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Oregon and Roma
An article / radio on the presence of Roma in Oregon since the 1890’s
– As It Was: Roma, Also Known as Gypsies, Reach Oregon in 1890s. In: Jefferson Public Radio. 18.02.2019. https://www.ijpr.org/post/it-was-roma-also-known-gypsies-reach-oregon-1890s#stream/0
Ukraine and Work
Discussions are ongoing in Ukraine between NGOs and authorities on the issue of Roma work integration, especially in the Transcarpathian region.
– Закарпатський обласний центр зайнятості переймається проблемами працевлаштування ромів (ФОТО). In: Pershij. 13.02.2019. https://pershij.com.ua/zakarpatskyi-oblasnyi-tsentr-zainiatosti-pereimaietsia-problemamy-pratsevlashtuvannia-romiv-foto/
50 Years
Pastora Pavon Cruz, better known as “la Niña de los Peines” died 50 years ago.
– En 2019 se cumplen 50 años sin la Niña de los Peines. In: AI on Sur. 17.02.2019. https://aionsur.com/en-2019-se-cumplen-50-anos-sin-la-nina-de-los-peines/
Spain – A Discussion
An editorial on the issue of homosexuality among the Roma community. This is a discussion topic in many regions, and not an easy topic.
– La libertad de las gitanas. In: El Confidencial. 17.02.2019. https://blogs.elconfidencial.com/espana/matacan/2019-02-17/libertad-gitanas-carmen-y-lola_1830206/
Not Surprised …
A Czech court stopped the prosecution of a man accused of threatening a well-known Roma singer on social medias.
– Czech court conditionally suspends prosecution of man who threatened to kill Romani celebrity. In: Romea. 15.02.2019. http://www.romea.cz/en/news/czech/czech-court-conditionally-suspends-prosecution-of-man-who-threatened-to-kill-romani-celebrity
Slovakia: Kotleba
Marian Kotleba, the Slovak leader of the ultra nationalist party “Our Slovakia”, also known for his racist statements against Roma, is a candidate to the Slovak presidential elections.
– Marian Kotleba, le néonazi qui se rêvait président slovaque. In: Le Soir. 14.02.2019. https://plus.lesoir.be/206739/article/2019-02-14/marian-kotleba-le-neonazi-qui-se-revait-president-slovaque
Hungary: New Party
A new political party “Mi Hazank” – Our Country was founded recently in Hungary. It is the result of a split of the Jobbik nationalist party, and is even more rabid against Roma, speaking of “Gypsy criminality”.
– On reparle de « criminalité tsigane » en Hongrie. In: Le Courrier d’Europe Centrale. 15.02.2019. https://courrierdeuropecentrale.fr/on-reparle-de-criminalite-tsigane-en-hongrie/
French Chronicle …
Almost no news this week in France on Roma. Most notable case, the story of the “Gypsy Boxer”, one of the yellow vests protesters who was caught beating up a policeman, who went from “Gitan” as a nickname on the ring to a Rom in the press…
Other than that, protests in Savoy against a planned camp; families who were expulsed recently in Grenoble still have not been given housing; and a insertion village in the North was closed.
– “Les mots d’un boxeur gitan” : petite histoire du mépris de classe par la langue. In: France Culture. 14.02.2019. https://www.franceculture.fr/societe/les-mots-dun-boxeur-gitan-petite-histoire-du-mepris-de-classe-par-la-langue
– Camp de Roms à Juvigny : « Ce sera une base de vie et pas un bidonville ! » In: Le Dauphiné. 12.02.2019. https://www.ledauphine.com/haute-savoie/2019/02/12/camp-de-roms-a-juvigny-(pres-d-annemasse)-ce-sera-une-base-de-vie-et-pas-un-bidonville
– PRÈS DE QUINZE JOURS APRÈS LEUR EXPULSION, LES FAMILLES ROMS DU 130 COURS BERRIAT TOUJOURS SANS LOGEMENTS STABLES. In: Place Grenet. 12.02.2019. https://www.placegrenet.fr/2019/02/12/roms-cours-berriat-sans-logements/229327
– Faches-Thumesnil Le village d’insertion a disparu du paysage. In: La Voix du Nord. 16.02.2019. http://www.lavoixdunord.fr/538615/article/2019-02-16/le-village-d-insertion-disparu-du-paysage
EU Parliament and Integration
Several articles appeared in the Slovak press on the call by the EU parliament to have more effective integration policies for Roma, and for furthering their education.
– Europoslanci vyzvali krajiny EÚ na efektívnejšiu integráciu Rómov. In: SME Svet. 12.02.2019. https://svet.sme.sk/c/22051733/europarlament-integracia-romov-v-eu-musi-byt-aktivnejsia.html
– Europoslanci žiadajú EÚ, aby sa aktívnejšie venovali integrácii Rómov. In: Teraz. 12.02.2019. https://www.teraz.sk/spravy/europoslanci-ziadaju-eu-aby-sa-akti/378101-clanok.html
– Europarlament vyzýva štáty, aby robili viac pre integráciu Rómov. In: SME Domov. 12.02.2019. https://domov.sme.sk/c/22051616/europarlament-vyzyva-staty-aby-robili-viac-pre-integraciu-romov.html
– Europoslanci žiadajú krajiny EÚ, aby sa aktívnejšie venovali integrácii Rómov. In: Hlavne Dennik. 12.02.2019. https://www.hlavnydennik.sk/2019/02/12/europoslanci-ziadaju-krajiny-eu-aby-sa-aktivnejsie-venovali-integracii-romov/
Slovakia and Work
A discussion under the auspices of a Slovak Association on the inequalities and discrimination faced by Roma when looking for work. According to the association, Roma are much less likely to get a job even with the same qualifications.
– Na trhu práce stále pretrváva diskriminácia na úkor Rómov. In: SME Domov. 14.02.2019. https://domov.sme.sk/c/22053162/na-trhu-prace-stale-pretrvava-diskriminacia-na-ukor-romov.html
– Firmy sa zhodli: Rómov sa oplatí zamestnať. In: HN Slovensko. 15.02.2019. https://slovensko.hnonline.sk/1891483-firmy-sa-zhodli-romov-sa-oplati-zamestnat
– Rómov firmy nechcú. Dokážu byť pritom lojálni a pracovať roky v jednej spoločnosti. In: Trend. 14.02.2019. https://www.etrend.sk/ekonomika/romov-firmy-nechcu-dokazu-byt-pritom-loajalni-a-pacovat-roky-v-jednej-spolocnosti.html
Women Conference
Announcement for the Romani woman conference March 25-27.
– 7th International Roma Women’s Conference: SAVE THE DATE! In: Council of Europe. https://www.coe.int/en/web/roma-and-travellers/-/open-call-for-the-7th-roma-women-conference
A School in Hungary
A long article about a school project in North Eastern Hungary. Worthwhile project and read.
– Eine Schule für Europas Unberührbare. Die Zeit. 06.02.2019. https://www.zeit.de/2019/07/bildung-ungarn-schule-ghetto-roma-jugendliche
Trial
Roma organisations are organising a show trial of Matteo Salvini for racism. The Italian deputy prime minister will be put on trial on the Piazza Esquilino on Feb. 20 from 16 to 18:00.
– I rom processano Salvini. A Roma la condanna: “Il razzismo è un reato”. In: Affari Italiani. 12.02.2019. http://www.affaritaliani.it/roma/i-rom-processano-salvini-a-roma-la-condanna-il-razzismo-un-reato-587438.html?refresh_ce
– Processiamo Matteo Salvini, il razzismo è reato: manifestazione a Roma. In: Agora Vox. 12.02.2019. https://www.agoravox.it/Processiamo-Matteo-Salvini-il.html
Roma in Northern Ireland
A prominent Rom was arrested in Belfast on the back of the story of abuses in the attribution of social help in Northern Ireland.
– Nicolae Nicola: Prominent member of Roma community arrested. In: BBC News. 13.02.2019. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-47218841
EU and Roma
The rights of Roma are constantly being violated in the EU according to a EU parliament resolution.
– EP: Roma Rights Are Constantly Violated in the EU. In: Novinite. 13.02.2019. https://www.novinite.com/articles/195149/EP%3A+Roma+Rights+Are+Constantly+Violated+in+the+EU
UK, Racism, and Roma
The story of a young Romni in School in the UK.
– “We the youth must never give up the fight for Roma equality”. In: The Travellers’ Times. 07.02.2019. https://www.travellerstimes.org.uk/ytt/news/2018/02/we-youth-must-never-give-fight-roma-equality?fbclid=IwAR3Ws_-zv41P3ms9WQ0SkHBP7rQ0qhOUJ-EeB38RWSWU1MIZdf8vqIyORwU
Bulgaria: Evictions
An article on the policies of forced evictions of Roma and of collective punishment in Bulgaria.
Bad.
– Forced Evictions, Discrimination Continue to Afflict Bulgaria’s Roma. In: Voice of America. 13.02.2019. https://www.voanews.com/a/forced-evictions-discrimination-continue-to-afflict-bulgaria-s-roma-minority/4784655.html
– Forced evictions, discrimination continue to afflict Bulgaria’s Roma minority. In: Reuters. 10.02.2019. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bulgaria-roma-housing-feature/forced-evictions-discrimination-continue-to-afflict-bulgarias-roma-minority-idUSKCN1Q202O
More on Danko
Roma signed a petition and protested against the Slovak politician for his derogatory remarks against a fellow MP and for the use of Roma as a political tool.
– Roma personalities condemn Danko’s racist comment. In: The Slovak Spectator. 05.02.2019. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/22046474/roma-personalities-condemn-dankos-racist-comment.html
UK Media and Roma
An editorial on how the UK TV presents Roma and Travellers.
– Patronising and totally false: my despair at TV about Gypsies. In: The Guardian. 11.02.2019. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/feb/11/patronising-and-totally-false-my-despair-at-tv-about-gypsies-a-very-british-history-bbc
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