Austria - Employment rises as lockdown is relaxed - February 28, 2021

Employment is being boosted by the relaxed lockdown measures and construction and industry are performing well, despite a massive economic slump due to reduced tourism. The reopening of shops, hairdressers and other services boosted employment figures. There are 4,500 fewer people unemployed or in training than in the previous week. However, 525,992 people are still waiting to find work.

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