News
On this page, you will find the latest news from the Kotka-Hamina region!
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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…
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Day trip for young people to the world heritage site of Verla
Join a fun day trip to Verla! You’ll find great nature, an interesting destination and great company.…
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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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Kotka Day is celebrated at the market square on May 15
Kotka Day will be celebrated on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Kotka market square. Guidance and…
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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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Job search support for immigrants
Anthony Brantberg, a job coach, started working for the City of Kotka in March. Job coaching is…
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Maritime Centre Vellamo has a winter holiday programme for the whole family
At the Vellamo Maritime Centre, there is a winter holiday programme for the whole family in weeks…
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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…
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The Week Of Love again with plenty of activities
Kotka will again celebrate The Week Of Love from 9-15 February 2026, highlighting the values of the…
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Entrepreneurship is challenging but rewarding – Sharma runs a restaurant in Kotka
Gopal Krishna Sharma moved to Finland from India eight years ago. For the last two years he…