Welcome!
Whether you are in the Kotka-Hamina region on a short work assignment or planning a longer stay, this website will help you navigate local services and everyday practices. We hope you feel welcome here and find a place where you can thrive both at work and in your free time.
My story
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Active life – Mular Hser employed as a nurse immediately
Mular Hser was 10 years old when her family moved to Finland 18 years ago. Before arriving…
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Language skills opened doors at work and in everyday life – Isabelle Pekonen enjoys Karhula
Isabelle Pekonen moved from France to Finland over 40 years ago through marriage. The family settled in…
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Peaceful life and a maritime environment – 13 years of Viktoria Rebo in Etelä-Kymenlaakso
Viktoria Rebo moved to Finland from Russia thirteen years ago. Her new life in Etelä-Kymenlaakso was gradually…
Support for Families
The Kotka and Hamina area offers high-quality educational services, early childhood education, and leisure services that support the well-being and everyday life of families with children.
News
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Free digital training for immigrants
Kymenlaakson Opisto will organise free digital training for immigrants at its Hamina campus in autumn. The training…
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Summer timetables for guidance and counselling services
The guidance and counselling services for immigrants are available during summer opening hours by phone and on-site…
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Diversity and international recruitment on display in Kotka
The Työvoimaa (Workforce) event, held at Datariina in Kotka, brought together companies and experts to discuss talent…