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Roma and Antisemitism

November 10, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

The Central Council of German Sinti and Roma issued a statement saying that they are deeply concerned by the increase of antisemitism and crimes and attacks against Jews in Germany.

They are right.

Pressemitteilung: Der Zentralrat Deutscher Sinti und Roma zeigt sich zutiefst beunruhigt über die Zunahme antisemitischer Straftaten und Übergriffe in Deutschland. In: Presseportal.de. 09.11.2023. https://www.presseportal.de/pm/128332/5645415
Roma zeigt sich zutiefst beunruhigt über die Zunahme antisemitischer Straftaten und Übergriffe in Deutschland. In: Life PR. 09.11.2023. https://www.lifepr.de/inaktiv/zentralrat-deutscher-sinti-und-roma/der-zentralrat-deutscher-sinti-und-roma-zeigt-sich-zutiefst-beunruhigt-ueber-die-zunahme-antisemitischer-straftaten-und-uebergriffe-in-deutschland/boxid/966862

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Sinti in Germany

November 1, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

Romani Rose commented in detail about the conflict between the Heidelberg-based Central Council of German Sinti and Roma and the federal association founded two years ago. The dispute led to the planned state treaty and the financing of the conversion and new construction of the Documentation Centre for German Sinti and Roma being put on hold. Romani Rose calls on the federal government to face up to its responsibilities and support the Central Council’s commitment rather than blocking it.

Romani Rose zum Streit zwischen den Sinti-Dachverbänden. In: SWR Aktuell. 31.10.2023. https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/mannheim/romani-rose-zum-streit-zwischen-den-sinti-dachverbaenden-100.html
Streit der Sinti und Roma-Verbände: Romani Rose kritisiert Politik. In: SWR Aktuell. 31.10.2023. https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/baden-wuerttemberg/mannheim/streit-zwischen-sinti-und-roma-dachverbaenden-100.html

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Integration in Berlin

November 1, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

In 2011, the former so-called “Rat House of Neukölln” was bought by a Catholic housing company. Since then, Roma and non-Roma have been living there together at reasonable rents. The housing project is considered a successful model of integration.

Gelungene Integration. In: Deutschlandfunk. 31.10.2023. https://www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/vom-rattenhaus-zum-vorzeigeprojekt-roma-integration-in-berlin-neukoelln-dlf-kultur-96b53122-100.html

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Germany and Racism

October 23, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

In Germany, the number of reported crimes and discrimination against Sinti and Roma is increasing. The German federal government’s antigypsy commissioner complains about everyday racism that cuts across all areas of society. An interview with Mehmet Daimagüler about causes and solutions.

Antiziganismus-Beauftragter: “Täglicher Rassismus gegen Sinti und Roma”. In: Web.de. 23.10.2023. https://web.de/magazine/politik/antiziganismus-beauftragter-taeglicher-rassismus-sinti-roma-38781626

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Germany and a Murder

October 23, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

In 1972, the small village of Niederthann in the Pfaffenhofen district became the scene of a crime: four shots were fired, a young, pregnant Romni lost her life, and another was seriously injured. The historian and author Hans Woller has reconstructed the criminal case and will read from his new book “Hunting Scenes from Niederthann” on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Ingolstadt city library. A lesson about racism.”

Historiker Hans Woller liest aus „Jagdszenen aus Niederthann“. In: Donau Kurier. 22.10.2023. https://www.donaukurier.de/lokales/ingolstadt/historiker-hans-woller-liest-aus-jagdszenen-aus-niederthann-14619363

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Our People

October 21, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

An exhibition in the Ingolstadt City Museum from Sunday, October 22nd deals with the persecution of the Sinti and Roma from the Ingolstadt region before, during and after National Socialism. The so-called “second persecution” after 1945 is also discussed: the long road to recognition of the genocide, the fight for compensation and against the police “special registration”.

Ausstellungsbeginn „Unsere Menschen“. In: Stadt Ingolstadt. 21.10.2023. https://www.ingolstadt.de/index.php?object=tx,2789.5&ModID=7&FID=2789.21962.1&NavID=2789.411

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Daniel Libeskind

October 19, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

The architect Daniel Libeskind was awarded the European Sinti and Roma Civil Rights Prize.

Architekt Daniel Libeskind mit dem Europäischen Bürgerrechtspreis der Sinti und Roma ausgezeichnet. In: Presseportal. 18.10.2023. https://www.presseportal.de/pm/128332/5629279
Libeskind: Hass darf die Demokratie nicht untergraben. In; RTL. 18.10.2023. https://www.rtl.de/cms/libeskind-hass-darf-die-demokratie-nicht-untergraben-fb9a237a-f270-5624-8b3d-9320231fd6ed.html
Bürgerrechtspreis der Sinti und Roma für Architekt Libeskind. In: WDR. 18.10.2023. https://www1.wdr.de/kultur/kulturnachrichten/preis-buergerrechte-sinti-roma-100.html
Hass darf die Demokratie nicht untergraben. In: Berliner Zeitung. 18.10.2023. https://www.morgenpost.de/berlin/article239832793/Libeskind-Hass-darf-die-Demokratie-nicht-untergraben.html

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Berlin, the S-Bahn, and the Memorial for Roma Victims

October 16, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

There is still opposition to the current plans for the new S-Bahn in Berlin which passes very near to the memorial for the Roma victims of the Nazis as well as to other prominent landmarks.

Promi-Aufstand gegen Bahnbaustelle in Berlin. In: Berliner Zeitung. 15.10.2023. https://www.bz-berlin.de/berlin/mitte/promi-aufstand-gegen-bahnbaustelle

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German Railways and Roma

October 13, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

The head of the German Railways visited the Sinti and Roma Documentation centre. He stated there is no place in the railways for antitziganism.

Bahn duldet im Unternehmen keinen Antiziganismus. In: RNZ. 13.10.2023. https://www.rnz.de/politik/suedwest_artikel,-Besuch-bei-Sinti-und-Roma-in-Heidelberg-Bahn-duldet-im-Unternehmen-keinen-Antiziganismus-_arid,1207472.html

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Hannover and Roma

October 10, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

Another article with details on how the city of Hannover systematically discriminated against Roma.

Hannover vertrieb Roma.In: ND. 09.10.2023. https://www.nd-aktuell.de/artikel/1176874.studie-zu-antiziganismus-hannover-vertrieb-roma.html

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Germany: Hannover Discrimination

October 7, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

Criminal charges were filed against the city of Hannover for discrimination against Sinti and Roma.

Stadt Hannover bekommt Strafanzeige wegen Diskriminierung von Sinti und Roma. In: HAZ. 07.10.2023. https://www.haz.de/lokales/hannover/strafanzeige-gegen-stadt-hannover-wegen-diskriminierung-von-sinti-und-roma-3TQAUVEBDNCSLK6KZSSWK6TN74.html

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Germany and the Sinti Romanes

October 6, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

The Romanes of the Sinti is closely interwoven with the Koblenz subculture. As kickboxing world champion, Marlon Reinhardt often lets his fists do the talking. But the 32-year-old is also intensively involved in the Sinti community.

„Latscho Diewes“ mit Marlon Reinhardt: Wie die Sprache der Sinti Koblenz prägt. In: Rhein Zeitung. 06.10.2023. https://www.rhein-zeitung.de/region/rheinland-pfalz/podcast_artikel,-latscho-diewes-mit-marlon-reinhardt-wie-die-sprache-der-sinti-koblenz-praegt-_arid,2582696.html

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Hannover and Racism

October 5, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

The City of Hannover has admitted that they discriminated against Roma for years.

Stadt Hannover räumt “antiziganistische Handlungsmuster” ein. In; NDR. 04.10.2023. https://www.ndr.de/fernsehen/sendungen/hallo_niedersachsen/Stadt-Hannover-raeumt-antiziganistische-Handlungsmuster-ein,hallonds83106.html
Stadt Hannover räumt Diskriminierung von Sinti und Roma ein. In; MiGazin. 04.10.2023.https://www.migazin.de/2023/10/04/stadt-hannover-diskriminierung-sinti-roma/
Stadt Hannover räumt Diskriminierung von Sinti und Roma ein. In: FAZ. 04.10.2023. https://www.faz.net/agenturmeldungen/dpa/stadt-hannover-raeumt-diskriminierung-von-sinti-und-roma-ein-19219454.html
Stadt Hannover räumt Diskriminierung von Sinti und Roma ein. In: Stern. 04.10.2023. https://www.stern.de/gesellschaft/regional/niedersachsen-bremen/studie–stadt-hannover-raeumt-diskriminierung-von-sinti-und-roma-ein-33883382.html

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Germany, Roma, and Discrimination

October 4, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

Several articles about the constant discrimination faced by Roma in Germany. Be it searching for job or as refugees, the picture is not flattering for Germany.

Diskriminierung von Roma: Jeder Einzelne von uns hat Verantwortung. In: Neue Presse. 04.10.2023. https://www.neuepresse.de/lokales/hannover/diskriminierung-von-roma-jeder-einzelne-von-uns-hat-verantwortung-O52QT5GNZRC4VLV7IEJAD4WPX4.html
„Sinti und Roma sind die am stärksten diskriminierte Minderheit in Europa“. In: HAZ. 04.10.2023. https://www.haz.de/lokales/hannover/studie-sinti-und-roma-sind-die-am-staerksten-diskriminierte-minderheit-7F2AN7MM6VE6XEK3DE4CUVZGXE.html
„Da ist Hopfen und Malz verloren“: Wie Mitarbeiter im Jobcenter über Roma denken. InL HAZ. 04.10.2023. https://www.haz.de/lokales/hannover/hannover-studie-rassismus-gegen-roma-mit-system-im-jobcenter-6E3KE4WH45GOJM2WZFZVCVQR2I.html
Roma gezielt menschenunwürdig untergebracht. In: N-TV. 04.10.2023. https://www.n-tv.de/politik/Roma-gezielt-menschenunwuerdig-untergebracht-article24439365.html

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Germany and Tolerance

September 29, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

The Roma activist Gianni Jovanovic states it clearly: Cologne is not really a tolerant city.

„Ich habe Köln nicht als tolerante Stadt erlebt“. In: KSTA. 28.09.2023. https://www.ksta.de/kultur-medien/schwuler-roma-aktivist-gianni-jovanovic-ich-habe-koeln-nicht-als-tolerante-stadt-erlebt-654937

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Racism against Roma in Art, Culture, and Media

September 27, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

A review of the inherent racism against Roma in society.

Antiziganismus in Kunst, Kultur und Medien. In: RDL. 12.09.2023. https://rdl.de/beitrag/antiziganimus

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Exhibition in Railway Stations

September 26, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

Another article on the exhibition on anti-Roma racism in several German Railway stations.

AM HAUPTBAHNHOF: BERÜHRENDE SCHAU ÜBER DAS SCHICKSAL DER SINTI UND ROMA. In: Tag24. 26.09.2023. https://www.tag24.de/dresden/dresden-veranstaltungen/am-hauptbahnhof-beruehrende-schau-ueber-das-schicksal-der-sinti-und-roma-2964380

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Germany and Roma

September 25, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

For tolerance and respect: Deutsche Bahn presents the first exhibition against antigypsyism in the Railways stations of Dresden, Wiesbaden, and Nuremberg.

Für Toleranz und Respekt: Deutsche Bahn präsentiert erstmals Ausstellung gegen Antiziganismus. In: Deutsche Bahn. 25.09.2023. https://www.deutschebahn.com/de/presse/pressestart_zentrales_uebersicht/Fuer-Toleranz-und-Respekt-Deutsche-Bahn-praesentiert-erstmals-Ausstellung-gegen-Antiziganismus-11863636

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Trollman and Remembrance

September 22, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

Almost five years ago, the Dresden city council decided to create a monument to the Sinti boxing legend Johann Wilhelm Trollmann so that it would receive more attention. He was killed by the Nazis.

To this date ,nothing has happened.

Surprised?

Zoff um Denkmal für deutschen Boxmeister und Nazi-Opfer in Dresden. In: Saechissche. 22.09.2023. https://www.saechsische.de/dresden/sport/zoff-um-denkmal-fuer-deutschen-boxmeister-und-nazi-opfer-in-dresden-5910984.html

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Germany and “Traditions”

September 22, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

Well, another old German crooner sings songs that at best can be described as out of fashion, and at worst, borderline racist. In this case, one example is the song “Lustig ist das Zigeunerleben” [Gypsy life is funny].

Heino provoziert, füllt aber das Festzelt nicht. In: FAZ. 21.09.2023. https://www.faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/frankfurt/heino-provoziert-beim-frankfurter-oktoberfest-mit-umstrittenen-partysongs-19190899.html
Nächste Heino-Provokation bei Auftritt in Frankfurt. In: Frankfurter Neue Presse. 22.09.2023. https://www.fnp.de/frankfurt/naechste-heino-provokation-bei-auftritt-in-frankfurt-zr-92535397.html