rroma.org https://rroma.org Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:25:46 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 French Chronicle … https://rroma.org/french-chronicle-381/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=french-chronicle-381 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:25:46 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35884 No notable news about Roma this week in France, apart from a fire in one camp in Western France. It just shows that when there are news, there is no need to bash on Roma…

]]> Roma Politics https://rroma.org/roma-politics-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-politics-4 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35881 Veljko Kajtazi, the Member of Parliament representing the Roma community and 11 other national minorities, stated on Saturday that he left the National Minorities Parliamentary Group because an agreement within the group—that he would be nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of the Croatian Parliament—was broken.

Following the retirement of Furia Radina, Armin Hodžić from the Bosniak, Albanian, Montenegrin, Macedonian, and Slovenian minorities was elected as the new vice-president, which Kajtazi argues was against their prior agreement.

He claims this constitutes discrimination against the Roma community, but adds that he will continue to support the government of Andrej Plenković.

]]> Brawl https://rroma.org/brawl-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brawl-6 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:24:12 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35878 New mass brawls and street fights occurred between two rival clans in the Roma neighborhood of Petrich, Bulgaria, resulting in injuries and police intervention. The police had to fire shots into the air to disperse the fighting crowd, and one person has been detained while others involved are being sought.

Tensions remain high in the area, with increased police presence and potential assistance from gendarmerie to ensure resident safety amid ongoing clan conflicts.

Bad …

]]> Porto Film Cycle https://rroma.org/porto-film-cycle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=porto-film-cycle Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:23:30 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35875 The University of Porto is hosting a special edition of the CIDAAD film cycle in November, focusing on Roma and Sinti with screenings every Friday at 6 PM.

The program includes documentaries and films that address themes such as historical memory, discrimination, identity, and cultural resistance, featuring works by Roma and Sinti filmmakers.

The cycle aims to provide a critical perspective on social and cultural issues often overlooked in public discourse, culminating in a special session at the Porto/Post/Doc festival.

]]> Vote Buying? https://rroma.org/vote-buying-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vote-buying-2 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:22:23 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35871 The article discusses the ongoing issue of vote-buying among Roma communities in Slovakia, particularly during elections, as highlighted by government commissioner Alexander Daško.

Daško accuses former Prime Minister Igor Matovič and others of promising financial incentives, such as 500 euros, to encourage Roma participation in elections, which they have not received.

A police operation named ‘Candidate’ has led to the arrest of individuals involved in electoral corruption related to the upcoming municipal elections in Martin.

This has more to do with the fact that Roma voted en masse for the opposition during last elections …

]]> Beggars https://rroma.org/beggars-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beggars-2 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:15:59 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35864 The Swiss Federal Court acquitted six Roma beggars fined by Geneva’s justice system for begging, stating that the fines violated the principle of proportionality as they lacked prior administrative measures. Geneva’s law prohibits begging near various establishments, but the court found that the penalties were imposed without any prior warnings or administrative actions.

The court emphasized that the definition of ‘immediate vicinity’ for prohibiting begging should only cover a few meters, and if beggars are more than 10 meters away from an entrance, they should not be penalized.

]]> Exhibition https://rroma.org/exhibition-18/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=exhibition-18 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:15:02 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35861 The exhibition season for the City Museum and City Wall Museum ends on November 8, after which both museums will close for their annual winter break.

The temporary exhibition “Swabian Sinti and Roma in the Past and Present” will close at the end of the season in 2026, highlighting the history and persecution of the Sinti and Roma minority in Germany.

A final guided tour will be offered on November 8 at 2:30 PM for a fee of 1.50 euros plus the entrance fee, with no prior registration required.

]]> Šutar Act https://rroma.org/sutar-act-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sutar-act-6 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:14:10 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35858 One year after Aleš Šutar’s death, mayors and social services report little improvement in safety and social conditions for the Roma community in southeastern Slovenia, despite the implementation of the ‘Šutar Act’.

The law, aimed at addressing social issues, has faced setbacks due to a constitutional court ruling that halted its enforcement, leading to a return to previous conditions.

While some Roma representatives claim safety has improved, they express concern over the negative impact of the law on the community’s welfare and emphasize that the actions of one individual should not reflect on the entire Roma population.

]]> Roma, School, and Romania https://rroma.org/roma-school-and-romania/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-school-and-romania Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:13:19 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35855 In Cluj County, there are 2,633 Roma students enrolled in schools, making up about 4.55% of the total student population, but only 159 have progressed to high school (9th grade). The distribution of Roma students shows 1,148 in primary education, 1,002 in secondary education, and 297 in early childhood education, with a noted increase in preschool groups.

Six classes teaching in Romani and four preschool groups operate in Cluj, with specific schools mentioned that cater to Roma students. That is probably one of the reason for the poor scores …

Written recommendations confirming Roma ethnicity for 8th-grade students applying for high school in 2027 must be issued and submitted by March 31, 2027, as per the Bucharest School Inspectorate’s guidelines. Recommendations can be issued online and must be submitted to the school by the legal representative of the student, with late submissions not being considered.

A series of deadlines and procedures are outlined for the admission process, including training sessions for teachers and information meetings for parents and students regarding special places for Roma candidates.

So, one has to prove on is Rom????

]]> Congress https://rroma.org/congress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=congress Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:12:32 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35852 The Union of Roma Party (P.U.R.) is holding its first congress on October 23, 2026, to elect its leadership and represent the interests of Romanian citizens of Roma ethnicity.

P.U.R. was established in June 2025 and aims to ensure that Roma citizens are represented by Roma themselves in political matters, rather than being subjects of public policies designed without their input.

The party operates within the constitutional framework of Romania and the values of the European Union, advocating for equal opportunities in education, employment, and health for the Roma community.

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