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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Nature, studying and work helped Farook find his place in Finland
The scenic landscapes of Langinkoski in the Kymijoki delta have become an important place of tranquillity for…
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“Towards our goals, one step at a time” – Csilla offers encouragement to those who have moved from abroad
Csilla Németh, from Hungary, arrived in Finland over 30 years ago as part of an international student…
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“Without challenges, there is no real learning or growth” – From Iran to study in Kotka
Zahra Sasannia and Shaghayegh Hajiloo, both from Iran, began their studies in the digital industry and artificial…
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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Working life in Finland event for international professionals in Kotka
A free ‘Working Life in Finland’ event will be held in Kotka on Wednesday 18 November 2026,…
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A new network brings people from different backgrounds together in Kotka
The City of Kotka is setting up a new Network of Good Relations. The aim of the…
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Would you like to find out more about Finland? Come along to the social orientation session!
Social orientation courses offer people who have recently moved to Finland the opportunity to familiarise themselves with…