Daily Archives: November 12, 2026

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Slovenian Roma Association

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Slovenian Roma Association

The Roma Association of Slovenia, led by Jožek Horvat Muc, celebrates its 30th anniversary, emphasizing the importance of community strength and connection.

Muc highlighted the achievements of the association in preserving Roma culture and advocating for education, while acknowledging ongoing challenges in areas like education, employment, and discrimination. The event featured speeches and cultural performances, with a call for collaboration and dialogue to address the issues faced by the Roma community.

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Symposium

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Symposium

A conference on Roma issues emphasized the need to address the structural causes of their problems and include the Roma community’s perspective.

SAZU President Franc Forstnerič highlighted the importance of reliable data and critical evaluation of public policies, while discussing media influence on stereotypes and infrastructure issues in Roma settlements. Social psychologist Mirjana Ule noted an increase in social distance towards Roma in recent years, advocating for long-term, professionally supported solutions over quick fixes.

Participants at the symposium emphasized the need to address the structural causes of Roma challenges rather than relying on populist measures.

Media representation of Roma was criticized for perpetuating stereotypes and biases, with a noted increase in social distance towards Roma in recent years, particularly among dissatisfied individuals.

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Security

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Security

A village meeting was held in a Roma settlement to discuss recent security incidents and seek solutions after a rise in burglaries caused fear among residents.The meeting included police representatives and aimed to address the current safety conditions in the community.

Residents are considering self-organization due to the alarming security situation.

It is ironic, as in Slovenia, Roma are painted as criminals…

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Discrimination

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Discrimination

Anett Nagy, a former contestant on the TV2 show “Séfek séfe,” filed a complaint alleging that a security guard at Lidl followed her and her son due to their Roma ethnicity while shopping.

She reported that the guard frequently watched them and later requested a complaint book from the store manager, who explained that the guard was not specifically monitoring them but was responding to a malfunctioning camera system.

Lidl sent an apology letter to Nagy, emphasizing the need for discretion among security staff, but she remains unsatisfied with the explanation and intends to pursue the matter further.

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School for Parents

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School for Parents

A new edition of the ‘School for Parents’ project has started in Suceava County, focusing on educating traditional Roma communities about the importance of education without compromising their cultural identity.

The initiative includes adult literacy courses and information sessions for parents regarding the admission of Roma students to high school, emphasizing that education is a pathway to a better future.

Discussions revealed generational differences in attitudes towards education among Roma women, with younger generations showing more openness while older generations hold more conservative views.

Greece News Western Europe

Greek Wedding

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Greek Wedding

A viral video from a Roma wedding in Crete went viral on social media, showing guests throwing money while singer Chara Verra performed.

Chara Verra appeared in a red outfit and sang her songs as guests danced and covered the floor with banknotes.

Some guests were seen holding entire bundles of cash, leading to the dance floor being almost completely covered in money within a short time.

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