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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For family, nature and ice hockey – Pascal Debroek’s journey from Belgium to Kotka
Belgian Pascal Debroek works for an international gaming company in the Helsinki metropolitan area, but he feels…
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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…
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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Events and things to do this summer
Looking for things to do this summer? Kotka Maritime Festival starts this week! The event has been…
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Improve your language skills with a free app
The free Lingvis app, designed for immigrants, helps users learn Finnish or Swedish through media content. The…
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InfoFinland helps people moving to Finland
InfoFinland is a reliable, multilingual online service that provides up-to-date information for people moving to Finland or…