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ALMERIA has reason to celebrate as the region sees an impressive surge in job opportunities. Figures from the first quarter of 2023 were re‐ leased on Tuesday, April 18, showing a whopping 30,808 new permanent contracts were signed in Almeria The figures represent an increase of 9,798 new jobs compared to the same period last year. The service industry topped the list with 16,183 new contracts, followed by agricul‐ ture and fishery industries, with 10,245 contracts signed. It’s not just the job growth that’s impressive, but the region’s han‐ dling of employment throughout and after the pandemic is similarly reputable. Almeria recorded only 43 workers on temporary layoff, the lowest since the pandemic began in March 2020. Almeria has come a long way since the pandemic hit, and these employ‐ ment figures reflect this. In the past ALMERIA’S rich culinary scene took centre stage at the prestigious ‘Salón Gourmets’ gastronomy event in Madrid, and it’s all thanks to the 24 com‐ panies of the ‘Sabores Almería’ who showcased their products at the event. The exhibition, which began on Monday, April 17 is one of the world’s most significant high‐end
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Issue No. 1972 20 - 26 April 2023
GOOD NEWS: Employment in Almeria is soaring.
three years, the SEPE (Public Em‐ ployment Service) has paid out a to‐ tal of €122,234,254 to temporarily unemployed people in the region.
This positive news is a testament to the hard work and resilience of the people of Almeria to find jobs in the face of adversity.
Taste of success food and drinks fairs, and with an advanced luxury cuisine scene, it’s no sur‐ prise that Almeria was one of the main attrac‐ tions. The event took place at the Cosentino City Madrid facilities on Paseo de la Castellana, where repre‐
sentatives of the 24 com‐ panies gathered to show‐ case their products and creations. Following open‐ ing speeches, attendees were treated to a cocktail featuring delicious flavours from Almeria. The 36th edition of the luxury cuisine event
aimed to highlight the lat‐ est trends in the luxury food industry, as well as the challenges facing it. Almeria stepped up to the plate, presenting its own brand, ‘Sabores Almería’ at a spacious stand at the exhibition. Culinary professionals developed important partnerships at the event that are likely to lead to lucrative business deals.
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