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08.05.2026

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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 Kotka. Now her three children are grown up and her life is enriched…

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Kotka-Hamina

International Kotka-Hamina is a joint website for five municipalities in Etelä-Kymenlaakso: Kotka, Hamina, Pyhtää, Virolahti, and Miehikkälä.

The website is maintained by the City of Kotka.

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Guidance and counselling for immigrants service assists all immigrants with matters related to immigration and integration, regardless of how long they have been in Finland or on what grounds they are residing in the country

Karhula (Karhulantie 46) 
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wednesday 12.00−15.30 
friday 8.00−15.00

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29.6.–10.7. klo 13–15
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Hamina (Rauhankatu 8 ) 
(Access via the inner courtyard, Staircase B)
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Summer break from June 30 to July 28. Services will resume as normal on Tuesday, August 4.

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+358 5 234 4171

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Language skills opened doors at work and in everyday life – Isabelle Pekonen enjoys Karhula