By John Smith • Published: 04 Sep 2017 • 8:46
UNEMPLOYMENT in Spain has fallen to a record-breaking eight-year-low.
3,382,324 people are currently registered as unemployed, a figure that has previously risen above four million.
The past year has seen a decrease in unemployment figure of more than 300,000.
Despite an increase of almost 15,000 in those without work in August as the peak tourist season dwindles down, the figures remain positive annually.
The majority of new jobs created this year were in health and social services as well as the hospitality industry.
Education, construction and manufacturing numbers declined though, statistically, they recover again in September.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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