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The demand for jobs with included housing fell by 26% in Ukraine, despite a 20% increase of the salaries for such offers over the year.
A job portal in Ukraine reports that the average salary in employment vacancies that offer housing in February 2026 was ₴30,000 ($694 at the average monthly rate in February). In 2025 it was ₴25,000 ($649 at the February 2025 rate). Meanwhile, the number of these vacancies decreased by 6% – from 9,044 in 2025 to 8,464 this year. A 26% downfall over the year was also demonstrated by the demand for jobs with housing.
The manufacturing sector offered the largest number of vacancies (1,569) with a median salary of ₴32,500 ($754). It is 18% higher than last year. Security guards, drivers, handyworkers, loaders, nannies, builders, salespeople, and auto mechanics are among other popular professions.
The labor market with 3,346 vacancies and a median salary of ₴31,500 ($731) makes the Kyiv region the leader. This market showed a 15% increase year-over-year. Mykolaiv (91 vacancies), Donetsk (26), and Kherson (20) have the fewest job offers with housing. Nevertheless, even these regions have demonstrated an increase in salaries on average by 18% to 43% annually.
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Read moreVisa-free travel regime will appear between Kazakhstan and North Macedonia
Kazakhstan and North Macedonia are going to deepen bilateral ties. To do that, the countries are going to introduce a visa-free regime.
As the Caspian Post reports, Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issetov and Zoran Dimitrovski, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia, discussed the issue during the third round of political consultations.
The participants exchanged views on regional and global developments. They also noted the steady progress in bilateral relations.
Moreover, the outcomes of recent high-level visits, including those by President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova and Foreign Minister Timčo Mucunski to Astana in 2025, were highlighted by diplomats.
Expanding cooperation across key sectors such as agriculture, energy, transport, tourism, education, and culture were in the focus of the talks. Other important topics were boosting trade, diversifying its structure and the possibility of easing travel rules for citizens of both countries.
Also, North Macedonia’s Foreign Ministry expressed confidence that adopting a new Constitution in the March 15 referendum will support the Kazakhstan’s development.
As diplomatic relations between the countries have the history of more than 30 years, both sides expressed the intention to cooperate and to advance joint projects.
Due to this reason, the diplomats welcomed organizing this April trade and economic mission of Kazakhstan in Skopje. They are also planning to establish a Business Council between the Сhambers of commerce and industry within the framework of this event.
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Read moreSalaries for jobs with included housing in Ukraine increased by 20% over the year, but the demand for such offers fell by 26%.
According to a job portal in Ukraine, the average salary in employment vacancies that offer housing in February 2026 was ₴30,000 ($694 at the average monthly rate in February), compared to ₴25,000 ($649 at the February 2025 rate) a year earlier. At the same time, the number these vacancies decreased by 6% – from 9,044 […]
Read moreThe average net salary in Serbia in January was 118,429 dinars
The average salary without taxes and contributions (net) in Serbia in January this year amounted to 118,429 dinars, while the gross salary stood at 163,385 dinars, the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia announced today. The median net salary was 92,671 dinars, meaning that 50 per cent of employees earned up to that amount. […]
Read moreKazakhstan, North Macedonia Move Toward Visa-Free Travel
Kazakhstan and North Macedonia are exploring the introduction of a visa-free regime as part of efforts to deepen bilateral ties. The issue was discussed during the third round of political consultations, where Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Issetov met with Zoran Dimitrovski, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia, The Caspian […]
Read moreOver one million employees recorded in Georgia as salaries grow
The latest Employment Tracker by PMCG shows that the number of salaried employees in Georgia surpassed 1,000,000 in February 2026, reflecting a 4% year-on-year increase. The data shows that the majority of employees fall into mid- and high-income brackets. Around 35% earned between GEL 1,200–2,399, while another 35% earned GEL 2,400 or more. Both categories […]
Read morePKS offers new support programme for start-ups
As of today, start-ups can get help from a new Support Programme. The target audience are newly established entrepreneurs, micro and small enterprises operating for no longer than 36 months, or 48 months if the majority owner is a woman, as well as individuals planning to start their own business.
The Serbian Foundation for Entrepreneurship and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS) announced this at the signing of an agreement. The Support Programme for start-ups is aimed at creating a stimulating environment for the development of entrepreneurship, encouraging sustainable business ideas and generating new jobs in Serbia.
It provides comprehensive support to all those starting or developing a business through a combination of financial and non-financial measures.
According to the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, Marko Čadež, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs make up 99.8 per cent of Serbia’s economy. They employ almost two-thirds of those working in the non-financial sector and contribute 56.9 per cent to GDP. Despite this good indicator, there is still room for growth and a need for stronger support.
He also emphasized that the new Support Programme for start-ups is focused on encouraging entrepreneurship, self-employment and the creation of new jobs. Meanwhile, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia will be an implementation partner and provide expert support in preparing business and investment plans and in implementing incentive loans.
According to the Director of the Serbian Foundation for Entrepreneurship, Aleksandar Grabovac, support for start-ups is one of the foundation’s key priorities.
He said that they plan to help around 800 beneficiaries undergo training and develop the skills needed for successfully starting and running their own business through this programme. They plan to do it in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia by the end of 2026. It will further strengthen institutional support and create more favourable conditions for the development of entrepreneurship in Serbia.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia will provide advisory support and free training within the Programme. In addition, partner banks will provide beneficiaries with loans of up to 30,000 euros. Also, users who repay the loan regularly and continue their business operations will get grants of up to 20 per cent of the loan amount, or a maximum of 3,000 euros.
The aim of the activities of the Government of Serbia is the improvement of the entrepreneurial environment. International partners, the Government of Germany and the German development bank KfW work in cooperation within this programme.
Halkbank, ProCredit Bank, 3Bank, Erste Bank, NLB Komercijalna Banka and OTP Banka participate in the implementation of the Programme.
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Read moreOne in four Ukrainians unhappy with current job
Nearly one in four Ukrainians is dissatisfied with their current job, and the share of completely satisfied workers has dropped to a record low of 7%, according to the 2026 Labor Market Barometer survey (https://grc.ua/blog/korotkyj-opys-stanu-rynku-praci-2025-v-ukrayini-u-dynamici-zvit-pro-rezuljtaty-doslidzhennia-barometr-rynku-praci-2025-prognozy-na-2026-rik) by recruitment company GRC.ua. The survey shows growing systemic dissatisfaction with work in Ukraine, now a major challenge for the […]
Read morePKS: New support programme for start-ups
A new Support Programme is available as of today for start-ups, intended for newly established entrepreneurs, micro and small enterprises operating for no longer than 36 months, or 48 months if the majority owner is a woman, as well as for individuals planning to start their own business. This was announced at the signing of […]
Read moreAlmaty Launches Startup Program to Attract Investment
Almaty has hosted the Almaty Investment Initiative, where city officials and private-sector representatives unveiled a new program aimed at fostering technology entrepreneurship. The initiative, implemented jointly by MOST Holding and the city administration’s Digitalization Department, seeks to attract international capital and develop a sustainable startup ecosystem. The program’s launch comes amid intensifying competition among regional […]
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