Greek Unemployment Falls, but Skill Gaps and Low Participation Persist
Greece's unemployment rate fell below 10 percent in 2024 for the first time since 2009; however, labor market participation slightly decreased due to lower participation among women and young people, while job vacancies increased to 46,997 (up 27.1 percent year-on-year) in Q3 2024, highlighting skil...
Greek Unemployment Falls, but Skill Gaps and Low Participation Persist
Greece's unemployment rate fell below 10 percent in 2024 for the first time since 2009; however, labor market participation slightly decreased due to lower participation among women and young people, while job vacancies increased to 46,997 (up 27.1 percent year-on-year) in Q3 2024, highlighting skil...
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60% Bias Score
U.S. Job Market Shifts from "Great Resignation" to "Great Stay
The U.S. job market has transitioned from the "Great Resignation" to the "Great Stay," with low hiring, quits, and layoffs, primarily due to employer reluctance to lay off workers and reduced hiring stemming from the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes to curb inflation.
U.S. Job Market Shifts from "Great Resignation" to "Great Stay
The U.S. job market has transitioned from the "Great Resignation" to the "Great Stay," with low hiring, quits, and layoffs, primarily due to employer reluctance to lay off workers and reduced hiring stemming from the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes to curb inflation.
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44% Bias Score
Freelance Work: A Bridge to Full-Time Employment in a Slow Hiring Market
In a challenging job market, with 23% of unemployed Americans having searched for work for 27+ weeks, experts advise exploring freelance and contract positions to improve income, boost self-esteem, and potentially gain full-time employment; this strategy is seeing success across numerous sectors.
Freelance Work: A Bridge to Full-Time Employment in a Slow Hiring Market
In a challenging job market, with 23% of unemployed Americans having searched for work for 27+ weeks, experts advise exploring freelance and contract positions to improve income, boost self-esteem, and potentially gain full-time employment; this strategy is seeing success across numerous sectors.
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40% Bias Score
\"Weak Consumer Spending and Rising Insolvencies Hamper German Economic Recovery\"\
\"Germany's economic growth remains hampered by weak consumer spending due to high inflation, rising unemployment, and a surge in business insolvencies, with projections indicating a potential record number of bankruptcies in 2025.\
\"Weak Consumer Spending and Rising Insolvencies Hamper German Economic Recovery\"\
\"Germany's economic growth remains hampered by weak consumer spending due to high inflation, rising unemployment, and a surge in business insolvencies, with projections indicating a potential record number of bankruptcies in 2025.\
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48% Bias Score
Greece Funds 5,880 New Businesses with €17,000 Grants
Greece launches a €100 million program providing €17,000 grants to 5,880 unemployed individuals (mostly women) aged 30-59 to start businesses, with applications opening December 19th, 2024, and closing January 21st, 2025, via OPSKE.
Greece Funds 5,880 New Businesses with €17,000 Grants
Greece launches a €100 million program providing €17,000 grants to 5,880 unemployed individuals (mostly women) aged 30-59 to start businesses, with applications opening December 19th, 2024, and closing January 21st, 2025, via OPSKE.
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28% Bias Score
France's 2025 GDP Growth Cut to 0.9% Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Banque de France lowered its 2025 French GDP growth forecast to 0.9% due to political uncertainty and budget delays, projecting 7.8% unemployment and 1.6% inflation; growth is expected to rebound to 1.3% in 2026-2027.
France's 2025 GDP Growth Cut to 0.9% Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Banque de France lowered its 2025 French GDP growth forecast to 0.9% due to political uncertainty and budget delays, projecting 7.8% unemployment and 1.6% inflation; growth is expected to rebound to 1.3% in 2026-2027.
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40% Bias Score
Armenia's Rising Job Numbers Mask Persistent Unemployment Crisis
Armenia's November 2024 employment figures show 782,832 jobs, a 3,681 increase from October 2024, yet unemployment rose to 15.5% in Q1 2024 and 13.8% in Q2 2024, prompting a new government strategy with 103 measures and 870 billion AMD in funding to address regional disparities, youth unemployment, ...
Armenia's Rising Job Numbers Mask Persistent Unemployment Crisis
Armenia's November 2024 employment figures show 782,832 jobs, a 3,681 increase from October 2024, yet unemployment rose to 15.5% in Q1 2024 and 13.8% in Q2 2024, prompting a new government strategy with 103 measures and 870 billion AMD in funding to address regional disparities, youth unemployment, ...
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48% Bias Score
Challenges Loom for American Job Market, Underscoring Need for Family Support
The American job market, strong after recent growth, is expected to face challenges due to potential administrative changes and rapid shifts, making family support crucial for job seekers facing a potentially prolonged search, averaging 23.2 weeks.
Challenges Loom for American Job Market, Underscoring Need for Family Support
The American job market, strong after recent growth, is expected to face challenges due to potential administrative changes and rapid shifts, making family support crucial for job seekers facing a potentially prolonged search, averaging 23.2 weeks.
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56% Bias Score
Greece Launches €100 Million Program to Boost Entrepreneurship Among Unemployed
Greece's Public Employment Service (DYPA) launched a €100 million program on December 19th, 2024, to support 5,880 unemployed individuals (aged 30-59) in creating new businesses, prioritizing women, with funding from the Greek government and the European Social Fund Plus.
Greece Launches €100 Million Program to Boost Entrepreneurship Among Unemployed
Greece's Public Employment Service (DYPA) launched a €100 million program on December 19th, 2024, to support 5,880 unemployed individuals (aged 30-59) in creating new businesses, prioritizing women, with funding from the Greek government and the European Social Fund Plus.
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20% Bias Score
Nigeria Prioritizes AI, Digital Skills Development to Combat Unemployment
Nigerian Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, announced a plan to train 2.5 million Nigerians annually for four years in AI, digital technologies, and green economies through the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), aiming to address unemployment and align with Presid...
Nigeria Prioritizes AI, Digital Skills Development to Combat Unemployment
Nigerian Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, announced a plan to train 2.5 million Nigerians annually for four years in AI, digital technologies, and green economies through the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), aiming to address unemployment and align with Presid...
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32% Bias Score
France Faces Slow Growth and Rising Unemployment in 2025
France's economy is expected to experience weak growth (0.2%) in the first half of 2025 and rising unemployment (7.6%) by mid-year due to insufficient job creation and the impact of pension reform, while the employment rate is at a record high and self-employment is increasing.
France Faces Slow Growth and Rising Unemployment in 2025
France's economy is expected to experience weak growth (0.2%) in the first half of 2025 and rising unemployment (7.6%) by mid-year due to insufficient job creation and the impact of pension reform, while the employment rate is at a record high and self-employment is increasing.
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48% Bias Score
INE to Improve Job Vacancy Data Collection in Spain
Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) will improve its job vacancy data collection by 2027, incorporating online job portals to address criticisms of its current methodology, which shows a low vacancy rate despite high unemployment. The improved data is expected to give a more accurate picture...
INE to Improve Job Vacancy Data Collection in Spain
Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE) will improve its job vacancy data collection by 2027, incorporating online job portals to address criticisms of its current methodology, which shows a low vacancy rate despite high unemployment. The improved data is expected to give a more accurate picture...
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40% Bias Score