Greece – rroma.org https://rroma.org Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:14:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Greece – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Roma in Greece https://rroma.org/roma-in-greece-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-in-greece-3 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:21:04 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35104 A meeting was held between Thessaly’s regional governor, Dimitris Koureta, and representatives of the Roma community to discuss issues related to education, health, employment, and housing.

Key challenges faced by Roma communities in Thessaly were addressed, with a focus on school dropout rates, access to health services, and the need for targeted interventions.

The governor emphasized the importance of dialogue and collaboration with Roma representatives to develop specific proposals for funding and improve living conditions for Roma families in the region.

]]> Early Marriages https://rroma.org/early-marriages/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=early-marriages Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:51:37 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35075 Rena Dourou, head of SYRIZA-PS, labeled early marriages among Roma women as a form of gender-based violence during a presentation of a European project aimed at addressing this issue.

She emphasized the dual struggle for bodily autonomy and a dignified life faced by young Roma women, criticizing the societal acceptance of early marriages as a taboo that hinders their dreams.

Dourou highlighted the importance of local government in combating exclusion and mentioned the initiatives taken by the Attica region against anti-Roma sentiment, while honoring the late Deputy Regional Governor for his contributions to Roma solidarity.

]]> Settlement https://rroma.org/settlement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=settlement Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:18:33 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35032 The article discusses the plight of 25 Roma families in Riganokampos whose makeshift homes collapsed due to recent heavy rains, prompting local organizations to assess the damage and call for assistance.

The local municipality’s response has been criticized as inadequate, with calls for more permanent solutions, such as providing small prefabricated containers for the families.

The article also touches on political discourse, highlighting a miscommunication regarding unemployment benefits and criticizing the hypocrisy in media coverage of a basketball federation president’s selective press conference.

]]> Greece and Roma https://rroma.org/greece-and-roma-15/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greece-and-roma-15 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:16:00 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34937 On September 15, mayors from the municipalities of Thermi and Thermaikos met with Michael O’Flaherty, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, to discuss the living conditions of Roma communities in the area.

The mayors expressed concerns about the dire conditions in the Roma settlement in Tsairia, including lack of electricity and water, and highlighted issues of crime and inadequate policing.

O’Flaherty emphasized the importance of social services in supporting the Roma and called for collaboration with local authorities to improve their living conditions and ensure children’s education.

O’Flaherty highlighted the ongoing human rights violations faced by Roma, including lack of access to healthcare and educational segregation, and called for Europe to wake up to these issues.

The exhibition, showcasing the lives and rights of Roma and Travellers, will be held in Thessaloniki until September 18, 2026, featuring works by photographers George Moutafis and Candice Imbert.

]]> Greece and Roma https://rroma.org/greece-and-roma-14/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greece-and-roma-14 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:03:35 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34901 During a concert in Thessaloniki, singer Antonis Remos humorously referenced politician Afroditi Latinopoulou in relation to the Gipsy Kings’ performance, linking it to her public dispute with Roma singer Vasilis Paiteris over her use of the term “gypsies” (she used the Greek derogatory giftoi).

Remos suggested that Latinopoulou would be the ideal political figure to attend the concert, eliciting laughter from the audience.

In response, Latinopoulou posted a video on Instagram stating she chose not to attend the concert in protest of the band’s name, expressing she would have attended if it were called “Roma Kings.”

]]> Greece: Motion https://rroma.org/greece-motion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greece-motion Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:15:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34851 Four members of the New Left party in Greece raised concerns in Parliament about alleged racist targeting of Roma by the Greek police during the “ENTOΣ” operation, particularly regarding the attempted eviction of a Roma community in Thessaloniki.

The European Commissioner for Human Rights has intervened, highlighting police practices that involve heavily armed forces in areas associated with Roma, raising issues of ethnic targeting and police violence.

The MPs are demanding detailed reports from the government on the number of police checks, arrests, and legal proceedings involving the Roma community, questioning the justification for the extensive police actions given the relatively small number of arrests compared to the population.

]]> Thessaly and Roma https://rroma.org/thessaly-and-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thessaly-and-roma Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:24:53 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34762 The Meeting of the Roma Federation of Thessaly with the Deputy Regional Governor Andriana Komitsa focused on initiatives by the Thessaly Region to support vulnerable social groups, particularly the Roma community, addressing issues like education, health, and employment.

Emphasis was placed on targeted interventions tailored to local Roma community needs, combating social exclusion, and improving access to services.

The discussion included the importance of ongoing communication and collaboration between the Thessaly Region and the Roma Federation to enhance the living conditions of Roma families.

]]> Thessaloniki Exhibition https://rroma.org/thessaloniki-exhibition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thessaloniki-exhibition Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:03:03 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34715 ThePressProject and the Islahane Cultural Center in Thessaloniki will host a photography exhibition titled “The 12 Million We Ignore” from September 14-18, focusing on the lives and rights of Roma and Travellers in Europe.

The exhibition will feature photographs and testimonies collected over a year, highlighting issues such as forced sterilizations, segregation in schools, and institutional neglect faced by these communities.

The opening on September 15 will include discussions with Roma community members and a performance by a youth percussion band, aiming to raise awareness and promote equality.

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