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Cyprus News Agency: News in English, 13-05-07
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[01] Government plans to combat unemployment announced
[01] Government plans to combat unemployment announced
The government of Cyprus announced Tuesday a series of measures to
combat unemployment on the island, which, in March 2013 increased
14,2%. Minister of Labour and Social Insurance Zeta Emilianidou announced
the implementation of three projects for 8.000 unemployed. Speaking at
a press conference, Emilianidou said the projects are co-funded by the
EU and concern European citizens, including Cypriots, but expressed
hope that more Cypriots will be employed. According to government
statistics, in April 2013 the number of registered unemployed reached
45,000, of which 33,500 were Greek Cypriots. "The government aim is to
provide employment for as many Cypriots as possible. There are too many
registered unemployed. Statistics record a great number of unemployed
Cypriots. Everyone's collaboration is needed to help our compatriots find
jobs, "she said. Emilianidou noted that unemployment affects all ages,
but in particular young people. "We have too many young people out of
work, graduates and non-graduates", she pointed out, adding that more
measures will be announced at a later stage. The three measures include
1. a grants' scheme for job integration with flexible hours/days, (the
target is to employ 1,000 people, with 6.8 million euro budget), b) a
sponsored plan to employ 6,000 unemployed in the hotel, food and general
tourism industry (20 million euro budget) and 3. stagiaire programs
for unemployed graduates (under 35 years) to gain work experience,
(1,000 unemployed, 4 million euro budget).
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