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Vote Buying?

October 16, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The article relates several documented cases where Roma votes were allegedly bought, where Roma from informal settlements were bused to polling stations or to manifestations, ands this as since 2014. It alleges that Vučić’s SNS Party is behind these schemes. The piece critiques the lack of genuine political representation for the Roma and the oppressive control exerted by the government over their community, leading to worsening conditions over the years.

POLITIČKA ZLOUPOTREBA ROMSKE NACIONALNE MANJINE. Prepušteni sebi i milostinji. In: Rada. 16.10.2026. https://radar.nova.rs/politika/romi-u-srbiji-prepusteni-sebi-i-milostinji/

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Serbian Elections

October 16, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The Roma Party issued a call today to all political parties focused on representing the interests of the Roma national minority, urging them to declare whether they side with the authorities or the “Student List.” The party maintains that any political group unwilling to take a stand in this referendum-like atmosphere is, in effect, helping the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) stay in power.

Romska partija pozvala sve koji zastupaju romsku manjinu da se izjasne da li su na strani vlasti ili Studentske liste,. In: N1. 15.10.2026. https://n1info.rs/vesti/romska-partija-pozvala-sve-koji-zastupaju-romsku-manjinu-da-se-izjasne-da-li-su-na-strani-vlasti-ili-studentske-liste/

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Bulgarian Presidential Election

October 16, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

According to the Bulgarian press and a large number of articles, measures are being taken to ensure free voting for citizens in the upcoming presidential elections, as stated by the acting chief secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Lyubomir Nikolov.

Efforts are focused on combating vote buying, with 140 police operations conducted primarily in Roma neighbourhoods, resulting in two pre-trial proceedings. There are widely shared views that votes canm be bought in Roma neighbourhoods.

The Ministry is also monitoring cyber threats closely, particularly on election day, and is investigating a recent arson incident involving Starlink antennas near Sofia.

„Не сме активни в TikTok, работим на терен“: 140 операции на МВР преди вота. In: Darik News. 15.10.2026. https://dariknews.bg/novini/bylgariia/ne-sme-aktivni-v-tiktok-rabotim-na-teren-140-operacii-na-mvr-predi-vota-2469199
МВР удари търговците на вот в София, Бургас и Айтос. In: Lupa. 15.10.2026. https://lupa.bg/news/mvr-udari-targovcite-na-vot-v-sofiya-burgas-i-aitos_430062news.html
СДВР ЗАПОЧНА ЧИСТКАТА – кварталите „Христо Ботев“, „Факултета“, „Филиповци“ и „Орландовци“ на прицел (СНИМКИ/ВИДЕО). In: News 24. 15.10.2026. https://news24sofia.eu/sdvr-zapochna-chistkata-kvartalite-hristo-botev-fakulteta-filipovci-i-orlandovci-na-pricel-snimki-video
МВР с акции срещу купуването на гласове в ромските махали в София, Бургас и Айтос. In: On Air. 16.10.2026. https://www.bgonair.bg/a/227-izbori-2026/433695-mvr-s-aktsii-sreshtu-kupuvaneto-na-glasove-v-romskite-mahali-v-sofiya-burgas-i-aytos
Любомир Николов: Има заподозрени за палежа на антените на Starlink. In: News. 15.10.2026. https://news.bg/politics/lyubomir-nikolov-ima-zapodozreni-za-palezha-na-antenite-na-starlink.html
140 полицейски операции срещу престъпления, свързани с изборния процес. In: BNR News. 15.10.2026. https://bnrnews.bg/horizont/post/542773/140-politseyski-operatsii-sreshtu-prestapleniya-svarzani-s-izborniya-protses

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Slovenia and Croatia

October 16, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

Slovenia and Croatia are collaborating to improve the situation of the Roma community through joint initiatives and solutions in key areas affecting their lives.

Key focus areas include better living conditions, education and employment opportunities, combating anti-Roma discrimination, and strengthening political representation for Roma.

The meeting aimed to foster long-term partnerships and develop concrete project proposals based on the actual needs of the Roma community.

ROMA WITHOUT BORDERS – TOGETHER FOR RIGHTS AND CHANGE! In: Anglunipe. 15.10.2026. https://anglunipe.si/romi-brez-meja-skupaj-za-pravice-in-spremembe/