A total of 357 Gozitans on the unemployment register are set to benefit from the EU-funded Employment Aide Programme, with some €1.8 million being allocated.

Gozo Minister Anton Refalo made the announcement during the allocation of grants to 170 enterprises participating in the scheme.

These private companies will get a grant equivalent to half the minimum wage for every person employed.

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