Bulgaria – rroma.org https://rroma.org Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:24:12 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Bulgaria – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Brawl https://rroma.org/brawl-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brawl-6 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:24:12 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35878 New mass brawls and street fights occurred between two rival clans in the Roma neighborhood of Petrich, Bulgaria, resulting in injuries and police intervention. The police had to fire shots into the air to disperse the fighting crowd, and one person has been detained while others involved are being sought.

Tensions remain high in the area, with increased police presence and potential assistance from gendarmerie to ensure resident safety amid ongoing clan conflicts.

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]]> Health Checks https://rroma.org/health-checks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=health-checks Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:40:47 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35796 A national initiative by the Bulgarian Ministry of Health aims to improve access to medical care in the Dobrich region through mobile medical units, offering various health screenings.

The program targets vulnerable communities, including Roma citizens and families in difficult social situations, to enhance preventive care and timely diagnosis.

The initiative is part of a broader national strategy for health equity and inclusion, with no specified dates for the screenings yet.

]]> Desegregation? https://rroma.org/desegregation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=desegregation Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:13:02 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35718 The regional council for ethnic and integration issues in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria,  will discuss the desegregation of minorities, following a meeting between local officials and the Amalipe Center leadership.

Key topics include school retention for children, overcoming segregation, preventing youth aggression, and addressing early marriages, with a report to be presented to the government based on expert opinions.

The Amalipe Center is actively working with schools and conducting a mental health survey among minority representatives, while advocating for civic engagement and addressing the lack of political representation for Roma and minorities since 2009.

  • Областна администрация и “Амалипе” с инициатива срещу сегрегацията в региона. In: Borbag. 19.10.2026. https://www.borbabg.com/2026/10/19/oblastna-administratsiya-i-amalipe/
  • Областният съвет за етнически и интеграционни въпроси във Велико Търново ще обсъди десегрегацията на малцинствата в региона. In: Utro Ruse. 189.10.2026.https://utroruse.com/amp/1328681/
]]> Bulgaria: Vote Buying? https://rroma.org/bulgaria-vote-buying-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulgaria-vote-buying-2 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:50:56 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35671 Roma in Ruse were reportedly offered around 300 euros per vote during the elections.

Their leader, Varban Varbanov, organized a protest to alert authorities about political pressure and threats he received from a local party representative.

Varbanov claims that intermediaries were pressuring him to influence the Roma community to vote for a specific presidential candidate pair in the upcoming elections.

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]]> Bulgarian Presidential Election https://rroma.org/bulgarian-presidential-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulgarian-presidential-election Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:08:29 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35653 According to the Bulgarian press and a large number of articles, measures are being taken to ensure free voting for citizens in the upcoming presidential elections, as stated by the acting chief secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Lyubomir Nikolov.

Efforts are focused on combating vote buying, with 140 police operations conducted primarily in Roma neighbourhoods, resulting in two pre-trial proceedings. There are widely shared views that votes canm be bought in Roma neighbourhoods.

The Ministry is also monitoring cyber threats closely, particularly on election day, and is investigating a recent arson incident involving Starlink antennas near Sofia.

]]> Theatre https://rroma.org/theatre-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=theatre-4 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:52:50 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35586 The theater group “Stolivud” in the multicultural neighborhood of Stolipinovo aims to promote tolerance and unity through art, featuring members from diverse ethnic backgrounds including Bulgarians, Roma, Turks, and others.

Their upcoming performance, “Missed Call,” will explore the five stages of grief and is set for November 13, 2026, at the State Puppet Theater in Plovdiv, with a charitable focus on helping homeless cats.

The group emphasizes the importance of overcoming challenges and using theater as a means to foster community connections and positive change.

]]> Child Marriage https://rroma.org/child-marriage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=child-marriage Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:54:52 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35546 Zlatka V., a 16-year-old Romni from Plovdiv, shares her traumatic experience of being sold into marriage at 14, highlighting the issue of child brides in Bulgaria and the lack of awareness about International Day of the Girl.

UNICEF reports that over 70 million girls are sold into marriage annually, with many more in unregistered unions, particularly among the Roma community in Bulgaria.

The article emphasizes the rising violence against girls in schools, domestic abuse, and the need for more attention to the plight of girls beyond just one day of recognition each year.

]]> Education in Bulgaria https://rroma.org/education-in-bulgaria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=education-in-bulgaria Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:48:02 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35512 The municipality of Montana is continuing its project for the educational desegregation and integration of Roma children for the fourth consecutive year, funded by a national program from the Ministry of Education and Science.

Five partner schools will provide free transportation and educational materials to 222 students from the ‘Kosharnik’ neighborhood, along with the appointment of an educational mediator to support school-family connections.

Various activities throughout the school year, including sports events, workshops, and literary readings, will involve both the children and their parents, with additional training planned for the parents.

]]> Stolipinovo Demolitions https://rroma.org/stolipinovo-demolitions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stolipinovo-demolitions Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:16:26 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35488 Authorities in Plovdiv are continuing their crackdown on illegal construction in the Stolipinovo Roma neighborhood, which has been linked to drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl.

The police have begun by demolishing a large illegal fence and are increasing drug checks in the area, which has a notorious reputation for drug distribution.

Senior Commissioner Vasil Kostadinov emphasized the need for law enforcement and construction regulations to combat crime effectively in Stolipinovo, where three individuals have been arrested for fentanyl distribution.

]]> Bulgaria: Demolition https://rroma.org/bulgaria-demolition-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulgaria-demolition-2 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:44 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35452 Police conducted an operation in the Roma neighborhood of “Stolipinovo” to demolish an illegally constructed massive fence. The head of the Ministry of Interior in Plovdiv was present at the scene.

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