Kotkan kaupunki – City of Kotka in the news

Kotka will interview five candidates for the city manager position, with a selection expected by December.

27 candidates applied for the Kotka City Manager position, with the City Board reviewing applications on September 28 to determine interviewees.

A prosecutor halted a fraud investigation into the City of Kotka's grant to an archipelago association for water treatment, finding no crime despite delays in equipment commissioning.

The "Aalto Works" series, including the Sunila Pulp Mill Residential area in Kotka, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing its significant modern architecture and opening new opportunities for the city.

The "Aalto Works" architectural series, including the Sunila residential area in Kotka, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognized for its modern humanistic design and commitment to preserving its values.

City Manager Esa Sirviö is resigning from the City of Kotka following a loss of trust from the City Board.

Kotka's city board approved its 2027 budget and 2027-2029 financial plan, anticipating an 11.4 million euro deficit in 2027, driven by significant building investments.

The City of Kotka is developing a long-term maritime urban vision to improve coastal accessibility and residential attractiveness, focusing on the Kantasatama district through 2027.

The City of Kotka has outlined several infrastructure projects for 2026, including bridge repairs, utility upgrades, and street lighting modernizations.

Kotka is undertaking multiple street, road, and bridge repair projects across the city during summer 2026, leading to temporary traffic disruptions and detours.

The City of Kotka is implementing significant public transport route and schedule changes for the summer 2026 season to balance budget constraints and service needs.

The City of Kotka is hosting a public event at Karhula Market Square to promote urban accessibility and provide a forum for citizens to meet city officials.

A Kotka artist will bring free, participatory art events to city parks in 2026, fostering communal art creation with support from the City of Kotka.

The City of Kotka is consolidating its educational network by closing four schools and multiple daycares to adapt to a significant decrease in student population.

Strategic urban planning project 'Maritime Kotka' is being developed to enhance the city's coastal infrastructure, residential appeal, and investment potential through 2027.

The City of Kotka avoided a significant deficit in 2025 but faces financial challenges due to massive upcoming infrastructure investments and service network restructuring.

The City of Kotka is implementing a new permit system to regulate electric scooter speeds and operational hours starting next year.

Kotka city's communication team manages marketing, public relations, event organization, and crisis communication to promote the city and support its strategy.

Kotka and AALTO Development have made a preliminary agreement to transform the Hietanen car park into a green industrial cluster for hydrogen and energy production, and hydroponic farming.

Kotka is advancing plans to renovate a historic building into a business center in Kantasatama and is negotiating with Kouvola over reduced funding for the regional orchestra.