Bad publicity… The Plovdiv Police said that two Roma families were on trial. Then they quarrelled with each other outside. More than 20 people gathered and started shouting, and then a fight. One of the men pulled out a weapon and fired into the air. No one was injured.
The Roma Academy of Culture and Education (RAKO) in Sliven is proposing the establishment of a Bulgarian Roma Cultural Institute. The proposal was made by Stella Kostova from RACO at the conference “Support for the Vulnerable and Roma”, organized by BTA in Sliven within the initiative “Bulgarian Voices for Europe”.
In the middle of a debate, the extreme right Bulgarian MP Angel Dzhambazki, known for his anti Roma stance and inflammatory stretches his right arm in the air – and now has to reckon with sanctions.
He should be kicked out and prosecuted.
He claims, he did not do it …
Four young musicians from the Roma settlement of Nadezhda in Sliven will play in the Pierre Boulez Hall of the Paris Philharmonic on February 26. They are invited to take part in a classical concert of 120 young people from 27 countries as part of the DEMOS project of one of the largest philharmonics in the world, which provides a stage for children from social groups with difficult access to culture and education.
A recent study shows that the myth that Roma have many children is a myth. Natality rate as well as the abortion rate have gone down among Roma, and they now intend to have 2-3 Children. The study was conducted over the last ten years.
In fact, if you look at the Ottoman Tax register since the 15th century, Roma have made roughly 10% of the Bulgarian population, a number that has remained fairly constant. It implies they do not have many more children than the rest of the population.
The Bulgarian State tries to fight the misery of the Roma with strategies. Another one is currently being prepared. The goal is the integration of Roma.
According to the article, “It did not happen during the so-called Decade of Roma Inclusion, when billions of levs were spent. The money was allegedly “absorbed” by Roma foundations. They built palaces with them. Roma foundations sprout like mushrooms and there are over 600.”
This is bad.
Four young Romnja are the winners in the initiative “Prosecutor for one day”. According to Vladimir Nikolov, District Prosecutor and Chairman of the Association of Prosecutors in Bulgaria, in cities where there are compact Roma communities, a program is being implemented for children who are interested in the activities of the prosecutor’s office.
“The participating cities are Sofia, Plovdiv, Pleven, Samokov and Gorna Oryahovitsa. Children from the relevant Roma communities apply through an essay describing how they envision the work of prosecutors, stating why they want to become prosecutors one day.”
A celebration for the old New-Year in Bulgaria.
Elena Marushiakova and Veselin Popov have received the Romanipe Award in connection with their long-term work in
the field of Roma research
The Bulgarian poetess and Romni Sali Ibrahim has passed away. May she rest in peace.
The Vasilitsa Roma Festival project brings together the efforts of two artists who have proven themselves on the world stage – Bulgarian Roma and ethnic Bulgarians – for a valuable educational initiative and the creation of a highly artistic creative product, as well as for their presentation to the public.
An article on Roma in Bulgaria and how they are being stigmatised in the country. It is always their fault …
An in-depth article on the situation of Roma in Bulgaria and the institutionalisation of racism against them in the government.
Scary.
– ROMS EN BULGARIE : LE GOUVERNEMENT POUSSE À LA HAINE ET AU RACISME. In: Le Courrier des Balkans. 10.05.2019. https://www.courrierdesbalkans.fr/Bulgarie-les-autorites-a-la-pointe-du-racisme-anti-rom [link-preview url=”https://www.courrierdesbalkans.fr/Bulgarie-les-autorites-a-la-pointe-du-racisme-anti-rom”]
An article about the worsening situation of Roma in Bulgaria and about the increasing racism against them in a country where there was little if any 20 years ago.
– ‘Free Abortion’ Talk No Real Surprise To Bulgaria’s Roma. In: Radio Free Europe. 21.02.2019. https://www.rferl.org/a/free-abortion-talk-no-real-surprise-to-bulgarias-roma/29782385.html [link-preview url=”https://www.rferl.org/a/free-abortion-talk-no-real-surprise-to-bulgarias-roma/29782385.html”]
An article on the policies of forced evictions of Roma and of collective punishment in Bulgaria.
Bad.
– Forced Evictions, Discrimination Continue to Afflict Bulgaria’s Roma. In: Voice of America. 13.02.2019. https://www.voanews.com/a/forced-evictions-discrimination-continue-to-afflict-bulgaria-s-roma-minority/4784655.html
– Forced evictions, discrimination continue to afflict Bulgaria’s Roma minority. In: Reuters. 10.02.2019. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bulgaria-roma-housing-feature/forced-evictions-discrimination-continue-to-afflict-bulgarias-roma-minority-idUSKCN1Q202O [link-preview url=”https://www.voanews.com/a/forced-evictions-discrimination-continue-to-afflict-bulgaria-s-roma-minority/4784655.html “]
More on the controversial proposal of Roma Integration presented by the deputy prime minister. He also proposes free abortions to Roma women …
No comments …
– Bulgaria’s deputy PM proposes free abortions for Roma women to control birth rate. In: Daily Sabah. 08.02.2019. https://www.dailysabah.com/europe/2019/02/08/bulgarias-deputy-pm-proposes-free-abortions-for-roma-women-to-control-birth-rate [link-preview url=”https://www.dailysabah.com/europe/2019/02/08/bulgarias-deputy-pm-proposes-free-abortions-for-roma-women-to-control-birth-rate”]
Bulgarian nationalists have presented a “Roma Integration Plan” which foresees cutting welfare and destroying “illegal” housing.
Really? And this in the EU?
– Bulgarian Nationalists’ Roma ‘Integration’ Plan Dismays Rights Advocates. In: Balkan Insight. 07.02.2019. http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/bulgarian-nationalists-issue-controversial-roma-integration-plan-02-07-2019 [link-preview url=”http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/bulgarian-nationalists-issue-controversial-roma-integration-plan-02-07-2019″]
A recapitulation of the facts that led to a collective punishment of Roma in Plovdiv and later to a manifestation.
Scary.
– Bulgaria’s Voyvodinovo saga: Karakachanov, ‘impudent gypsies’ and the voices of concern. In: Sofia Globe. 14.01.2019. https://sofiaglobe.com/2019/01/14/bulgarias-voyvodinovo-saga-karakachanov-impudent-gypsies-and-the-voices-of-concern/?fbclid=IwAR3WoJBB8-hn7Mufc3zec0C9q-uKCtWNWAEX1foAx49bdChK0RI4yIkNYSg [link-preview url=”https://sofiaglobe.com/2019/01/14/bulgarias-voyvodinovo-saga-karakachanov-impudent-gypsies-and-the-voices-of-concern/?fbclid=IwAR3WoJBB8-hn7Mufc3zec0C9q-uKCtWNWAEX1foAx49bdChK0RI4yIkNYSg”]
A report on the arrest of 6 people in Bulgaria for their involvement in a terrorist network. So far – nothing special. But then, the small sentence about the rise of “radical Islam” among the Roma community.
This has nothing to do with the arrests – but puts squarely the Roma in the focus.
Bad journalism.
– Bulgarie: six inculpés pour financement d’un puissant réseau terroriste. In: I24 Europe. 19.01.2019. https://www.i24news.tv/fr/actu/international/europe/193530-190119-bulgarie-six-inculpes-pour-financement-d-un-puissant-reseau-terroriste [link-preview url=”https://www.i24news.tv/fr/actu/international/europe/193530-190119-bulgarie-six-inculpes-pour-financement-d-un-puissant-reseau-terroriste”]
An attack by two Roma initiated a cycle of violence against the community, including the demolition of a Roma neighbourhood in the village of Voyvodinovo near Plovdiv. 200 people demonstrated in Sofia on 14 January against this collective punishment. They demanded the resignation of Defense Minister Krasimir Karakachanov – who ordered the demolition – for his “hate speech”.
– BULGARIE : CHRONIQUE DE LA VIOLENCE ANTI-ROMS ORDINAIRE. In: Le Courrier des Balkans. 18.01.2019. https://www.courrierdesbalkans.fr/Bulgarie-chronique-de-la-violence-anti-roms-ordinaire [link-preview url=”https://www.courrierdesbalkans.fr/Bulgarie-chronique-de-la-violence-anti-roms-ordinaire”]
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