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As Moldova, one of Europe's poorest countries, sees Ukranian refugees pour in, the government and companies are scrambling to give them chances to work through acts of charity that coincide with a national need for labor. Legal barriers to their employment are being swept away, as the nations' classrooms welcome Ukranian teachers. Moldovans have driven hours to border points to pick up strangers. Homeowners offer spare rooms to fleeing families in need of a place to sleep. The incoming refugees also represent an economic opportunity to bring skills into a country that has struggled to keep its most talented at home. Refugees "should be integrated economically and earn money," Igor Grosu, president of the Moldova parliament, said in an interview. Moldova has already simplified procedures for Ukrainians to open bank accounts, enroll their children in local schools, and access health care.
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