Critique

July 10, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The film Pramen, depicting forced sterilization of Romani women in 1980s Czechoslovakia, faces criticism for centering on doctors’ perspectives rather than the victims. While intended to highlight a dark historical chapter, critics argue the portrayal risks relativizing racially motivated state policy by suggesting the perpetrators acted in good faith.

Dobrý úmysl, nebo ryzí zlo? Film Pramen o nucených sterilizacích otevírá důležité téma, jeho tíze se však sám spíše vyhýbá. In: Romea. 09.07.2026. https://romea.cz/cz/kultura/dobry-umysl-nebo-ryzi-zlo-film-pramen-o-nucenych-sterilizacich-otevira-dulezite-tema-jeho-tize-se-vsak-sam-spise-vyhyba
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Traditions

July 10, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

Andreea Tudor, a young Romani woman, shared her strict childhood rules and traditions on TikTok, highlighting the responsibilities placed on her from a young age.

She explained that after the age of 12, she was no longer seen as a child and had to take on household duties, while also facing restrictions on her clothing choices and friendships.

Her video sparked significant online reactions, with many viewers learning about Romani customs for the first time and appreciating her openness about her experiences.

Tradiții la romi. Andreea Tudor, o cunoscută TikTokeriță, a dezvăluit regulile stricte din copilăria sa: „După 12 ani nu am mai fost văzută ca un copil. In: Ficiul de Ştiri. 09.07.2026. https://oficiuldestiri.ro/traditii-la-romi-andreea-tudor-o-cunoscuta-tiktokerita-a-dezvaluit-regulile-stricte-din-copilaria-sa-dupa-12-ani-nu-am-mai-fost-vazuta-ca-un-copil

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Kali Sara

July 10, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The Roma Alliance in the Republic of Croatia “KALI SARA” has issued a public call to citizens, institutions, researchers and organizations from all over Europe to propose new personalities for the updated edition of the publication “Traces of Roma Culture – Meritorious Among Us”, which is one of the most important publications dedicated to the preservation of Roma history, culture and identity.

“Tragovima romske kulture – zaslužni među nama”: Poziv KALI SARA da se dopuni publikacija. In: Telegraf. 09.07.2026. https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/jugosfera/4357112-tragovima-romske-kulture-zasluzni-medju-nama-poziv-kali-sara-da-se-dopuni-publikacija

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Is it Normal?

July 10, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

Zoran Stevanović, before becoming the president of the Slovenian parliament, made various controversial statements online as a local politician.

In a specific post, he said: Bratje Romi, ena 5G antena vsebuje 10 kg bakra in celo pol kg platine. Pa ponoči jih noben ne čuva. Samo da veste. Brothers Roma, one 5G antenna contains 10 kg of copper and even half a kg of platinum. And no one guards them at night. Just so you know.

His comments reflect a longstanding attitude rather than a new development after his election to the national assembly.

Ko še ni bil šef parlamenta….je pisal take na spletu! In: Trma. 09.07.2026. https://trma.si/cvek-vsevprek/ko-se-ni-bil-sef-parlamenta-je-pisal-take-na-spletu/

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Attack

July 10, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

Several articles in the Slovenian press about a violent incident where a 28 years old man was injured and needed to he hospitalised. The attackers were apparently Roma, but the police confirmed that the attack was not random and involved individuals who knew each other.

Bad reporting, and bad news…

V množičnem pretepu v Šmarjeških Toplicah huje poškodovana oseba. In: Moja Dolenjska. 09.07.2026. https://moja-dolenjska.si/v-mnozicnem-pretepu-v-smarjeskih-toplicah-huje-poskodovana-oseba/#goog_rewarded
Brutalen obračun Romov v zdravilišču! S koloma nad žrtve, eden končal na operacijski mizi. In: Slovenska Novice. 09.07.2026. https://slovenskenovice.delo.si/novice/slovenija/brutalen-obracun-romov-v-zdraviliscu-s-koloma-nad-zrtve-eden-koncal-na-operacijski-mizi
Dolenjska v šoku: pred zdraviliščem brutalen napad Romov, eden od udeležencev moral na nujno operacijo – domačini v strahu in besu, kaj še bo. In: Nad Lani. 09.07.2026. https://www.nadlani.si/novice/dolenjska-v-soku-pred-zdraviliscem-brutalen-napad-romov-eden-od-udelezencev-moral-na-nujno-operacijo-domacini-v-strahu-in-besu-kaj-se-bo/
Brutalen obračun Romov v Šmarjeških Toplicah: napad s koloma, žrtev morala v bolnišnici. In: Nova TV. 09.07.2026. https://nova24tv.si/brutalen-obracun-romov-v-smarjeskih-toplicah-napad-s-koloma-zrtev-po-poslabsanju-koncala-v-bolnisnici/#google_vignette

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Te Prindžaras Amen

July 10, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The 22nd edition of the festival “Te prindžaras amen – Let’s Get to Know Each Other” will focus on traditional dance forms of various Roma groups in Slovakia, taking place on July 12 at the Slovak Village Museum in Martin.

Visitors will learn about Roma dance folklore from educators and will have the opportunity to see performances from established Roma dance ensembles and musicians.

The event will also feature a photography exhibition by respected Roma journalist Roman Čonka, showcasing the lives of notable Roma musicians and artists, along with workshops for children.

Festival Te prindžaras amen – Spoznajme sa ponúkne rómsku kultúru. In; Teraz. 09.07.2026. https://www.teraz.sk/kultura/festival-te-prindzaras-amen-spoznajme/976626-clanok.html