In comparison with January 2009, an increase of 7,859 persons or 49.8% was recorded.
This was mainly observed in the sectors of construction (an increase of 1,757), public administration (an increase of 1,387), retail and wholesale trade (an increase of 1,193), hotels and restaurants (of 1,010), real estate and business activities (675), manufacturing (611), as well as newcomers in the labour market where an increase of 382 unemployed persons was recorded.
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