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

France News Western Europe

French Chronicle …

October 22, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

Not much this week in France on Roma. This is usual, if there are enough other news… In Toulouse, the 10^thedition of Rencont’roms in the Balcanika festival. In Marseilles, schoolchildren not being able to do sports as the sports hall is being squatted by Roma; in the same city, 4 squats were evicted. Near Paris, a large open air garbage dump on the site of a former Roma camp is being cleaned up. Of course, it was all left by the Roma who lived there. Finally, two Romanian Roma who were stealing scrap metal were condemned in Niort.

Rencont’roms nous : 10 ans déjà ! Médiathèque Empalot Toulouse, 14 novembre 2023, Toulouse. In: Unidivers. https://www.unidivers.fr/event/mediatheque-empalot-toulouse-2023-11-14t0600000100-2/
Sans gymnase depuis un an et demi à Marseille, les élèves de Massenet privés de sports. In: Ici France Bleu. 18.10.2023. https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/sans-gymnase-depuis-un-an-et-demi-a-marseille-les-eleves-de-massenet-sont-prives-de-sports-3100051
À la Madrague-Ville, quatre squats bientôt expulses. In: La Marseillaise. 19.10.2023. https://www.lamarseillaise.fr/societe/a-la-madrague-ville-quatre-squats-bientot-expulses-ML14686875
Nettoyage, dépollution : la gigantesque décharge d’Ermenonville dans l’Oise inquiète. In: Le Parisien. 15.10.2023. https://www.leparisien.fr/oise-60/nettoyage-depollution-la-gigantesque-decharge-dermenonville-dans-loise-inquiete-15-10-2023-YVP3PJNDWJD5TGLTHZWNRKGOC4.php
Ils volaient des métaux et du carburant dans deux déchetteries du Nord-Deux-Sèvres. In: La Nouvelle République. 20.10.2023. https://www.lanouvellerepublique.fr/deux-sevres/ils-volaient-des-metaux-et-du-carburant-dans-deux-dechetteries-du-nord-deux-sevres

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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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French Chronicle …

October 15, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

More news this week about Roma in the French press. First a conference that will take place next week about the Genocide of the Roma during the Holocaust, and its French specificities. This is quite uncommon. In Rezé, in Western France, an open reunion between the mayor, politicians and residents about a project for Roma resulted in insults and threats against politicians. Then, more of the usual news. Near Paris, a camp that was disbanded has turned in a huge open air garbage dump; in another commune around Paris, residents are complaining of the stench created by a Roma camp; in another one, Roma were forced to leave their camp all the while being threatened and insulted by local residents; in Grenoble, a camp was closed; and finally in Strasbourg, an article about row between two Romanian Roma families which ended tragically in an accident.

Génocide et persécutions des Roms et Sinti, le cas français en perspective. In: DNA> https://www.dna.fr/pour-sortir/loisirs/Rencontre-conference/Conferences/Alsace/Bas-rhin/Strasbourg/2023/10/17/Genocide-et-persecutions-des-roms-et-sinti-le-cas-francais-en-perspective
La réunion publique pour l’accueil de familles roms s’envenime, des élus de Rezé “menacés de mort”. In: France Bleu. 10.10.2023. https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/politique/la-reunion-publique-pour-l-accueil-de-familles-roms-s-envenime-des-elus-de-reze-menaces-de-mort-9037490
Les Roms partis, ce bidonville s’est transformé en décharge géante dans l’Oise. In: Actu Oise. 11.10.2023. https://actu.fr/hauts-de-france/ermenonville_60213/le-roms-partis-ce-bidonville-s-est-transforme-en-decharge-geante-dans-l-oise_60193435.html
« On ne peut plus ouvrir nos fenêtres » : à Gentilly, les WC du camp de Roms empestent dans tout le voisinage. In: Le Parisien. 11.10.2023. https://www.leparisien.fr/val-de-marne-94/on-ne-peut-plus-ouvrir-nos-fenetres-a-gentilly-les-wc-du-camp-de-roms-empestent-dans-tout-le-voisinage-11-10-2023-GEEM62LJL5HF3ERPHWWX7X2PEU.php
À Vémars, les familles Roms ont quitté le terrain près de l’A 1 sous les cris de haine des habitants. In: Le Parisien. 10.10.2023. https://www.leparisien.fr/val-d-oise-95/a-vemars-les-familles-roms-ont-quitte-le-terrain-pres-de-la-1-sous-les-cris-de-haine-des-habitants-10-10-2023-BELY5VBLRND4LDUAMDQNLQDIDQ.php
Grenoble : le bidonville installé sur le parking du Clos d’Or évacué. In: Place Grenet. 12.10.2023. https://www.placegrenet.fr/2023/10/12/grenoble-le-bidonville-installe-sur-le-parking-du-clos-dor-evacue/615586
Course-poursuite mortelle au Port-du-Rhin : la justice rom en coulisses. In: DNA: 12.10.2023. https://www.dna.fr/faits-divers-justice/2023/10/12/course-poursuite-mortelle-au-port-du-rhin-la-justice-rom-en-coulisses

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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

Austria News Western Europe

Austria and Travellers

October 12, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

The usual story that Travellers leave a mess in their camping sites. Here, near Linz.

Sinti & Roma vermüllen Durchreiseplatz schon wieder. In: MSN. 11.10.2023. https://www.msn.com/de-at/nachrichten/other/sinti-roma-vermüllen-durchreiseplatz-schon-wieder/ar-AA1i1Z0j

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Italy: Relocation

October 11, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

A camp of Sinti is being relocated in Val Polcevera, near Genova. Several political parties and members of the local council haves asked the mayor to reconsider the decision, as a relocation doesn’t solve any problems.

Spostamento del campo Sinti di Bolzaneto, Pd all’attacco: “Avviare percorso coi i cittadini, spostare non risolve i problemi”. In: Genova 24. 11.10.2023. https://www.genova24.it/2023/10/spostamento-del-campo-sinti-di-bolzaneto-pd-allattacco-avviare-percorso-coi-i-cittadini-spostare-non-risolve-i-problemi-359788/

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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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French Chronicle …

October 9, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

Not much this week either in France about Roma. Near Paris, Roma in a small camp are facing insults and threats; in Toulouse, another edition of Rencont’roms is planned for mid-November; and finally, an article on pickpockets in Nice, some of which are Romnja.

Insultes, intimidations, menaces : les Roms de nouveau pris à partie par des habitants près de Villeron. In: Le Parisien. 03.10.2023. https://www.leparisien.fr/val-d-oise-95/insultes-intimidations-menaces-les-roms-de-nouveau-pris-a-partie-par-des-habitants-pres-de-villeron-03-10-2023-2XPPGFRVIVHGXCZGI3XJC6Q5KI.php
Rencont’roms nous : 10 ans déjà ! Médiathèque Empalot Toulouse, 14 novembre 2023, Toulouse. In: Uni Divers. https://www.unidivers.fr/event/mediatheque-empalot-toulouse-2023-11-14t0600000100/
“Ce sont de pauvres gamines, mais elles font des ravages”: comment “travaillent” les petites mains des réseaux de pickpockets. In: Nice-Matin. 05.10.2023. https://www.nicematin.com/transports/-ce-sont-de-pauvres-gamines-mais-elles-font-des-ravages-comment-travaillent-les-petites-mains-des-reseaux-de-pickpockets-877054

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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

Austria News Western Europe

Travelling Roma and Austria

October 4, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

Seasonal news, indeed. A few articles in the Austrian Press about Roma camping near Linz. And these are not really flattering.

Sinti & Roma campen nicht mehr nur in Pichling. In: Krone. 04.10.2023. https://www.krone.at/3130090
Sinti & Roma campen nicht mehr nur in Pichling. In: Linz News. 04.10.2023. https://linz.news/2023/10/sinti-roma-campen-nicht-mehr-nur-in-pichling/

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French Chronicle …

October 1, 2023 Published by: Roma Foundation

A presentation by an artist, Tania Magy on Roma art but also on nomadism. Not so great for destroying stereotypes. The Olympic games in Paris are pushing Roma camps outside. Not the effect that was planed. Other news are more of the usual: fires in Roma camps near Paris which are fake news; a caravan exhibition against discrimination near Paris; anger with neighbours near Marseilles; and an unusual reflection that closing camps doesn’t solve the issue in Bordeaux.

À Paris (19ème), rencontre avec Tania Magy. In: UJFP. 26.09.2023. https://ujfp.org/evenements/a-paris-19eme-rencontre-avec-tania-maximoff/
Les chantiers des JO de Paris 2024 ont-ils poussé des familles roms vers le sud de l’Oise ? In: Le Parisien. 01.10.2023. https://www.leparisien.fr/oise-60/les-chantiers-des-jo-de-paris-2024-ont-ils-pousse-des-familles-roms-vers-le-sud-de-loise-01-10-2023-ECA3TXDKB5A5NDZRDZ7XSE4FQY.php
Incendies dans un camp de Roms dans l’Oise, la préfecture dénonce une fake news. In: Actu.fr. 25.09.2023. https://actu.fr/faits-divers/incendies-dans-un-camp-de-roms-dans-l-oise-la-prefecture-denonce-une-fake-news_60123886.html
Seine-Saint-Denis : une caravane pour lutter contre les discriminations. In: Actu Juridique. 27.09.2023. https://www.actu-juridique.fr/administratif/libertes-publiques-ddh/seine-saint-denis-une-caravane-pour-lutter-contre-les-discriminations/
Aux Chutes-Lavie, quartier de Marseille, les riverains se mobilisent pour plus de sécurité. In: FR3. 30.09.2023. https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/bouches-du-rhone/marseille/aux-chutes-lavie-quartier-de-marseille-les-riverains-se-mobilisent-pour-plus-de-securite-2848454.html
Bidonvilles à Bordeaux : « Tant qu’il n’y aura pas de réflexion globale, on ne fera que déplacer le problème » In: Sud Ouest. 29.09.2023. https://www.sudouest.fr/economie/social/bidonvilles-a-bordeaux-tant-qu-il-n-y-aura-pas-de-reflexion-globale-on-ne-fera-que-deplacer-le-probleme-16816030.php

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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