Helsinki, May 8 -- Kouvola, a city in southeastern Finland, has welcomed TikTok's decision to establish a new data center there, emphasizing the significant economic and strategic benefits the project is expected to bring both locally and nationally.
In a statement released Wednesday, the City of Kouvola described the project as a "major investment" that could substantially stimulate economic activity across the region and the country. The facility, spanning 34,000 square meters, is currently under construction, with the first phase expected to take approximately one and a half years to complete.
"We welcome TikTok to Kouvola. This investment, exceptional in its category, strengthens Kouvola's status as an emerging regional hub and confir...