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Ukraine’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 […]
Read moreSerbia eases access to labor market for foreign nationals
Throughout the current year, Serbia has issued a total of 13,464 work permits to foreigners. Among them, 321 individuals obtained personal work permits, with 12 of these permits (primarily in Belgrade – nine) granted to asylum seekers. Additionally, 16 work permits were provided to foreigners classified under special categories since the beginning of the year. […]
Read moreKazakhstan Changing Its Labor Laws to Better Reflect the Country’s Needs
Kazakhstan has recently adopted regulations that make it more difficult for migrants and citizenship-seekers to enter the country. Urazgali Selteyev, a political scientist and director of the Institute for Eurasian Integration, told The Times of Central Asia that the legislation is being streamlined rather than tightened. According to some experts, Kazakhstan is the most attractive […]
Read moreParliament approves amended tax code to annul tax debts of 145,842 individuals
The Parliament of Georgia on Wednesday approved amendments into the tax code of the country that will see tax debts totalling ₾591 million ($221.53mln) written off for 145,842 individuals and establishment of temporary tax reliefs for certain transactions. The Parliament of Georgia on Wednesday approved amendments into the tax code of the country that will […]
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