News Eastern Europe – rroma.org https://rroma.org Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:10:46 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png News Eastern Europe – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Vojvodina Music https://rroma.org/vojvodina-music/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vojvodina-music Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:10:46 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33424 The event “Days of Roma Music” was organized by the Roma Cultural Center in Pančevo to promote and preserve the rich musical heritage of the Roma minority.

The event featured performances by talented children from Vojvodina, highlighting the importance of passing on traditional Roma music to younger generations.

Officials emphasized the significance of such events in fostering cultural diversity and mutual respect, with hopes that it will become a key cultural event in Vojvodina.

]]> Education in Slovenia https://rroma.org/education-in-slovenia-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=education-in-slovenia-2 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:10:01 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33421 Eleven Roma students from the Kher šu beši Day Center visited the mayor of Trebnje, Mateja Povhe, after regularly attending school and center activities. The mayor emphasized the importance of education for achieving their dreams and encouraged the children to continue attending school for better opportunities.

The municipality of Trebnje is actively promoting the inclusion of Roma children in education, recognizing it as essential for their personal development and successful integration into society.

]]> Auschwitz Commemoration https://rroma.org/auschwitz-commemoration-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=auschwitz-commemoration-4 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:09:11 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33418 The 82nd anniversary of the liquidation of the so-called Gypsy camp at Auschwitz will be commemorated on August 2, 2024, with events organized by the Center for History and Culture of the Roma in Oświęcim. During World War II, approximately 500,000 Roma and Sinti were murdered by the Nazis, with many being exterminated at Auschwitz.

August 2 is recognized in Poland as the Day of Remembrance for the Roma Genocide and is observed in the EU as the European Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust of Roma and Sinti.

]]> Sterilisation https://rroma.org/sterilisation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sterilisation Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:08:18 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33415 Ivan Ostrochovský’s film “Only Beautiful Things to Look At” explores the historical sterilization of Romnja in 1980s Czechoslovakia through the lens of a white doctor and a Romani nurse.

The protagonist, Dr. Ingrid, initially views sterilization as optional but gradually recognizes the coercive nature of the medical practices involved, influenced by her friendship with nurse Agáta.

The film, which premiered at the Karlovy Vary festival, combines a dark visual style with a haunting score, highlighting the emotional journey of its characters amidst a backdrop of systemic eugenics

]]> Brawl in Bulgaria https://rroma.org/brawl-in-bulgaria-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brawl-in-bulgaria-3 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:56:20 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33404 Many articles in the Bulgarian press about a fight between two Roma families in a Roma neighbourhood of Asenovgrad which involved up to 250 people, and left several wounded, including a police officer.

This is bad for all.

]]> Prejudice in Serbia https://rroma.org/prejudice-in-serbia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prejudice-in-serbia Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:55:23 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33401 Zlata Petrović, a Serbian singer, openly discussed her Romani heritage and how she concealed it from her son until he was eight years old due to societal prejudices.

She emphasized the importance of being honest with friends and taught her son that he should not associate with those who judge him for his background.

Zlata revealed personal details about her family, including her mixed heritage and her late discovery of her father’s identity, while also planning for her family’s future by purchasing a new property.

]]> War and Roma https://rroma.org/war-and-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=war-and-roma Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:54:27 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33398 The article discusses the impact of war on the Roma community in Munkács, Ukraine, highlighting how traditional gender roles have shifted, with women becoming breadwinners while men face conscription.

The Romodrom integration center provides support for Roma children, offering education and meals, as many families struggle with poverty and lack of access to basic services like water. The article also addresses the stigma faced by the Roma community, including discrimination and stereotypes, while emphasizing the resilience and efforts of individuals to improve their circumstances.

]]> Education in Slovenia https://rroma.org/education-in-slovenia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=education-in-slovenia Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:53:35 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33393 Borut Rončević, a sociology professor at the university of Novo Mesto and current minister of Eudcation in the Slovenian government, speaks about his plans and views. Specifically about Roma, he says there is a need for a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges faced by Roma children in schools, emphasizing collaboration across various sectors including education, social policy, and local communities. He highlights the importance of accountability among parents, teachers, and the state in ensuring that all children, regardless of their background, achieve basic educational standards. He insists on the equal application of laws for school attendance, something that is being reproached to Roma regularly.

What he did not discuss is the profound issues of exclusion and racism faced by Roma in the region.

]]> Action Plan Serbia https://rroma.org/action-plan-serbia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=action-plan-serbia Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:27:39 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33388 The Serbian government has established a Coordination Body to monitor the implementation of the Action Plan for minority rights for 2026-2029, aiming for better coordination among institutions.

Despite the positive signal of this initiative, past experiences suggest that creating new bodies does not guarantee significant improvements for minority communities.

The success of the Coordination Body will depend on its ability to translate decisions into concrete actions that improve education, employment, and reduce discrimination for minorities, particularly the Roma community.

We do have some doubts …

]]> Action Plan Montenegro https://rroma.org/action-plan-montenegro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=action-plan-montenegro Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:26:46 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33385 The Action Plan for the implementation of the Strategy to improve the quality of life for Roma and Egyptians in Montenegro (2026-2027) aims to enhance their social standing through specific measures in education, employment, health care, and social protection.

Key initiatives include increasing educational access, job training programs, and the establishment of mediators to facilitate communication between communities and institutions.

The plan emphasizes the importance of collaboration among government bodies, local authorities, and civil society to achieve tangible results in improving the living conditions and rights of the Roma and Egyptian communities.

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