Jobless rate falls again

Unemployment in October fell to 16.44 per cent, the lowest level in three years, as strong economic growth continued to create new jobs. The jobless rate ranged from 3.03 per cent in one Bratislava district to over 35 per cent in east Slovakia’s Rimavská Sobota.

Compiled by Tom Nicholson from press reports.
The Slovak Spectator cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information presented in its Flash News postings.

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