Seems that racism against Roma is difficult to eradicate. Latest case, a Czech Journalist who shouted abuse at a Romano Journalist was forced to apologise but still claims that “Cikan”, the Czech equivalent of “Gypsy” is not derogatory.

There is still work to do.

• Martin Selichar, who shouted racist abuse at a Romani journalist, apologizes, says he doesn’t consider the word “gypsy” to be derogatory. In: Romea. 21.11.2022. https://romea.cz/en/czech-republic/martin-selichar-who-shouted-racist-abuse-at-a-romani-journalist-apologizes-says-he-doesnt-consider-the-word-gypsy-to-be-derogatory

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