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Switzerland will simplify the employment of Ukrainians with S status: details
The Swiss authorities are simplifying employment for Ukrainians with S status. New measures abolish the need to obtain permission from the cantons and much more. Learn more about the changes in our article The Swiss Federal Council has announced new measures that should significantly simplify the employment process for Ukrainians who have fled full-scale Russian […]
Read moreUnemployment rate at 8.6% in Q4 2024
In Serbia, in the fourth quarter of 2024, the number of unemployed people was 273,100, with an unemployment rate of 8.6%, the National Institute of Statistics reported yesterday. The number of employed people was 2,894,900, with an employment rate of 51.4%. According to data from the Labour Force Survey, the population outside the labor force […]
Read moreKazakhstan Boosts Vocational Training as Demand for Blue-Collar Workers Surges
Kazakhstan is experiencing a growing demand for blue-collar workers, particularly in the construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors, according to Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection Askar Biakhmetov. In 2024, a total of 979,000 job seekers found employment in Kazakhstan, including 714,000 individuals who secured permanent jobs, Biakhmetov stated. Kazakhstan’s Labor Market Development Concept […]
Read moreTax revenue rises in January despite decline in VAT
The Ministry of Finance reported data revealing that tax revenue equaled GEL 1.82 billion in January 2025. This reflects an increase of GEL 180 million compared to the same timeframe of last year. Despite such growth, primary tax categories still declined: Value-added tax (VAT) – GEL 14 million decrease to GEL 644 million; Excise tax […]
Read moreFederal Council wants to promote gainful employment for Ukrainian refugees
People who have fled from Ukraine should increasingly be able to work in Switzerland. This is what the Federal Council wants. In future, people in need of protection should be able to change cantons in order to take up jobs throughout Switzerland. In order to reduce administrative hurdles, the current permit requirement for taking up […]
Read moreAverage salaries in 2024
The average net salary in December last year was 108,312 dinars, the State Statistical Office (RZS) announced today. The average gross salary calculated for the last month of 2024 amounted to 148,428 dinars, which is nearly 10,000 dinars more than the previous month or 8,000 dinars more in terms of net salary. The growth of […]
Read moreUnemployment rate amounted to 4.6% in Kazakhstan in Q4 2024
According to the results of Q4 2024, the number of unemployed in the country reached 448.3 thousand people (4.6%), the share of youth amounted to 6.6%, reads the report. “The unemployment rate (according to the methodology of the International Labor Organization) amounted to 4.6%. The number of unemployed (according to the methodology of the ILO) […]
Read moreGeorgia hits record employment rates
The Ministry of Economy of Georgia reported that the country had a record-breaking low unemployment rate in 2024, marking a 2.5% drop to 13.9%. In other words, the number of unemployed individuals decreased by 34,700, totaling 227,000. Naturally, the employment rate also hit a historic high, with an increase of 67,900, marking the overall employed […]
Read moreIn Q4 2024 unemployment rate attained 4.6% in Kazakhstan
The results of Q4 2024 report of the International Labor Organization show that the number of unemployed in the country reached 448.3 thousand people (4.6%). 6.6% of young people are not working and not engaged in education or vocational training (NEET).
The statistics show that 95.4% of the workforce are represented by the employees aged over 15 years old (the employment rate of this age group is 65%).
Employment agencies helped more than 50 thousand out of 57.4 thousand applicants to find a job, sent 2.8 thousand people for vocational training and 1.7 thousand – for community service during the quarter.
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Read moreNew visa categories for skilled specialists and “Digital nomads” appeared in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports the launch of three new visa categories aimed at attracting skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and remote workers to “strengthen the country’s position as a hub for global talent and innovation.”
Professionals and digital entrepreneurs who want to live in Kazakhstan and work remotely while maintaining their foreign income can get Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1).
In-demand IT professionals moving to Kazakhstan to obtain permanent residency can get Digital Nomad Visa (B9-1).
Qualified specialists in medicine, science, innovation, education, and creative industries should apply for Permanent Residency Visa (B9).
As Roman Vassilenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, emphasized, they designed these initiatives to welcome professionals seeking flexibility and opportunity in dynamic environments and to foster deeper ties with international partners to share priority, cooperate with respected governments and facilitate an exchange of talents, ideas, and investments.
There are additional requirements for applicants of the Neo Nomad Visa.
As Yerzhan Erkinbaev, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, explained, a stable income of at least $3,000, verified through bank statements covering the past six months, a tax declaration, certificates of non-criminal record and health insurance must be demonstrated by applicants for this visa that is valid for one year and can be extended for an additional year for the applicant and his family members.
Permanent residency, ensuring stability and integration into the local job market, can be applied for by professionals upon arriving in Kazakhstan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that those seeking career advancement and a high quality of life are attracted by Kazakhstan’s strategic location, rapid economic growth, business-friendly policies and the possibility to balance employment with the excitement of travel.
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