The Government will allocate funds in the amount of 50 percent from the start-up costs to citizens who decide to open a business in a rural environment, Spokesman Aleksandar Gjorgjiev said at Monday's press conference.

The support refers to any business, such as mechanic, car wash, crafts, up to processing capacities and production facilities.

The Government will allocate about EUR 4 million for this purpose, with the estimated opening of over 1,000 small businesses and at least the same number of jobs.

All natural persons, legal entities, traders-individuals, SMEs in Macedonian villages and towns having a population up to 30,000 will be eligible for the financial support.