Dutch and other exhibition visitors are definitely a potential for the Jakobstad region! During the first weekend in April (1-2.4.2023), Emigration Expo, one of Europe’s largest emigration events, was held
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“Jakobstad is a place where people give one another a chance,” says Clirim Canko. Meet Clirim Canko (pronounced “tsanko”), an Albanian entrepreneur who moved to the Jakobstad region in 2006. He tells
“There’s more to Jakobstad than meets the eye,” says Danielle Berclouw Meet Danielle Berclouw, a Dutch/Irish copywriter who moved to the Jakobstad region in 2020. She talks to us about
“Everything we need is right here, including helpful people and pristine nature,” says Emebet Wache Meet Emebet Wache, an Ethiopian practical nurse who moved to the Jakobstad region in 2018. Emebet opens
“I love the space and that it’s quiet here. I don’t like the hustle and bustle of a big city,” says Albert Kabasu. Meet Congolese Albert Kabasu, Ess-Ma technician and
“Internationally minded people and plenty of work opportunities: it’s easy to build a life here,” says Don Duma. Meet Don Duma, a South African IT and business specialist who moved
‘I was waiting for the honeymoon period to end. But as time went on, I realised I just really love it here,’ says Julia Capozza Meet Julia Capozza, an American
The three-year long Interreg Aurora project Bothnia Green Energy was launched at the turn of the year. The project will stimulate cross-border collaboration and investments in sustainable energy solutions in
Several factors combined make Snellman a pioneering company in its industry: a closed-loop process – whereas much recycled material is used as is possible – less plastic packaging, smart energy