News Western Europe – rroma.org https://rroma.org Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:24:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png News Western Europe – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Reparations https://rroma.org/reparations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reparations Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:12:09 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35364 Historian Joey Rauschenberger presents a nuanced analysis of post-war reparations for the Genocide for Sinti and Roma, revealing surprising findings.

A 1956 ruling by the Federal Court of Justice exemplifies judicial error, stating that the racial persecution of “Gypsies” began only in March 1943, dismissing earlier actions as mere police measures.

The ruling reflects a persistent anti-Romani stereotype, equating “Gypsies” with “primitive humans,” highlighting deep-seated prejudices in legal interpretations.

]]> French Chronicle … https://rroma.org/french-chronicle-378/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=french-chronicle-378 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:33:07 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35357 Four associations have filed a complaint against an “illegal ethnic file” maintained by the gendarmerie regarding Roma and travelers. The existence of such files has always been denied by the French government.

Other news are moreof the usual. Gendarmes  arrested Roma stealing car loading cables; a contestation ongoing for the elections in a commune near Nantes, and a French politicia stating that we’d have all the means to integrate these Roma (after all they have been there for more than 20 years, and there are not more than 30’000 of them).

]]> Bulgarian Roma in France https://rroma.org/bulgarian-roma-in-france/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulgarian-roma-in-france Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:16:29 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35328 The Bulgarian Roma community in Moissac, France, is in conflict with local authorities, primarily due to issues of integration and social welfare abuse, as highlighted by Mayor Romain Lopez (Rassemblement National – an extreme right party).

The mayor has increased police presence and surveillance to control gatherings of the community, while community members feel targeted and discriminated against, claiming they must hide their origins to find work.

Tensions are rising as the local population perceives the Bulgarian community as a burden on social services, with some locals preferring workers from other countries, and the upcoming presidential elections may further exacerbate these issues.

]]> Conference and Event https://rroma.org/conference-and-event/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=conference-and-event Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:11:45 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35307 A music and culture event celebrating Roma culture is taking place in Turin, alongside the 34th International Conference organized by the Italian Association Zingari Oggi, marking its 55th anniversary.

The conference will address issues related to housing, rights, and inclusion for Rom and Sinti communities, featuring discussions from various experts and representatives from different countries.

The event is open to the public without prior registration, allowing media representatives to interview speakers.

]]> Brawl https://rroma.org/brawl-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brawl-5 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:10:03 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35303 MEP Afroditi Latinopoulou discussed a controversial incident at a kindergarten in Ano Liosia, where a principal was filmed yelling at children, leading to a parent’s attack on her.

Latinopoulou claimed the issue is longstanding and highlighted the challenges teachers face, while also criticizing the behavior of the Roma community, using derogatory terms.

The principal has filed charges against the child’s parents, and the father admitted to hitting the principal, acknowledging it was a mistake.

]]> Portugal and Roma https://rroma.org/portugal-and-roma-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=portugal-and-roma-5 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:37:55 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35287 Roma in Portugal face challenges, with communities present since the 15th century.

An exhibition in Barcelos features photographs that delve into the diverse aspects of Roma identities, highlighting their stories, cultures, and struggles for recognition in a marginalizing society.

Photographers Osvaldo Grilo and Natália Serrana aim to illustrate how various Roma communities navigate and assert their identities in a changing country.

]]> Burgenland Roma https://rroma.org/burgenland-roma-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=burgenland-roma-5 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:06:11 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35272 An article which discusses the omission of Roma in a column about the coexistence of ethnic groups in Burgenland, Austria, highlighting the presence of over 3,000 Roma individuals in the region.

It mentions Manuela Horvath, the first Roma city councilor in Austria, emphasizing her role in promoting inter-ethnic relations beyond Burgenland.

The author reflects on the lack of education about the Roma during their school years and acknowledges the need for recognizing and admitting mistakes in public discourse.

]]> Bulgaria Exhibition https://rroma.org/bulgaria-exhibition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulgaria-exhibition Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:05:26 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35269 The French Institute of Bulgaria is hosting the launch of the exhibition “Sillages” on October 8, 2026, which focuses on the history and presence of Romani communities in France, featuring discussions with experts Cécile Canut and Ognyan Isaev.

The exhibition, designed by the National Museum of Immigration History in Paris, aims to shed light on the often-overlooked contributions of these communities to French society and the stereotypes they face.

The event will include discussions in French and Bulgarian, with simultaneous interpretation, and will explore the narratives surrounding Romani communities and the impact of misinformation on their representation.

]]> Roma in Achaia https://rroma.org/roma-in-achaia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-in-achaia Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:58:19 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35243 The registered Roma population in Achaia exceeds 9,000, with the highest concentration in Western Achaia, particularly in the municipality of Western Achaia with 6,304 individuals. As usual, how do they know this? Who decides?

In Patras, approximately 2,500 Roma are spread across 17 areas, with significant numbers in the Southern and Central districts.

The demographic data indicates a high proportion of minors among the Roma population in Patras, highlighting the need for access to education and social services.

]]> French Chronicle … https://rroma.org/french-chronicle-377/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=french-chronicle-377 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:16:11 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35223 Nantes, in Western France is by now the largest focus of news about Roma in France. Politicians from the local majority are firmly condeming increasingly racist attackas against Roma in social media, which is to be praised. Two other artciles, one about relodging folowwing a fire, and one about animal maltreatance.

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