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.
Housing and living
What is it like to live in Etelä-Kymenlaakso in the Kotka–Hamina region? How should matters related to housing be arranged? How does healthcare work? Read about these and many other topics related to living and everyday life.
Working
How does working life in Finland operate? How can you find a job in Finland? What are an employee’s rights? And what if I want to become an entrepreneur? Read more about working in Finland.
Education
From early childhood education to basic education, upper secondary studies, and higher education. What study opportunities do Finland and the South Kymenlaakso region offer? Read more.
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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“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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Free swimming lessons for young children in Hamina
The City of Hamina offers free swimming lessons to pre-school-aged children of immigrants living in Hamina. The…
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Learn Finnish this autumn
This autumn, there are once again plenty of opportunities to learn Finnish and practise your language skills…