The Flemish employment ministry has announced that there are 15,723 more registered unemployed people in Flanders now than in 2012. Unemployment increased most strongly among youth (13.5%) and men (11%), while female unemployment rose more slowly (3.9%) and the unemployment rate of older workers dropped slightly (-0.8%).
English: http://www.expatica.com/be/news/belgian-news/15000-more-jobless ...
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