Dumitru Miclescu

May 19, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The statement from the Coalition on Roma Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Recognition on the passing of Dumitru Miclescu, a Romanian survivor of the Genocide of the Roma during the Holocaust.

Statement from the Coalition on Roma Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Recognition on the passing of Dumitru Miclescu. In: Council of Europe. 19.05.2026. https://www.coe.int/en/web/roma-and-travellers/-/statement-from-the-coalition-on-roma-holocaust-education-remembrance-and-recognition-on-the-passing-of-dumitru-miclescu

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Bulgaria Anti-Roma Rhetoric

May 13, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The European Court of Human Rights sided with Roma activists and journalists who argued national courts treated racist political rhetoric too narrowly while ignoring its wider impact on an entire minority community.

Rights court takes aim at anti-Roma rhetoric in Bulgarian politics. In: Courthouse News. 12.05.2026. https://www.courthousenews.com/rights-court-takes-aim-at-anti-roma-rhetoric-in-bulgarian-politics/

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Romani Gili Competition

April 29, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

A competition celebratings Roma music and culture, Romani Gili 2026 is organised by the European Roma Institute for Art and Culture (ERIAC). The audience plays an important role. As much as 50 percent of the final result is represented by public support. The remaining 50 percent of the score is contributed by an expert jury appointed by ERIAC.

A young singer from Prekmurje, Nina Brasseur, is stepping onto the music stage again – this time with a great opportunity at an international competition. The 25-year-old singer, who was introduced to the general public in 2016 on the show Slovenija ima talent, is presenting herself today with her original song Sune (Dreams) and is competing to win the Romani Gili Contest 2026.

Glas ljudstva odloča, mlada prekmurska pevka potrebuje vašo podporo. In: Pomurec. 28.04.2026. https://www.pomurec.com/vsebina/98546/Glas_ljudstva_odloca__mlada_prekmurska_pevka_potrebuje_vaso_podporo

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Memory

April 25, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

According to the Council of Europe, they key to prevent discrimination against Roma and travellers, is the importance of historical memory.

Unfortunately, not as simple, look at the Holocaust and Antisemitism.

Historical memory highlighted as key to preventing discrimination against Roma and Travellers. In: Council fo Europe. 23.04.2026. https://www.coe.int/it/web/roma-and-travellers/-/council-of-europe-marks-the-international-roma-day-in-strasbourg-1

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XV Congress

April 16, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

A press release announcing that Sofia will host the XV World Roma Congress, which will be held in the period 29–31 October 2026. The event is organized by the Association “United Civic Initiatives – OGI E ROMENGO” with chairman and main organizer Toma Mladenov.

According to the organisers, Delegations from over 40 countries are expected to participate, as well as representatives of international institutions such as the UN, the Council of Europe and the European Union. The forum is expected to be one of the most significant international events related to the Roma community in recent years.

София ще бъде домакин на XV Световен ромски конгрес с участие от над 40 държави. In: BTA. 15.04.2026. https://www.bta.bg/bg/news/bulgaria/oficial-messages/1106101-sofiya-shte-bade-domakin-na-xv-svetoven-romski-kongres-s-uchastie-ot-nad-40-darz

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ODHIR On International Roma Day

April 8, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

A statement of the ODHIR about the International Roma day.

On International Roma Day, ODIHR Director calls for renewed efforts to ensure the security, equality and inclusion of Roma and Sinti communities. In: ODHIR. 08.04.2026. https://odihr.osce.org/odihr/663109

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International Roma Day

April 8, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

A recapitulative of the events and people who were involved in the first World Roma Congress which led to the recogintion og the International Roma day on April 8th.

International Romani Day: 55 years ago in Orpington, England, the modern history of the Romani nation started to be written. In: Romea. 08.04.2026. https://romea.cz/en/communities/international-romani-day-55-years-ago-in-orpington-england-the-modern-history-of-the-romani-nation-started-to-be-written#google_vignette

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Opre Roma

April 3, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The Council of Europe launched the “Opre Roma” month. It celebrates the contribution to Roma, the culture, history and language to Europe.

Opre Roma! month celebrating Roma history, language and culture in April. In: The Council of Europe. 31.03.2026. https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal/-/opre-roma-month-celebrating-roma-history-language-and-culture-in-april

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Roma Foundation for Europe

April 2, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The Roma Foundation for Europe, headquartered in Brussels, is part of the Soros Foundations for an Open Society and implements various programs across Europe in support of the Roma community – it supports children and young people in education and extracurricular activities, young families in self-employment and job creation, protects Roma communities from abuse for political purposes and encourages political activation, and also invests in the preservation and development of Roma culture and language. It has not been present in Slovenia so far because it seemed that there was no need for it – because Slovenia is a sufficiently developed country with a small enough Roma population to be able to solve the problems on its own. Jovanović says today that this opinion was clearly erroneous.

V središču / »Represija bo že tako revne ljudi naredila še revnejše«. In: Mladina. 27.03.2026. https://www.mladina.si/247669/slovenija-je-testni-poligon-za-evropo/

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Commemorations

January 28, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

United Nations, EU Parliament, and the Council of Europe commemorated the 27th of January.

Noon briefing of 27 January 2026. In: United Nations. https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/highlight/2026-01-27.html
European Parliament commemorates Remembrance Day with Tatiana Bucci’s testimony. In: EU News. 27.01.2026. https://www.eunews.it/en/2026/01/27/european-parliament-commemorates-remembrance-day-with-tatiana-buccis-testimony/
International Day of Commemoration of the Victims of the Holocaust marked at the Council of Europe. In: Council of Europe. 27.01.2026. https://www.coe.int/en/web/roma-and-travellers/-/call-for-applications-to-participate-in-the-21st-meeting-of-the-council-of-europe-dialogue-with-roma-and-traveller-civil-society-1

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Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 27, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Today makers the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz which has become the Holocaust Remembrance Day. Jews and Roma were singled out for racial reasons, while many others, Poles, Russian prisoners of war, homosexuals, Jehova witnesses, etc. were also victims of this madness.

A short first sample of the press releases on this day. A very honourable mention for the Canadian Prime minister who also included Sinti and Roma.

‘Remembrance depends on us’: Europe marks 81st Holocaust Memorial Day. In: The Brussels Times. 27.01.2027. https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1937609/remembrance-depends-on-us-europe-marks-81st-holocaust-memorial-day
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In: pm.gc.ca. 27.01.2026. https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2026/01/27/statement-prime-minister-carney-international-holocaust-remembrance-day
Erinnern und Wachrütteln: MV gedenkt der NS-Opfer. In: NDR. 27.01.2026. https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/mecklenburg-vorpommern/erinnern-und-wachruetteln-mv-gedenkt-der-ns-opfer,nsgedenken-100.html
Holocaust Remembrance Day: paths of memory and action – preserving the past, protecting the future. In: CoE. 27.01.2026. https://www.coe.int/en/web/commissioner/-/holocaust-remembrance-day-paths-of-memory-and-action-preserving-the-past-protecting-the-future

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ERIAC

January 17, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

The European Roma Institute for Art and Culture has a new director, Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka. Best wishes to her in this new role.

Evropský romský institut pro umění a kulturu má novou ředitelku. Vede ho Anna Mirga-Kruszelnicka. In: Romea. 15.01.2026. https://romea.cz/cz/kultura/evropsky-romsky-institut-pro-umeni-a-kulturu-ma-novou-reditelku-vede-ho-anna-mirga-kruszelnicka

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The Far Right, Elections, and Roma

January 16, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

Far-right parties across Europe are using Roma as scapegoats and pusing racism towards them.

This is really bad and scary.

Far-right weaponising anti-Roma hate in EU elections. In: EU Observer. 16.01.2026.https://euobserver.com/health-and-society/arccde896c

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World Music

January 5, 2026 Published by: Roma Foundation

Júlia Kozaková’s song “Manuša” topped the world music charts in Europe.

Well done.

Júlia Kozáková’s Manuša II Hits No. 1 On World Music Charts Europe. In: World Music Central. 01.01.2026. https://worldmusiccentral.org/julia-kozakovas-manusa-ii-hits-no-1-on-world-music-charts-europe/

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Tasja Award

December 1, 2025 Published by: Roma Foundation

The Tajsa Prize, which is awarded annually by the European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) to outstanding Roma cultural figures, was awarded in Bucharest. This year’s award went to visual artist Selma Selman. The ceremony took place in the representative building of the Romanian Athenaeum, attended by distinguished guests, including the first ever Roma Romanian government minister, Petre-Florin Manole.

Tajsa Prize za rok 2025 míří k Selmě Selman – umělkyni, která mění kov v umění a životy dětí ve vzdělání. In: Romea. 01.12.2025. https://romea.cz/cz/kultura/tajsa-prize-za-rok-2025-miri-k-selme-selman-umelkyni-ktera-meni-kov-v-umeni-a-zivoty-deti-ve-vzdelani#google_vignette

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Slovenia and Roma

November 26, 2025 Published by: Roma Foundation

A discussion with Mensur Haliti, Vice President of the Roma Foundation for Europe, about Slovenia’s response to the killing in Novo mesto and about Šutar’s law, which has sparked heated debates about Roma, security and democracy across Europe. Haliti, one of the key voices for the political empowerment of Roma in Europe, warns that the security law opens up dangerous patterns and goes beyond just the Roma issue.

“Apeliram na predsednico republike, naj pred podpisom zakona resno razmisli”. In: Dnevnik. 26.11.2025. https://www.dnevnik.si/novice/slovenija/mensur-haliti-podpredsednik-fundacije-romov-evrope-apeliram-na-predsednico-republike-naj-pred-podpisom-zakona-resno-razmisli-2769400/

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Romani Studies

November 16, 2025 Published by: Roma Foundation

The next seminar in Romani Studies with Profs. Elena Marushiakova and Vesselin Popov.

https://romanistudies.ch/seminar-series/2025-2026/26-november-2025/

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Award

November 8, 2025 Published by: Roma Foundation

Elena Marushiakova and Veselin Popov have received the award from the Gypsy Lore Society for the best book in 2024 on Romani Studies. The book reflects on Soviet repression against Roma under Stalin.

PRESTIGIOUS AWARD “BEST BOOK IN ROMANI STUDIES 2024” FOR ELENA MARUSHIAKOVA AND VESELIN POPOV FROM THE INSTITUTE OF ETHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY OF THE SAS. In: SAV. 06.11.2025. https://www.sav.sk/index.php?lang=en&doc=services-news&source_no=20&news_no=13178

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