Daily Archives: November 9, 2026

Bulgaria News Eastern Europe

Medi

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Medi

Medi, a popular pop-folk artist in Bulgaria, is a mentor on ‘The Voice of Bulgaria’ and is known for writing his own music and lyrics.

He initially aspired to be a tambura player and faced prejudice due to his Roma ethnicity before achieving fame, which he believes changed people’s perceptions of him.

Despite his success, Medi still struggles with self-doubt and emotional challenges, often drawing inspiration from his personal experiences in his music.

Hungary News Eastern Europe

Discrimination

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Discrimination

A group of friends, including a woman and her sister, were denied entry to a club despite having a reservation and meeting the dress code, allegedly due to their Roma ethnicity.

The woman mentioned that this was not the first time they faced such discrimination at other venues.

She expressed her desire not to harm the club’s reputation but felt compelled to share her experience in a free country.

News Eastern Europe Romania

Segregation

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Segregation

Dr. Ioan Cristian Irimescu discusses the ongoing segregation of Roma students in Romanian schools, highlighting their placement in separate classes and receiving inadequate teaching resources.

Authorities in the 1990s justified this segregation with racist explanations, claiming that non-Roma parents did not want their children in classes with Roma students.

Although the level of segregation has decreased since the 1990s, it persists in more subtle forms, with local teachers still discriminating against Roma students based on ethnicity.

Greece News Western Europe

ELLAN PASS

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ELLAN PASS

The Panhellenic Confederation of Roma (ELLAN PASSE) has undergone a significant leadership change with the election of young Roma scientist Panagiotis Charitos as president, marking a new era for the community’s institutional representation.

Charitos aims to enhance collaboration among federations and communities across Greece, focusing on modern representation and addressing key issues such as access to higher education.

The new leadership has outlined six strategic pillars, including equal opportunities in education and employment, combating social exclusion, and fostering cooperation with state and local authorities.

Bulgaria News Eastern Europe

Vote Buying?

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Vote Buying?

Tsvetelin Kanchev, chairman of the “EuroRoma” party, claims that the buying of votes among the Roma community is becoming less common, with reports of Roma returning money offered for their votes during the presidential elections.

Voter turnout in the presidential runoff was 28.7%, with Roma voters reportedly favoring candidate Iliyana Yotova over Andrey Gyurov, while many expressed a desire for a balanced presidential candidate. Kanchev emphasizes that discrimination is now more social than ethnic, affecting the poor across various communities, and criticizes the lack of focus on Roma issues in the electoral campaign.

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