Not only citizens from ex-soviet republics work on the black market

It is believed that there are over one million illegal immigrants working in Poland. They are usually satisfied with their modest wages, as this is usually sent back home to support their families. However, this situation will finish in a year when visas requirements are toughened. "I earn the same amount of money in two days that I earn in a month working in Kiev," said one immigrant. Provided they steer clear of criminal activities they are caught and deported. Their number seems to be quite stable, as when one leaves there are many others waiting to take their place. Most come from ex-soviet republics and Vietnam. However, there a growing number of those caught by the local inspectors come from Western countries. (Rzeczpospolita, pp. A1, A2, A3) M.M.