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Our View: Real jobs are created by businesses not the state subsidising wages

08/05/13
WE WISH we could share the optimism of Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou who believed that the three schemes she announced yesterday would provide work for some 8,000 people who are currently unemployed. Had she not been informed about the unsuccessful schemes that were implemented by her predecessor and did next to nothing in restricting, let alone reducing, unemployment figures?... 17 comments

State pledges €30 million to create 8,000 jobs

By George Psyllides 08/05/13
THE government yesterday rolled out three schemes worth over €30 million to boost employment as Cyprus experiences its worst jobless rates in three decades.Labour Minister Zeta Emilianidou said the schemes aimed at providing work for 8,000 people, the majority in the wider tourism sector.“Statistics show a large number of unemployed Cypriots,” the minister said. “With everyone’s cooperation our fellow citizens will be able to find jobs.”Around 45,000 people were registered as unemployed in April, with 33,500 being Cypriots.The schemes had been announced by President Nicos Anastasiades last month. They were worth €30.8 million, co-funded by the European Union... 7 comments

‘Buy Cypriot products to save jobs’

30/03/13
THE University of Cyprus is beginning a campaign to battle unemployment by promoting the purchase of Cypriot products.University Rector, Constantinos Christofides said that during an economic crisis, when unemployment is dangerously rising, everyone should make an effort to help save as many jobs as possible. He added that the current period in time should be marked by solidarity and acts aimed at social cohesion. “If each one of us buys Cypriot products, essentially we will create an obstacle against the rise in unemployment,” he said... 22 comments
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