Two articles in the Greek press about the origins and history of Roma. These articles were propted by a feud on live TV Greek singer Vasilis Paiteris continues his public feud with MEP Afroditi Latinopoulou, questioning her stance in times of war and admitting he mistakenly voted for her party due to a friend’s candidacy. Paiteris labels Latinopoulou a “big racist” for her views on the Roma community, asserting that he will only apologize if she retracts her derogatory comments about them. During this, they both used the term “gyftos” that is considered to be pejorative.
The two articles are quite astonishingly accurate, with some debatable points. They also dwell on the origins of the various names given to Roma.
- Παϊτέρης: «Ψήφισα Λατινοπούλου παρότι ρατσίστρια – Το κράτος σπρώχνει τους Ρομά στην παρανομία». In: Thriassio. 20.06.2026. https://thriassio.gr/paiteris-sinexizei-tin-kontra-me-latinopoulou-diloseis-roma/
- Ρομά ή τσιγγάνοι ή αθίγγανοι ή κατσίβελοι: Η καταγωγή και η προέλευση των διαφόρων ονομάτων τους. In: Gazetta. 20.06.2026. https://www.gazzetta.gr/plus/2548385/roma-i-tsigganoi-i-athigganoi-i-katsibeloi-i-katagogi-kai-i-proeleysi-ton-diaforon?amp
- Ρομά ή τσιγγάνοι ή αθίγγανοι ή κατσίβελοι: Η καταγωγή και η προέλευση των διαφόρων ονομάτων τους. In: Stera News. 20.06.2026. https://www.stereanews.gr/2026/06/roma-i-tsigganoi-i-athigganoi-i-katagogi-kai-i-proelefsi-ton/
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