unemployment

thumbnailSandzak on the road to drawing investors
2013-03-16In the hopes of increasing the number of jobs available to citizens, Novi Pazar is taking measures to gain investments.
thumbnailUnemployment linked to politics in BiH
2013-03-06Experts say the government must follow through on efforts to curb unemployment.
thumbnailRegion takes action to curb unemployment
2013-02-05In an effort to stem the growing unemployment problem in the Balkans, several countries are implementing initiatives to help people find jobs.
thumbnailCroatia tackles high unemployment rate
2013-02-02The state allocated 61 million euros for the new labour measures this year.
thumbnailFarming initiative targets Macedonia's unemployed
2012-12-11The government is offering land and financial assistance to some of the country's unemployed.
thumbnailRegional training programmes show promise
2012-11-07Regional governments are implementing prequalification and retraining programmes to reduce unemployment.
thumbnailUnemployment rate rising in Croatia
2012-08-28A many citizens are debating leaving the country, the government promises to improve the situation by next year.
thumbnailUnemployed men outpacing women in some countries
2012-08-06Statistics show the gap between female and male unemployment rates in Bulgaria to have widened in favour of women since the crisis began in late 2008.
thumbnailProfessionals in the region hit hard by the economic crisis
2012-07-17Whether they stay at home or move to EU countries, well-educated and aspiring professionals find few doors open.
thumbnailIn elections, unemployment is at the forefront
2012-04-27As politicians focus on attracting votes May 6th, many of Serbia's residents are just hoping to find a job.
thumbnailGreece's growing jobless ranks face benefit cuts, longer lines
2012-03-22The mood among the unemployed is grim – and resigned.
thumbnailKosovo: highest unemployment rate in Western Balkans
2012-02-09Reports about the closure and downsizing of international missions in Kosovo are raising concerns.
thumbnailPodcast for 2012-02-09
2012-02-09In this episode, We present highlights of what is published on Setimes in the past week.
thumbnailAmid unemployment and ethnic division, Mitrovica struggles
2011-06-23A new report by the UNDP finds the gulf between ethnic Albanians and Serbs remains wide, despite common problems.
thumbnailMacedonia's unemployment rate dipping
2011-06-14UNDP aid helps boost Macedonia's employment rate, hiring potential and overall economy.
thumbnailWorking for no pay in Croatia
2011-01-27As local businesses struggle, having a job doesn't always guarantee one's salary will come on time -- or at all.
thumbnailBusiness: Jobless rate climbing in Croatia
2011-01-14Croatia's unemployment rate is expected to keep rising this year. Also in business news: Greece has reduced its deficit and foreign direct investment in Serbia is expected to reach 4 billion euros this year.
Albania boosts benefits for unemployed
2010-08-20TIRANA, Albania -- The government decided on Thursday (August 19th) to increase incomes for the unemployed by 3.5%, to about 60 euros a month. Opposi...
thumbnailPapandreou gains backing for tough measures
2009-10-19Parliament has given Greece's new prime minister its support for a reform package intended to tackle the country's ballooning economic woes.

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Extremists exploit poverty, youth in recruiting effortsExtremists exploit poverty, youth in recruiting efforts

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