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Ukrainian woman opens a beauty salon in a prestigious area of Naples
The Amorel beauty salon has opened at 32 Via Giuseppe Martucci, in a prestigious area of Naples. The salon is owned by Yana Mudrinets, a Ukrainian entrepreneur and stylist with many years of experience. She has brought her professional expertise and creative approach to bear, combining the latest beauty trends with a personalised service. The salon has already attracted the attention of local residents and clients who value quality, style and a personalised approach. According to the founder, the opening marked an important step in developing her business abroad. This project also serves as an example of Ukrainian women’s active participation in Italy’s entrepreneurial life and helps to strengthen cultural and professional ties between the two countries.
Calendar of Ukrainians in Italy came to Odesa
The ‘Ukrainian Women in Italy’ solidarity calendar visited Odessa. Several copies were presented to Odessa officials as a symbol of support and to strengthen ties between Ukraine and Italy
Only 15% of refugees are ready to return home after the war
Only 10–15% of Ukrainian refugees may return after the war — expert Once hostilities have ended, most Ukrainians will not be in a hurry to return home. This was stated by Vasyl Voskoboynik, head of the Office of Migration Policy. 🔹 According to him, there will be no mass return immediately after the war ends — the process could take several months, six months or even a year. People will weigh up living conditions abroad against prospects in Ukraine. 🔹 The expert predicts that only 10–15% of citizens currently outside the country will return to Ukraine. At present, around 4.2 million Ukrainians have temporary protection status abroad, whilst a total of approximately 6.5 million of our citizens live in Europe. 🔹 According to Voskoboynik’s estimates, between 200,000 and 1 million people can be expected to return during the first two years after the war ends
An exhibition of Ukrainian photographers opens in Naples
On 24 March, the photo exhibition «BOJUJÍ I ZA NÁS»/ «They Fight for Us» opened in Naples at the Department of Political Science of the University of Naples named after Frederico II. This is not just an exhibition. It is the voice of Ukraine. The works of 15 Ukrainian photographers - members of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers - capture what cannot be forgotten: the consequences of the full-scale Russian war, the pain and loss experienced by millions of Ukrainians every day. More than 20 photos. And behind each of them is someone's life. A home that no longer exists. A childhood that passes to the sound of sirens. People who have lost everything - but have not lost their dignity. The opening of the exhibition was attended by the Consul General of Ukraine in Naples Maksym Kovalenko and his wife, as well as Professor Settimio Stallone, coordinator of the Bachelor's programme in Political Science. Addressing the students, the Consul General stressed that Russia's war is a genocide against Ukrainians, and today Ukraine is fighting not only for itself, but also for freedom, which is a common value for the whole of Europe. It is very symbolic that this exhibition will be seen by students in particular - future diplomats and political scientists. After all, they must clearly understand what Russia is and what reality it brings: destruction, pain and war. The photo exhibition will be open until 3 April. Entrance is free.
"L'album blue": a book about Ukraine was presented in Rome
The presentation of the book "L'album blu" (The Blue Album) by Yaryna Grusha, a famous Ukrainian writer, professor of Ukrainian studies at various Italian universities, translator and journalist, took place in Rome at the Book and Reading Festival. This is an autobiographical novel in which the writer describes important stages of Ukraine's history using the example of her own life.
UA Service Hub - a platform for Ukrainians in Italy
Dmytro Zamyshlyaev, developer of the UA Service Hub service (work.crasa.team) and co-founder of the Crasa APS association, spoke about the platform’s key features and its development in Italy. The project was created as an online platform for Ukrainian entrepreneurs, professionals and tradespeople living or working in Italy who provide services to the Ukrainian community. The UA Service Hub service aims to bring together supply and demand among Ukrainians abroad. The platform’s main goal is to simplify the search for clients and service providers without a language barrier, as well as to create a convenient environment for the development of Ukrainian small businesses in Europe. Basic registration on the work.crasa.team website is free and, according to the developer, will always remain so. This allows every user to quickly create a profile, add their services and start receiving orders without any initial investment. In the future, there are plans to introduce additional paid features, including profile promotion, expanded service listings, and the ability to add more photos to boost conversion rates. “We are currently focusing on Italy, as this is where high demand for services among Ukrainians has emerged. But in the long term, UA Service Hub will be scaled up to other European countries,” said Dmytro Zamyshlyaev. That said, the platform is already open to users from all over the world. If services can be provided online, specialists can register regardless of their location and work with clients in Italy and Europe remotely. In addition to the directory of specialists, the service also serves an informational purpose. The website regularly publishes news, announcements of events, meetings and activities for the Ukrainian community in Italy. This makes UA Service Hub not only a marketplace for services, but also a fully-fledged platform for communication and integration among Ukrainians abroad. The work.crasa.team website is becoming an important tool for supporting Ukrainian businesses in Italy, helping professionals find clients and users find high-quality services from their own community.
UA Service HUB: CRASA project presented at the forum in Rimini
At the ‘Community Creating Change’ forum, held in Rimini on 21–22 March, the CRASA APS association officially launched its project — the UA Service Hub platform for finding Ukrainian specialists (work.crasa.team). The event brought together active members of the Ukrainian diaspora, entrepreneurs and community leaders working to develop the Ukrainian community in Italy. The UA Service Hub is positioned as a modern online platform that serves as a kind of ‘digital home’ for Ukrainian entrepreneurs, craftspeople and specialists currently working in Italy and other European countries. The main idea behind the project is to create a single space where Ukrainians can easily find clients, develop their own services and integrate into the European market. As noted by Zhanna Zhukova, President of the CRASA APS association, the UA Service Hub platform was created to support Ukrainian professionals who were forced or chose to pursue their careers abroad. According to her, the service not only helps find work or clients but also builds trust in Ukrainian specialists among the European audience. “The mission of UA Service Hub is to help Ukrainian professionals find their clients: both among Ukrainians who have been forced to move abroad and among Europeans open to a new standard of service and cooperation,” emphasised Zhanna Zhukova. Particular attention was paid to the quality of Ukrainian services during the presentation. Ukrainian craftsmen and specialists have long established themselves as professional, responsible and results-oriented. Their approach to work often exceeds clients’ expectations, creating a competitive advantage in the European services market. The UA Service Hub platform (work.crasa.team) allows specialists to create their own profile, showcase their services, add a portfolio and start promoting themselves without significant costs. The service is geared towards both offline services in Italy and online work across Europe, which significantly expands opportunities for users. The platform’s developers and representatives of the CRASA APS association are encouraging Ukrainian professionals currently working in Italy to join the service today. Registering on the work.crasa.team website opens up the opportunity to effectively promote their services in the near future, not only within the Ukrainian community but also among Italian clients. In this way, UA Service Hub is becoming an important tool for the economic integration of Ukrainians in Europe, creating new opportunities for business development, expanding the client base and strengthening the position of Ukrainian specialists in the international market.
A picket in memory of Ukrainian women run over by zebra will be held in Naples
In the Porta Nolana neighbourhood of Naples, two women were killed by a car. According to eyewitnesses, they were crossing the street when they were hit by a car travelling at high speed. Both women were citizens of Ukraine. One died instantly, the other - shortly after being admitted to Mara's hospital. The driver was detained. On 24 March, Italian activists organise a small rally to commemorate the tragedy that happened to the Ukrainian women.
Living standards of Ukrainian refugees are improving
The financial and social situation of Ukrainian refugees is improving Ukrainians who fled abroad because of the war are increasingly integrating into labour markets and gradually strengthening their financial situation. This is evidenced by a study by the Centre for Economic Strategy. About 60% of Ukrainian refugees already have jobs abroad. At the same time, 54% of them work outside their speciality. The financial situation has improved significantly: ➖ If in 2022 only 10% could afford not only basic expenses but also more expensive purchases, now it is 35% ➖ The main source of income is salary or own business, which covers 56% of expenses ➖ Social assistance from host countries covers 17% 🔹 Level of integration The social integration of Ukrainians abroad is gradually increasing: ➖ 39% speak the language of the host country at B1 level and above ➖ 83% have friends or established social ties ➖ 75% positively assess the attitude of local residents