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Sport and Racism

October 30, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

Despite UEFA’s zero tolerance policy against racism, anti-Hungarian and anti-Roma chants continue to be prevalent in Romanian football stadiums.

Recent matches, including the FCSB-Rapid derby, have seen a resurgence of these chants, prompting calls for stricter penalties from sports authorities.

Officials and community leaders emphasize the need for deeper solutions beyond sanctions, advocating for awareness campaigns and dialogue to address the root causes of racism in sports.

„Néphagyomány” vagy xenofóbia? – A román futball még keresi a választ. In: Maszol/. 29.10.2026. https://maszol.ro/sport/Nephagyomany-vagy-xenofobia-A-roman-futball-meg-keresi-a-valaszt#google_vignette

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No Roma child left out

October 30, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The Partida Romilor PRO-EUROPA in Dolj is launching a campaign called “No Roma Child Left Out of School” to combat school dropout rates among Roma children.

The initiative involves collaboration with local educators, health mediators, and community volunteers to engage parents and promote the importance of education.

The campaign aims to provide equal opportunities for Roma children and address broader social issues such as identity documentation and discrimination.

Campanie amplă în județul Dolj: „Niciun copil rom în afara școlii!” In: Jurnalul Olteniei. 29.10.2026. https://jurnalulolteniei.ro/campanie-ampla-in-judetul-dolj-niciun-copil-rom-in-afara-scolii/

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Roma Night

October 30, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The event “Romska noć” (Romani Night) will take place on November 4, 2026, at Propaganda bar in Nikšić, celebrating the World Romani Language Day on November 5, focusing on the preservation of the Romani language and culture.

The program includes a panel discussion on the status of the Romani language in Montenegro, an exhibition of Romani legends, and a karaoke competition featuring Romani songs.

The event is organized by several cultural organizations and aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the Romani language and cultural identity, with free entry for all attendees.

„Romska noć“ u Nikšiću: Panel o očuvanju romskog jezika, izložba, karaoke takmičenje i muzički program. In: Borba., 29.10.2026. https://borba.me/romska-noc-u-niksicu-panel-o-ocuvanju-romskog-jezika-izlozba-karaoke-takmicenje-i-muzicki-program/
Romska noć 4. novembra u Nikšiću. In: RTV Budva. 29.10.2026. https://www.rtvbudva.me/kultura/romska-noc-4-novembra-u-niksicu/PkruWfARtX

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“XVth World Roma Congress”

October 30, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The 15th International Romani Congress is taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from October 29 to 31, with representatives from around 25 countries, including Turkey, the UK, and the US.

Toma Mladenov, president of the organizing association O’GI E ROMENGO, emphasized unity among the Romani community, which numbers approximately 14 million worldwide.

The congress focuses on advocating for the rights and development opportunities of the Romani community, particularly in education and healthcare access, while stressing the importance of their own voices being heard.

None of the traditional Romani politics movements such as the Internatiuonal Romani Union are participating.

София е домакин на XV Световен ромски конгрес. In: Tarale. 29.10.2026. https://taralej.bg/obshtestvo/sofiq-e-domakin-na-xv-svetoven-romski-kongres
Представители на около 25 държави участват в 15-ия Световен ромски конгрес в столицатa. In: Utro Ruse. 29.10.2026. https://utroruse.com/amp/1332877/
Над 40 държави участват в XV Световен ромски конгрес. In: Bnt News. 29.10.2026. https://bntnews.bg/news/nad-40-darzhavi-uchastvat-v-xv-svetoven-romski-kongres-1419442news.html
София е домакин на 15-ия Световен ромски конгрес. In: BNR News. 29.10.2026. https://bnrnews.bg/radiobulgaria/post/549947/sofiya-e-domakin-na-15-iya-svetoven-romski-kongres
Η Σόφια φιλοξενεί το 15ο Παγκόσμιο Συνέδριο των Ρομά. In: BNR News. 29.10.2026. https://bnrnews.bg/el/post/549941/h-sofia-filo3enei-to-15o-pagkosmio-synedrio-twn-roma
Sofia accueille le 15e Congrès international rom. In: BNR News. 29.10.2026. https://bnrnews.bg/fr/post/549972/sofia-accueille-le-15e-congres-international-rom
Sofia ist Gastgeber des 15. Weltromakongresses. In: BNR News. 29.10.2026. https://bnrnews.bg/de/post/550102/sofia-ist-gastgeber-des-15-weltromakongresses