Flats for Ukrainians in Warsaw almost ran out
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Over 1.5 million refugees have arrived in Poland since the beginning of Russia's attack on Ukraine. There are 12 percent more people in Warsaw than before the outbreak of the war. The most important need of all people who come from Ukraine is to settle in and find a permanent place to live. The inhabitants of Warsaw themselves were willing to offer support for refugees. Just a few days ago, you could arrange apartments on the spot or through friends but now it's not that easy. That is why housing databases were created organized by the city or various foundations – which manage apartments, receive guests, and find their place of stay. Almost 4,000 places for refugees in private homes have already been submitted. However, the people who have been accepted will soon look for housing on their own because it is clear that it is not possible to function in this way for long.
"It will happen quite soon that such flats for refugees will end. We are not talking about flats that someone has settled for free – because there are also plenty of them and they are also needed, of course. Refugees often work remotely, are prepared for various situations, and can pay for an apartment. With such a scale of arrival, we will soon have a problem, because there will be no more apartments," Anna Dąbrowska, a volunteer, said.
