Published 15.12.2021 Living in Kainuu

From Barcelona to Sotkamo

The RekryKainuu project has interviewed some people who have moved to Kainuu. From that series of articles, you may read in English the story of Diana, who moved from Barcelona to Sotkamo to practice her profession as a dentist.

FROM BARCELONA TO SOTKAMO

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