Govt approves report on launch of Start program
The government approved at a cabinet meeting on Thursday a report on the launch of the Start work program, a public work scheme that aims to bring the long-term unemployed back to the workplace, the Office of the Government Spokesman said.
The Start program will offer the long-term unemployed, including members of Hungary's Roma minority and unskilled laborers, jobs that pay more than social support, the office said.
The government aims to give work to everybody who wants to work, mainly in the construction and farm sectors, while keeping in mind that public employment is not the goal, but a tool to bring participants back to the primary labor market, it added.
The government also decided on a state grant to cover 10% of the cost of a HUF 2.7 billion investment by Nokia Siemens Networks Kft that creates 224 jobs.
ADVERTISEMENT
Vestbee: VC Funding in CEE Takes Notable Dip in Q2
Gov't Keeps Rate on General-purpose Student Loans at 7.99%
Hungarian Companies Participate in EU Cloud Computing Projec...
Budapest Police Seize Nearly 155 kg of Cocaine in Drug Bust
SUPPORT THE BUDAPEST BUSINESS JOURNAL
Producing journalism that is worthy of the name is a costly business. For 27 years, the publishers, editors and reporters of the Budapest Business Journal have striven to bring you business news that works, information that you can trust, that is factual, accurate and presented without fear or favor.
Newspaper organizations across the globe have struggled to find a business model that allows them to continue to excel, without compromising their ability to perform. Most recently, some have experimented with the idea of involving their most important stakeholders, their readers.
We would like to offer that same opportunity to our readers. We would like to invite you to help us deliver the quality business journalism you require. Hit our Support the BBJ button and you can choose the how much and how often you send us your contributions.
