EconomyThe US technology and warehouse sectors are experiencing record job losses linked to AI adoption.
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Youth unemployment edges down in Sweden
SwedenMore young people are finding employment, but unemployment remains at a high level.
IP addresses are used in Sweden to track unemployed people
TechThose who log in from abroad risk losing their benefits.
Record high unemployment among university graduates in Sweden
EconomyMore highly educated Swedes are becoming trapped in long-term unemployment.
Unemployment continues to rise in Sweden
Sweden"Uncertainty in the global environment dampens both consumption and investments", assesses Lars Lindvall, chief forecaster at The Swedish Public Employment Service.
New figures: Unemployment hits record levels in Sweden as prices keep rising
SwedenOfficial unemployment figures now near seven percent.
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Swedish unemployment soars
SwedenIn January, the number of unemployed people increased by 114,000 to 592,000 compared to the same period last year, according to Statistics Sweden.
320,000 unemployed in Finland
FinlandThe open unemployment rate now stands at 8.9% - at the same time, the number of job vacancies is falling sharply.
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Swedish unemployment continues to rise – government to invest in vocational education
Economy"The Swedish labor market has long suffered from a mismatch, with employers looking for skills while many are unemployed".
Finland sees increase in unemployed immigrants
FinlandFinland has the second highest unemployment rate in the EU for people born outside the Union.
Swedish government: “Unemployment will continue to rise”
EconomySweden's unemployment rate rose to 8% in 2023.
Sweden’s unemployment rate continues to rise
EconomyAt the end of November, almost 339,000 people were registered with the employment service.
Swedish unemployment insurance membership at record high
SwedenMore than 3,932,000 Swedes are now members of the various unemployment insurance funds.
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