Uncategorized – rroma.org https://rroma.org Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:08:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Uncategorized – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Relocation – continued https://rroma.org/relocation-continued-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=relocation-continued-2 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:08:32 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34026 The Slovak government is overseeing the relocation of two Roma families from Košice to Hungary, with plans to evaluate the situation and issue a statement after visiting the families.

Local officials, including the mayor of Košice, deny claims of organized relocation, asserting that the families moved voluntarily and purchased properties independently.

Concerns have arisen in Hungary regarding the arrival of these families, leading to local councils considering regulations to protect community identity and prevent unwanted relocations.

]]> Greece and Settlements https://rroma.org/greece-and-settlements/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greece-and-settlements Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:05:58 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33653 Two articles in the Greek press on Roma settlements. The first one, descriubes the living conditions of the Roma community in Heraklion which are dire, with as rodents, harmful insects, and inadequate sanitation being reported by residents.

The president of the Roma Association “Elpida” will address these concerns at the upcoming municipal council meeting, advocating for a clean and safe environment for families.

The second one states that the European Court of Human Rights is reviewing a case involving the threatened eviction of Roma community members in Thessaloniki, Greece, without alternative housing provisions.

The case highlights broader issues of housing, forced evictions, and discrimination against Roma communities, emphasizing the need for adequate housing solutions.

The Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, argues that the eviction threat violates the right to respect for private and family life, and the case could set a precedent for protecting vulnerable communities from forced evictions.

]]> Switzerland and Jenische and Sinti https://rroma.org/switzerland-and-jenische-and-sinti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=switzerland-and-jenische-and-sinti Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:53:59 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33093 The Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs plans to establish an independent commission to investigate injustices against the Yenish and Sinti communities.

This decision follows calls from scholars and representatives of the affected communities for a thorough investigation into historical injustices.

Critics have expressed concerns over limited access to archival files and the need for a comprehensive inquiry into the persecution faced by these minorities.

]]> French Chronicle … https://rroma.org/french-chronicle-360/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=french-chronicle-360 Sun, 10 May 2026 15:12:42 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32528 Many articles this week about a very young mayor (23 years old) in Western France who is trying to get rid of a Roma camp on the coimmune, an conflict that boiled over with pro-Roma militiants  and with opposistion politicians.

Other than that, near Paris, a new camp on private grounds, and also near Paris, the police is accused of violence against Roma after on policeman shot a young dog in the head during a perquisition in the camp.

]]> Lolita Cercel https://rroma.org/lolita-cercel-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lolita-cercel-2 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:52:34 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=32325 A very good review of what the AI videos of a Romni singer, “Lolit Cercel” actually mean.

]]> Court Ruling https://rroma.org/court-ruling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=court-ruling Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:58:31 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=31509 The European Court of Human right has ruled in favour of a Roma couple who were tortured by the Serbian police after having declared their car stolen.

]]> Slovenia: Criminality https://rroma.org/slovenia-criminality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovenia-criminality Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:47:56 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=29600 Another case of an attack by Roma on non-Roma in Slovenia. That these occur is bad, but that the press simply expands this to a “Roma behaviour” is bad and dangerous.

]]> Fire on a Beach https://rroma.org/fire-on-a-beach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fire-on-a-beach Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:27:31 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=29150 A fire on a beach in Otmanli near Burgas, Bulgaria, is being blamed on the nearby Roma settlement, as according to the paper, Roma often use barbecue. They then add that one doesn’t yet know the exact cause …

]]> Chrissy Teigen https://rroma.org/chrissy-teigen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chrissy-teigen Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:52:58 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=26920 In an episode of “Finding your Roots”, Chrissy Teigen found out she is of Roma origins.

]]> Baxtalo Nevo Berš https://rroma.org/baxtalo-nevo-bers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=baxtalo-nevo-bers Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:42:44 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=26598