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Georgian PM says 37,000 teachers to see average $175 raise in pay
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday said 37,000 teachers across the country – 70 percent of the total number working in the profession – would see an average increase of ₾500 ($174.53) in their salaries starting on July 1. Photo: Gov’t Administration Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday said 37,000 teachers across the […]
Read moreGermany doubles quota for Western Balkan workers
Western Balkan workers who want to reach Germany for work purposes will be positively affected by Germany’s third stage of the Skilled Immigration Act entered into force on June 1, 2024.
The introduction of a new Opportunity Card and the increased number of work visas granted under the Western Balkans Regulation are the two most important changes. The number of temporary work visas granted to nationals of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia under the Western Balkans Regulation will double.
A points system is the basis of the Opportunity Card. Foreigners recognized as skilled workers and to those who have at least six points using the points system will get the document.
Completion of at least two years of vocational training or holding a university degree as well as possession of sufficient German or English language proficiency, at A1 or B1 level, respectively, must be proved by nationals of non-EU countries willing to reach Germany for work purposes to obtain an Opportunity Card. They will be able to look for a job for up to 12 months or for additional two years.
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Read moreBilateral talks between CS Bore and Kazakhstan’s Labor vice minister are held
Opportunities for Kenyan workers in Kazakhstan and the establishment of a consulate of Kenya in Kazakhstan were in the center of the discussions between Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore and Kazakhstan’s Vice Minister for Labor Akmadi Sarbassov held on the sidelines of the ongoing International Labor Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.
According to Bore, this high-level dialogue was focused on the mutual interests of Kenya and Kazakhstan in the labour sector, especially on the complementation of the demand and supply of labour between the two countries and creating opportunities for Kenyan workers in Kazakhstan.
She also noted that the demand for English and Science teachers in the Central Asian country presents a substantial opportunity for Kenyan educators.
Bore said that Kenya has a robust pool of qualified teachers who can fulfil this demand and foster educational ties between the two nations.
The two other opportunities for Kenyans beyond education are technicians and health professionals.
According to Bore, Kenyan professionals have the potential to serve in various sectors in Kazakhstan, for example, bilateral cooperation in technical fields or in the healthcare sector which continues to expand and requires skilled healthcare professionals.
The draft Bilateral Labour Agreement for Labour Migration has been considered by the team. It will streamline the migration of workers between Kenya and Kazakhstan and will manage the process with the aim to protect workers’ rights, follow employment standards and make the labor migration safe and profitable for the both countries.
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Read moreUkraine’s labor force down 12 pct due to conflict: report
Ukraine’s labor force decreased by 12 percent to 15.2 million people since the start of the conflict with Russia, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported on Wednesday, citing a recent report. The military actions and the population decrease due to migration are the main factors behind the labor force reduction, according to the report by the […]
Read moreGermany’s quota for Western Balkan workers doubles
On June 1, 2024, Germany’s third stage of the Skilled Immigration Act entered into force, bringing several changes that will positively affect Western Balkan workers who want to reach the country for work purposes. The two most important changes are the introduction of a new Opportunity Card and the increased number of work visas granted […]
Read moreCS Bore holds bilateral talks with Kazakhstan’s Labor vice minister
The discussions centered on creating opportunities for Kenyan workers in Kazakhstan. Laboer Cabinet Secrerary Florence Bore with Kazakhstan’s vice minister for Labor Akmadi Sarbassov during a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on June 11, 2024. Image: HANDOUT Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore Tuesday engaged in significant bilateral discussions with Kazakhstan’s Vice Minister for Labor Akmadi Sarbassov. […]
Read moreMember States May Suspend Visa-Free Travel for Georgia for 6 Months, EU Ambassador Says
The EU Ambassador to Georgia, Paweł Herczyński, has said that the member states may decide to suspend visa-free travel for nationals of Georgia for a period of six months following the country’s adoption of the controversial “foreign agents” law. The EU Ambassador to Georgia, Paweł Herczyński, has said that the member states may decide to […]
Read moreAccess to Serbian labor market for foreign nationals is eased.
A total of 13,464 work permits has been issued to foreigners by Serbia this year. Personal work permit was obtained by 321 individuals, asylum seekers got 12 permits (nine in Belgrade). Foreigners classified under special categories have got 16 work permits this year.
According to Svetlana Milović, a workforce analyst at the National Employment Service (NES), there is a flow of asylum seekers from different countries (Iran, Pakistan, Cuba, Burundi, Cameroon, Syria, Algeria, India and Russia). 83 work permits were issued by NES to Ukrainians.
According to the recent amendment to the Law on Foreigners and the Law on Employment of Foreigners, effective February 1, all foreign nationals, including refugees and asylum seekers, have streamlined access to Serbian labor market. It is necessary to highlight that a work permit is no longer required for refugees and asylum seekers, exactly as in European Union countries. Access to the labor market is gained six months after filing for asylum.
A work permit is no longer needed for individuals granted asylum in Serbia starting February 1. They also exempt them from high fees and complex administrative procedures. Unrestricted access to the labor market is provided to this demographic now, following the example of EU countries. The aim of the amendments is to enhance workforce integration, but they have also implemented some measures to safeguard the domestic labor market and to prioritize Serbian citizens for employment opportunities if necessary.
A labor market test must be conducted by the employers before hiring a foreigner. They have introduced quotas for certain industries. Sanja Granović from the Ministry of Labor and Employment has announced the cessation of the existence of the category of personal work permits in the system as of the upcoming fall.
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Read moreAmended tax code to annul tax debts of 145,842 individuals is approved by Parliament
Amendments into the tax code of the country that will write off tax debts totalling ₾591 million ($221.53mln) for 145,842 individuals and establish temporary tax reliefs for certain transactions were approved by the Parliament of Georgia on Wednesday.
According to Paata Kvizhinadze, the Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, they will fully write off the recognized tax debts incurred and unpaid before January 1, 2021 of all private entities, including individual entrepreneurs.
Tax reliefs for transfer of ownership rights to Georgian enterprises for all assets of foreign enterprises registered in the country with preferential taxation until January 1, 2028 are also established by the amended code.
As the legislative body said, the relevant operations would be exempted from profit, income and property taxes. They will exempt import of assets or goods into Georgia from import taxes within the scope of this operation, and they will exempt Georgian enterprises from property tax until January 1, 2030.
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Read moreUkraine’s labor force has decreased by 12% since the beginning of the war – report
About half of the workforce is inactive, according to the document of the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Finance Due to military operations and population decline, the labor force in Ukraine has decreased by 2.1 million people, or about 12%, to 15.2 million. This is stated in a joint report on economic policy […]
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