Daily Archives: November 13, 2026

Czech Republic News Eastern Europe

Far Right in Prague

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Far Right in Prague

Far-right politicians from across Europe are gathering in Prague – hosted by a party linked to the Czech governing coalition.

Among the speakers is Slovak MEP Milan Mazurek, who was convicted in 2019 over racist statements targeting Roma. Politicians from Germany’s AfD and Hungary’s far right are also expected to attend.

A protest under the slogan “Prague Doesn’t Want Nazis!” has been announced for Friday, 13 November.

The ticketing company Smsticket refused to continue selling tickets, citing its rules against providing a platform to people convicted of racism or xenophobia and those associated with extremist ideologies.

News Eastern Europe Slovenia

Roma Representation

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Roma Representation

The initiative “Vstani Romski Otrok” demands changes to the law governing the representation of the Roma community in Slovenia, advocating for direct elections of their representative at the national level.

They criticize the current representation system, particularly the role of Jožef Muc, arguing that no one can claim to represent all Roma without a democratic mandate.

The initiative outlines four key demands for reform, including direct elections, a four-year term for representatives, individual mandates, and the right for the Roma community to choose their representative.

Moldova News Eastern Europe

Education In Moldova

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Education In Moldova

The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) in Moldova is implementing measures to improve educational access for Roma children, including reserving 10% of school places for them and introducing special quotas for higher education admissions.

Participation of Roma children in education has increased significantly, with primary and secondary school enrollment rising from 1,114 to 2,029 students between 2023-2026, and vocational education enrollment increasing from 33 to 76.

MEC is launching an Accelerated Education Program to reintegrate out-of-school children and is collaborating with UNICEF and other organizations to enhance educational support and promote Roma culture and identity.

The numbers seem exceedingly low for the entire country…

Greece News Western Europe

cation in Greece

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cation in Greece

A heartfelt letter from a Roma student in Crete highlights ongoing issues of racism, social exclusion, and educational inequalities faced by vulnerable groups in schools.

The student shares experiences of friendship and the shame of being called derogatory names while struggling with academic demands, reflecting a painful reality of discrimination.

The article emphasizes the importance of Educational Priority Zones (ZEP) aimed at supporting Roma students, but also stresses that mere educational support is insufficient if students continue to face insults and discrimination.

Montenegro News Eastern Europe

Education in Montenegro

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Education in Montenegro

The NGO “Mladi Romi – Herceg Novi” organized a conference in Podgorica focused on education challenges faced by Roma and Egyptian children in Montenegro, presenting research findings and sharing experiences.

The conference included representatives from various institutions, discussing the importance of regular school attendance, educational support, and collaboration between schools and families.

The research highlighted the concentration of Roma and Egyptian students in specific schools and aimed to improve educational support through data-driven recommendations for future actions.

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