directors

Distinguished Finnish emissary and public influencer joins community of leaders advancing a more just, equitable future of work for the world’s working poorKristiina Helenius, former Finnish Journalist and CEO of the International Sanctions and Export Control Society, received unanimous support to join the Global Fairness Initiative (GFI) Board, serving with Kenya’s Rose Omamo as GFI’s newest Directors.  Ms. Helenius joins GFI on the 20th anniversary of its founding by Karen Tramontano and Former GFI Board Chair William Jefferson Clinton.   “We are thrilled Kristiina has joined our

Decatrip Project Completed - RMC, Viking Line, Åbo Akademi, and Kempower Collaborate to Create a Green Maritime Corridor Between Turku and Stockholm

The innovative project, Decatrip, which began in 2022, has been completed. The project enables the development of one of the world's first carbon-neutral sea routes. RMC explored how existing ships could be modified to become more environmentally friendly. The company is now equipped to modernise ships, enhancing their environmental friendliness.The joint Decatrip project, undertaken by Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), Viking Line, Åbo Akademi, and Kempower, has concluded. The project's goal was to develop one of the world's first carbon-neutral “green” corridors on the maritime route

The Wait is Over: The LEGO Group and Fingersoft Officially Release LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures

The new mobile game, LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures, is now globally available to play via Google Play and Apple App Store.The LEGO Group and Fingersoft have today announced the global release of LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures. LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures is a new take on Fingersoft’s popular Hill Climb Racing games, combining the evergreen gameplay and world of Hill Climb Racing with the creative fun of LEGO play.    In the single-player exploration game, the player embarks on a grand adventure, braving the hills in 3D. With a variety of Hill Climb Racing and LEGO brick vehicles and

ISECS Appoints Juan Carlos Medrano Castro as Board Director and Regional Ambassador for South America

Renowned Trade Compliance Expert to Spearhead ISECS Expansion into Central and South American MarketsThe International Sanctions and Export Control Society (ISECS), the leading organization dedicated to the mastery of sanctions and export controls, today announced the appointment of Juan Carlos Medrano Castro as Board Director and Regional Ambassador for South America. In this dual role, Mr. Medrano Castro will drive ISECS’ strategic expansion across Central and South American countries while serving as a key member of the ISECS Board of Directors.   As highly respected authority in

Fingersoft appoints new directors to accelerate growth

Fingersoft , the Finnish developer of Hill Climb Racing games, advances its growth strategy with three new director roles.Mikko Kirmanen has been appointed Director of Growth. Kirmanen has 16 years of experience in the games industry, having previously worked as the Head of Growth Marketing, leading Fingersoft’s user acquisition activities. Jonathan Massey has been appointed Director of Game Products. Massey was previously a producer at Fingersoft, steering the Hill Climb Racing 2 team for the past three years. Pasi Brännlund has been appointed Director of

Polar Vantage V3 wins the Red Dot Award for Product Design

Polar, the leader in wearable sports and fitness technology for nearly 50 years, has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design. Widely considered one of the most prominent honors in the global design sector, the award was granted to Polar Vantage V3 premium multisport watch for its outstanding design, functionality and innovation. This is yet another accolade for Vantage V3, which won earlier this year the internationally respected iF DESIGN AWARD. An international judging panel consisting of top design experts selected Vantage V3 as the winner of the Red Dot Design

Keel laying of the first multi-role corvette celebrated at Rauma shipyard

The keel laying ceremony of the first Squadron 2020 multi-role corvette was celebrated today in Rauma shipyard. Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC), an entirely Finnish-owned company that just marked 10 years since its foundation, is building in total of four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes for the Finnish Navy.   The keel of the first Squadron 2020 multi-role corvette was lowered at Rauma shipyard on Thursday 11 April. The traditional keel laying ceremony celebrates in effect the birth of the ship and marks the actual start of construction of the ship’s hull. The keel of a ship and

Finland, the happiest country – is this one of the reasons?

Finland was dubbed the world’s happiest nation for the seventh consecutive year in the annual World Happiness Report 2024. The happiest nation might also boast the most contented employees. Here’s why:Finland is renowned for its citizens’ well-being, ice swimming, sauna culture, Northern Lights, and other unique Nordic experiences the country offers. It’s also celebrated for maintaining one of the most functional work-life balances globally. Even as the work-life balance is well-working in Finland, there is discussion about adopting shorter workweeks. Could this afford more time to spend

Polar unveils the Polar Grit X2 Pro watch, offering unrivalled durability and designed to empower anyone to explore more

KEMPELE, FINLAND, – March 20, 1PM EET, 2024 – Polar, the leader in wearable sports and fitness technology for nearly 50 years, has announced the next generation of its ultra-durable and extremely-capable outdoor sports watch. Perfect for anyone who wants to explore more, Polar Grit X2 Pro has been reimagined with a brilliant AMOLED touchscreen display, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal glass, high-strength stainless-steel front casing, dual-frequency GPS, and innovative biosensing technologies powered by Polar Elixir™. Polar Grit X2 Pro also offers robust navigation tools, including

Polar Vantage V3 wins the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024

Polar, the leader in wearable sports and fitness technology for nearly 50 years, has been awarded this year’s iF DESIGN AWARD, the world-renowned design prize. The winning product, Polar Vantage V3 premium multisport watch, won in the discipline Product and in the category Watches / Jewelry. The latest addition to the popular Polar Vantage V series, Vantage V3 won over the 132-member jury, made up of independent experts from all over the world, with its entirely new design that is ideal for both sports performance and everyday use. The watch received high marks in all ranked

Revving up success: Fingersoft appoints Daniel Rantala as Chief Growth Officer

Hill Climb Racing developer puts growth in focus.The Finnish mobile game studio Fingersoft  has promoted Daniel Rantala as its first-ever Chief Growth Officer. He will also join the company’s executive leadership team. Rantala has been with the company for 7 years, most recently as Business Development Director. Prior to his BD role, Rantala used to oversee and lead Fingersoft’s game publishing operations.   “We see boundless opportunities to grow in the gaming industry, with our existing Hill Climb Racing IP and new games. During the past few years, we

Polar opens up its ecosystem for the first time in new collaboration with Sennheiser brand

Polar Electro, the world leader in personal guidance for fitness, sport, and health, has unveiled a new partnership with the German premium audio brand Sennheiser.   Sennheiser’s all-new, fitness-focused MOMENTUM Sport earbuds will officially be Powered by Polar, offering wearers access to Polar’s suite of biosensing capabilities and enhanced guidance for fitness and wellbeing, all backed by industry-leading scientific insights.   These premium sports earbuds bring superb Sennheiser sound and cutting-edge fitness tech in one device, alongside both a photoplethysmography (PPG) heart

Finnish Mobile Game Studio Fingersoft Celebrates the Success of Its Six-Hour Workday Initiative

Fingersoft, the Finnish mobile game studio renowned for its Hill Climb Racing mobile games, is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its six-hour workday initiative, introduced in February 2023. The company's progressive approach to work culture has garnered widespread attention and continues to inspire change within the industry.In early 2023, Fingersoft unveiled an innovative work model, allowing employees to work just six hours a day (80% of full working time) while receiving 90 percent of their full salary. This approach emerged from a desire to explore alternative work

Polar releases “2023: Reflected” report, showing physical activity, sports, and sleep trends

Polar Electro, the world leader in personal guidance for fitness, sport, and health, today announced the release of its “2023: Reflected” report, revealing global activity, sports, and sleep trends. With walking emerging as the second most tracked activity globally, this year’s findings confirm the commitment to moderate intensity physical activity as a form of staying active and nurturing personal wellness.  Walking makes up nearly 16% of all tracked workouts by Polar users. On average, users in all age groups log 2.73 miles (4.4 kilometers) per walk in 65 minutes on average, people

Construction of the first multi-role corvette starts at Rauma shipyard – the major project significant for the Finnish national defence has been thoroughly prepared

Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC Defence) has started constructing the first multi-role corvette of the Squadron 2020 project. The project comprises four corvettes designed specifically for the varying conditions in the Baltic Sea. For security reasons, the globally unique vessels will be built inside a newly constructed multipurpose hall.[A group of men wearing hard hats Description automatically generated] On Monday 30 October 2023, Rauma shipyard celebrated the steel cutting ceremony of the first Squadron 2020 multi-role corvette. The traditional ceremony marked the start of the

Hill Climb Racing 2 adds a creative mode track editor: Create. Climb. Conquer!

Fingersoft , a Finnish mobile games company, is thrilled to announce a game-changing update for its hit game Hill Climb Racing 2 . This update includes a track editor, available for all players, which unlocks a whole new way to enjoy the game by unleashing their creativity.The track editor delivers unprecedented control and creative freedom, and offers an innovative and intuitive control system that anyone can use; Just tap and draw! In creative mode, players can easily create, play, and share their own tracks

Rauma shipyard celebrates the launch and christening of Spirit of Tasmania IV

The first Spirit of Tasmania vessel was launched today at Rauma shipyard. Ordered by TT-Line Company and built by Rauma Marine Constructions, the first of two car and passenger ferries will be finished in 2024. The large-scale project is the biggest individual foreign sale between Australia and Finland. Today, Rauma shipyard celebrated the launch and christening of Spirit of Tasmania IV, a vessel Rauma Marine Constructions is building for the Tasmanian TT-Line Company. The ship is the first of two identical car and passenger ferries that will replace similarly Finnish-built

Edzcom and OMRON join forces to deliver automation using Private 5G Networks to enable Industrial digitization

Converging automation and connectivity through Private 5G Networks to meet the growing demand of Industry 4.0Edzcom, the European leader in Private 4G/5G Networks, has joined OMRON in accelerating digitalization for industries through automation and reliable connectivity. The partnership is a part of OMRON's Innovation Network which is dedicated to developing comprehensive solutions that fulfil all technological requirements for customers. Edzcom and OMRON are at the forefront of revolutionizing manufacturing through seamless connectivity integrated into Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR).

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