During the war in Ukraine, it has caused one of the largest exodus of people in human history. Many of these immigrants have moved to places such as Romania and Poland. Poland in particular has seen a large minority of Ukrainians move over there. According to one report, over 30,000 businesses have been opened by Ukrainians in Poland.
"A fifth of the Ukrainian businesses that are sprouting up despite Poland's sluggish economy are in construction. A large number are in tech and the rest are in services like hairdressing."
Some Ukrainian services have adjusted to include parts of Poland, such as the Ukrainian Postal Service. "Nova Poshta, is also now servicing the large Ukrainian community in Poland. It opened its first outlet in Poland in October under the name Nova Post, which allows customers to quickly send and receive parcels to and from Ukraine. 'Currently, there are seven branches in Warsaw, and we have 34 branches in the whole of Poland,' said the company's head of the Polish branch, 34-year-old Yevgen Tafiychuk".
Source: https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/to-not-go-crazy-ukrainians-open-businesses-in-poland-en-masse
This a great story to report on Aiden. Even in the harshest of times, good still shines through, as the people of Poland have welcomed these people into their lives. Not only are the Ukrainian people getting a chance at a newer and better life, but Poland itself will also benefit from it as the economy gets a boost from the new businesses.
ReplyDeletePoland is the definition of an opportunity when all else is lost. Many Ukrainians were once prospering before all they had was destroyed. Poland has shown that there are other ways to help out countries in need. America did provide Ukraine with loads of funding, but a smaller country like Poland was able to give some Ukrainians a place in their economy and have thrived in helping the Polish economy.
ReplyDeleteThis story shines a light on some good from the darkness of the war. It is amazing to see the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the immense hospitality of the Polish working together to create a beautiful environment. 30,000 is no small number and economic growth is sure to come. It is also cool to see a mini-Ukrainian society emerging in Poland. It is reminiscent of the Little Italy's and China Town's spread throughout the United States.
ReplyDeleteThis illustrates Ukrainian resilience and Polish hospitality. Ukraine's 30,000 businesses opened demonstrate the strength of cooperation during difficult times. This not only benefits the Polish economy but also demonstrates the power of these countries coming together for better opportunities.
ReplyDeleteThis speaks volumes about the different impacts war can have on all people and places. While most wars are ugly and bloody it does open the way for prosperity in other places. This is what it seems for Poland's case which had a sluggish economy and is now getting traction thanks to the influx of new people and businesses.
ReplyDeleteIt is great to see two communities come together and work through a difficult time, like the Ukrainian war. It was a nice break reading this story from all of the other bad things happening in the economy. This shows that there is good things in the world if we just look for them. I am glad there are some good stories coming from the Ukrainian people.
ReplyDeleteThis story puts into perspective how important allies are in a time of war. The protection of innocent citizens in key in wars, but as the number of wars declared continue to increase, more and more citizens continue to see the effects of war on their home and their everyday lives. Therefore, the important of allies shine through as citizens can be protected and continue to live what they know as "normal" even through an immense time of devastation.
ReplyDeleteThis story shows how sometimes people can turn a terrible thing and make the most of it. During this time of distress in these countries the fact they could rely on there allies while also providing them with skills and business that they might have needed shows how its a two-way street. Ukraine needed help and Poland and Rome came to the rescue while the Ukrainians are helping the economies in both of these countries.
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