News Switzerland – rroma.org https://rroma.org Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:34:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png News Switzerland – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Travellers https://rroma.org/travellers-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travellers-2 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:32:46 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33358 In Graubünden, there is a shortage of designated parking spaces for the Jenische and Sinti communities, despite legal obligations for authorities to provide them. The lack of spaces is exacerbated by prejudices against these groups, which hinders the establishment of necessary facilities.

The article highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the traveling communities in securing adequate accommodations in the region.

]]> Jenische in Switzerland https://rroma.org/jenische-in-switzerland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jenische-in-switzerland Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:32:30 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33255 The Swiss government acknowledges the historical persecution of Jenische and Sinti communities, recognizing it as a crime against humanity and plans to investigate these injustices through an independent commission.

Jenische writer Isabella Huser emphasizes the importance of understanding this dark chapter in Swiss history for the benefit of all Swiss citizens and advocates for immediate action to address ongoing discrimination against these communities.

The government has previously provided financial support to Sinti and Jenische organizations, but there is a call for more substantial changes to improve their living conditions and end discrimination.

]]> Travellers in Switzerland https://rroma.org/travellers-in-switzerland-10/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travellers-in-switzerland-10 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:38:39 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33223 A group of travelers from France camped illegally in a protected area in Switzerland, highlighting the ongoing issue of finding suitable stopping places for travelers in the region.

Currently, there are only two designated temporary stopping places in the Rheintal area, both with strict limitations on duration and prior approval required.

Despite a legal obligation established in 2003 for adequate stopping places, progress has been slow, with only 40% of the needed sites realized, and ongoing resistance from local communities complicating new developments.

Switzerland lacks nearly 80 designated stopping and transit sites for Jenische and Sinti communities, particularly in the western regions. Although ten new sites have been created since 2021, the demand for additional spaces remains high, with calls for more political will from local governments.

]]> Switzerland and Travellers https://rroma.org/switzerland-and-travellers-31/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=switzerland-and-travellers-31 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:06:02 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33199 The report from the foundation “Future for Swiss Travelers” indicates a slight improvement in the availability of stopping places for travelers in Switzerland over the past five years, but significant needs remain.

The traveling lifestyle is a key part of the identity of Jenische,  and of some Sinti, and Roma communities, who require designated stopping and transit areas for their way of life.

While some regions, like Schaffhausen, serve as positive examples, many politicians are still reluctant to support the establishment of more stopping places, despite the acknowledgment of historical injustices against these communities.

]]> Switzerland and Bulgaria https://rroma.org/switzerland-and-bulgaria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=switzerland-and-bulgaria Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:22:34 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32005 The Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation H.E. Pierre Hagmann visited the office of the Amalipe Center and two of the institutions with which the Center works in close partnership – Sofia University “Kliment Ohridski” – the village of Kamen and the Municipality of Strazhitsa, to get acquainted with the organization’s activities. The conversations were about the Roma community and the challenges facing it, education, the contribution of the Swiss-Bulgarian Development Program, the role of NGOs and the support of the Swiss Embassy and the Ambassadorial Group on Roma Issues. The subsequent visit to the village of Kamen and the town of Strazhitsa continued and detailed these conversations.

]]> Geneva: Exhibition https://rroma.org/geneva-exhibition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=geneva-exhibition Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:28:40 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31908 Pictures by the Swiss photographs Eric Rosset taken in the early 2000 among the Roma community.

are being exhibited in Geneva as part of a project titled “Servette against Racism”.

https://servette-contre-racisme.site/

]]> Travellers in Switzerland https://rroma.org/travellers-in-switzerland-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travellers-in-switzerland-9 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:18:57 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31832 Camping space for Yenish, Sinti, and Roma in Graubünden is becoming increasingly scarce. A regional event sparked a heated discussion about their needs, rights, and respect.

It doesn’t help that some spots are reserved for “Swiss Travellers”, and not for Roma.

]]> Z-Salad https://rroma.org/z-salad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=z-salad Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:50:51 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31215 A bakery from the Canton Zurich sells a saussage and cheese salad as “AZ’-Salad. They were asked by the young socialists from the region to drop the name, as this is insulting.

Well, in Switzerland, it is still acceptable, it seems …

]]> “Z-Word” https://rroma.org/z-word-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=z-word-2 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:40:58 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=30976 A bakery in Zurich is being asked to rename a salad. They are selling a “Z”-Salad. The well-known bakery say no customer complained…
Well the Swiss are a bit behind in that respect. Up until the 1990’s, the canned meatloaf in the Swiss army was called “pressed jew” – seriously!

]]> Switzerland: Racist Police https://rroma.org/switzerland-racist-police/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=switzerland-racist-police Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:16:53 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=30710 The RTS, the French speaking Swiss television channel published the content of some 2,500 pages of internal WhatsApp conversations within the Lausanne police force. The analysis reveals a shocking extent of discriminatory and extremist remarks.

Blacks, Roma, Moslems, Jews, all is included in these racist statements, going as far as mentioning the Nazis of the KKK. And this is a municipal police force in Switzerland.

Sad.

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