"Will a Pakistani person ask me for money?": "Cheap" Asian workers are arriving in Bulgaria and the EU

Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024

Mediapool

Economic migration brings foreign labor to Eastern Europe, but xenophobia remains a significant issue for Asian workers.

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Economic migration knows no borders, with Eastern European workers leaving their home countries for higher Western wages. Businesses in nations like Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Greece, and Lithuania are increasingly relying on labor from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and the Philippines, finding these foreign workers to be conscientious despite lower pay. However, issues persist, including cumbersome work permit procedures and hostility towards Asian people in some Eastern and Central European countries.

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