Cyprus unemployment up in November

The number of registered unemployed reached 31,826 persons in November, the Statistical Service announced on Monday.
According to the seasonally adjusted data showing the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for November increased to 31,253 persons from 30,969 in the previous month.
In comparison with November 2010, an increase of 6,805 persons or 27,2% was recorded.
The increase was mainly observed in the sectors of trade (increase of 1,644), construction (1,363), accommodation and food service activities (1,261), manufacturing (809), transportation and storage (420), education (365), as well as to newcomers in the labour market where an increase of 462 unemployed persons was recorded.