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Malta launches initiative to address labor shortages
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Malta launches initiative to address labor shortages

Malta is grappling with labor shortages in 20 key occupations, according to the 2023 EURES report on workforce gaps. In response, the Maltese government is rolling out the Specialist Employee Initiative to attract highly-skilled foreign workers to the island nation. The SEI aims to address shortages across various sectors, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, food service, […]

Portugal fastens residence permits for athletes, ends interest expression
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Portugal fastens residence permits for athletes, ends interest expression

The Portuguese government has announced a significant change in its immigration policy, aimed at streamlining residence permits for athletes while discontinuing the process for immigrants who are already in the country. Under the new policy, sports clubs and federations expressing interest in foreign athletes will benefit from an expedited residence permit process. This move allows […]

Job vacancies, opportunities for foreign professionals rise in Austria
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Job vacancies, opportunities for foreign professionals rise in Austria

Austria has recorded a notable increase in job vacancies, reporting an average of 196,400 unfilled positions in the first quarter of 2024, according to Statistics Austria. This marks an 8.5% rise from the previous quarter’s 181,000 vacancies, highlighting a growing demand for labor, particularly in the service sector. The breakdown of job vacancies shows 113,200 […]

Japa: Healthcare workers leaving Nigeria alarming, union laments
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Japa: Healthcare workers leaving Nigeria alarming, union laments

  The Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals is concerned about the alarming high rate of healthcare workers leaving the country. This was according to a press statement by the National President of the union, Dr Obinna Ogbonna and accessed by The Punch. He explained that healthcare workers are leaving due to poor working conditions, […]