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Relocation – continued

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Relocation – continued

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.

Ungarn News Osteuropa

Hungary and Roma

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Hungary and Roma

In her Facebook post, Minister of Education and Children’s Affairs, Lannert Judit, urged greater involvement of Roma communities, long-term cooperation and broader social dialogue.

The Minister announced in her post that the Roma Cultural Forum will be established at the initiative of the Social Policy Coordination led by Kriszta Bódis. The initiative aims to ensure that the experiences of Roma professionals, cultural actors and researchers are directly reflected in the preparation of policy decisions.

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Łódź

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Łódź

A memorial ceremony was held at the Romani Forge in Łódź to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Romani and Sinti Genocide during the Holocaust, recalling the tragic fate of over 5,000 Romani and Sinti prisoners held in a Nazi camp in 1941.

The event highlighted the importance of remembering the extermination of Romani people during WWII, and the ongoing need for education and awareness to prevent such atrocities from happening again.

Local officials emphasized the horrific conditions in the Litzmannstadt Ghetto and the subsequent deportation and murder of survivors in extermination camps, urging reflection on the lessons learned from this dark chapter in history.

Moldawien News Osteuropa

Moldova Commemoration

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Moldova Commemoration

A memorial plaque was inaugurated on August 3rd at the Visterniceni train station in Chișinău to commemorate the Roma deported during World War II, coinciding with the European Day of Commemoration of the Roma Holocaust.

Vasile Drangoi shared his family’s tragic story of deportation, highlighting the suffering and loss experienced by the Roma community during this period.

The Moldovan authorities are working on a national plan to promote awareness of the Roma Holocaust, including addressing anti-Roma sentiment in educational programs.

Koratien News Osteuropa

Uštica

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Uštica

The International Day of Remembrance of Romani Victims of Genocide, Samudaripen, was commemorated at the Romani memorial cemetery in Uštica, Croatia, emphasizing the importance of remembering the suffering of Roma during World War II as part of European collective memory.

The commemoration included the opening of the ‘Amare, amale’ Peace and Friendship Park, dedicated to those who helped persecuted Roma, and highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Roma in education, employment, and public services.

Officials stressed that remembrance must extend beyond annual commemorations to include education and the fight against discrimination, warning that indifference can lead to tragedy, and that the memory of Samudaripen is a shared responsibility of Croatian and European history.

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