ZAGREB, Nov 18 (Hina) - In late October there were 312,313 Croatians on the dole, according to the state-run Employment Office. The number of unemployed persons rose 1.6 percent in comparison to September, but dropped by 16.7 percent
in comparison to October 2002.
ZAGREB, Nov 18 (Hina) - In late October there were 312,313 Croatians
on the dole, according to the state-run Employment Office. The
number of unemployed persons rose 1.6 percent in comparison to
September, but dropped by 16.7 percent in comparison to October
2002. #L#
A mild rise in the number of the registered jobless this October as
against September is ascribed to the 'return' of seasonally
employed persons who have again qualified for the dole money with
local job centres, and to the influx of those who have finished
secondary education and are now looking for employment.
(hina) ms