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Minorities and Politics

September 15, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

Dace Lindberga, the leader of the Rising Sun for Latvia (Latvian: Austošā Saule Latvijai ) is an ethnic nationalist and national conservative Latvian political party stated ahead of the upcoming parliemaentary elections that “We have only two ethnic minorities — Roma and Livonians — and we owe nothing to the Russians”.

Dace Lindberga: Mums ir tikai divas mazākumtautības – čigāni un līvi, un latvieši nav parādā krieviem neko! https://www.la.lv/video/dace-lindberga-mums-ir-tikai-divas-mazakumtautibas-cigani-un-livi-un-latviesi-nav-parada-krieviem-neko

News Eastern Europe Slovakia

Bari Balvaj

September 15, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The Bari Balvaj! festival aims to promote Roma art to a wider audience and is hosted at the East Slovak Gallery, a significant cultural venue in the region.

The festival will feature various performances, including traditional Romani music and dance workshops, highlighting the importance of cultural diversity in the Košice region.

The event is open to everyone, encouraging participation and appreciation of Romani culture without prejudice, while also targeting Romani audiences.

Veľký vietor prichádza. Krajské divadlo Romathan začína sezónu živelným festivalom . In: Gregi. 14.09.2026. https://www.gregi.net/clanky/velky-vietor-prichadza-krajske-divadlo-romathan-zacina-sezonu-zivelnym-festivalom/

Croatia News Eastern Europe

Scholarships

September 15, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

High school students from the Roma minority who received scholarships from the Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth will not need to reapply for the scholarship if their schools submit the required documentation by October 21, 2026.

The scholarship program is part of the National Plan for the Inclusion of Roma from 2021 to 2027, aimed at keeping students in education and reducing dropout risks due to financial burdens.

New applicants, including first-year high school students and those who have not previously received the scholarship, must apply through a public call for the 2026/2027 school year.

Romski srednjoškolci koji već imaju stipendiju ne moraju na novi natječaj: Isplata se nastavlja od rujna. In: Narodno. 14.09.2026. https://narodno.hr/digitalno-drustvo/romski-srednjoskolci-koji-vec-imaju-stipendiju-ne-moraju-na-novi-natjecaj-isplata-se-nastavlja-od-rujna/

Bulgaria News Eastern Europe

Deadly Brawl

September 15, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

A violent clash between two families in Sungurlare (Burgas, Bulgaria) resulted in one death and four injuries, with the incident occurring on Ivan Vazov Street.

Eight individuals with criminal records have been detained. The altercation occurred around 9 PM at a house on Ivan Vazov Street, stemming from long-standing disputes related to horses.

The injured include a 65-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy, both in stable condition, while a 45-year-old man died en route to the hospital.

МАСОВ БОЙ МЕЖДУ ДВЕ ФАМИЛИИ В СУНГУРЛАРЕ ЗАВЪРШИ СЪС СМЪРТЕН. In: Novini 24/7. 14.09.2026. https://novini247.com/novini/masov-boy-mejdu-dve-familii-v-sungurlare-zavarshi-sas-smarten_11197931.html
Мъж почина след масов бой между цигани в Сунгурларе, убит е с нож. In: Zona News. 14.09.2026. https://zonanews.bg/regioni/burgas/mazh-pochina-sled-masov-boy-mezhdu-tsigani-v-sungurlare-ubit-e-s-nozh
Спор за коне между ромски фамилии довел до масовия бой и убийството в Сунгурларе. In: Era Nova. 14.09.2026. https://www.eranova.bg/spor-za-kone-mezhdu-romski-familii-dovel-do-masoviya-boy-i-ubiystvoto-v-sungurlare-30591
Един загинал и четирима ранени: Жесток масов бой в Сунгурларе. In: Aktualno. 14.09.2026. https://www.actualno.com/crime/edin-zaginal-i-chetirima-raneni-jestok-masov-boj-v-sungurlare-news_2639047.html