Daily Archives: June 16, 2026

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Louisa Price

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Louisa Price

Louisa Price, known as the ‘queen of Gypsy queens’, is being honored in an exhibition celebrating Romany and Gypsy culture in Walsall, where she lived for over 70 years. The exhibition also highlights the contributions of Pat Collins, a prominent fairground businessman and politician, who played a significant role in the local community and served as Walsall’s MP and mayor.

The event aims to celebrate the diversity of Walsall and recognize the historical presence of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities in the area.

Germany News Western Europe

Reaction against AfD

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Reaction against AfD

The German AfD party publicly humiliated Roma individuals in Gelsenkirchen by forcing them to clean the streets, which sparked a response from the art exhibition “Radikale Hoffnung” that addresses resistance against racism.

The exhibition features works by Roma artists, including Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, who highlights the struggles of Roma women against discrimination, and Selma Selman, who critiques societal exclusion through performance art. The exhibition emphasizes the importance of collective action and social justice, linking historical labor struggles to contemporary issues of marginalization and identity loss.

News Eastern Europe Romania

Young Roma

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Young Roma

The Romanian National Meeting of Roma Youth took place in Brașov, focusing on civic engagement, leadership, and community development for young Roma aged 16 to 30 in Romania.

The program included discussions on civil society, project management, financial education, and the importance of Roma identity, featuring speakers from various fields to inspire participants. The event aimed to foster dialogue among youth and representatives from student organizations, emphasizing the role of youth in civic participation and decision-making processes.

Moldova News Eastern Europe

Moldovan National Program

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Moldovan National Program

The central goal of the Moldovan Roma National 2027-2030 Program is to enhance social inclusion and ensure equitable access for Roma to education, health, employment, social protection, and public participation.

The program includes measures to combat discrimination, develop community mediators, and promote Roma culture, validated by a meeting involving various stakeholders including government representatives and civil society organizations. Emphasis is placed on reducing inequalities and increasing access to quality public services, with active involvement from all stakeholders deemed essential for the program’s success.

Hungary News Eastern Europe Serbia

Hungary and Roma

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Hungary and Roma

Under the new leadership of Prime Minister Peter Mađar, Hungary is taking significant steps to address discrimination against the Roma community, marking a historic moment in the country’s political landscape.

The new government includes four Roma parliament members, with Krištijan Kesegi becoming the first Roma vice president, signaling a shift towards greater representation.

Despite the positive gestures, Roma leaders remain cautious and are waiting to see if these symbolic changes will lead to real policy reforms and improvements in their socio-economic conditions.

However, Aba-Horváth István, a Roma minority spokesperson in Hungary, expresses disappointment over the loss of prestige in parliamentary representation for the Roma community, feeling they missed a historic opportunity for a genuine voice in parliament.

He criticizes the lack of cooperation from Debrecen representatives and the prevailing divisive political culture, which he believes undermines collaboration and community building.

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