EU work permits rise

The number of work permits granted to people from eastern Europe rose almost three-fold to nearly 24,000 in the first three months of this year, compared to the 2006 figure, the national centre for work and income (CWI) said on Tuesday. The social affairs ministry wants to open borders to people from newer EU member states from May 1.

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