rroma.org https://rroma.org Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:50:09 +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 Slovenia and Roma https://rroma.org/slovenia-and-roma-62/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovenia-and-roma-62 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:50:09 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34248 The Novo mesto Society for the Development of Voluntary Work organized a day trip for young Roma from Brezje and Jedinščica to the Prekmurje Roma community, where they visited various cultural and educational sites.

The trip aimed to enhance the young Roma’s understanding of their culture and language, as well as to expose them to successful practices in the region, fostering their educational and employment aspirations.

Participants expressed their excitement about the experience, highlighting the importance of such opportunities for personal growth and community connection.

]]> Threats https://rroma.org/threats-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=threats-3 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:49:06 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34245 Davorin Klobučar, a prominent sports and tourism figure, has faced escalating threats, including physical violence and death threats, following a public discussion on the legality of a Roma settlement in Gusto Laz.

Klobučar reported an incident on August 3, where he was verbally threatened by a group of Roma while he was cleaning a swimming area, leading him to seek police protection.

He expressed concerns about the safety of Brod na Kupi, urging authorities to take action against the rising violence and threats, which he believes undermine democracy and public safety.

]]> Fire and Relocation https://rroma.org/fire-and-relocation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fire-and-relocation Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:47:03 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34242 On the night of Wednesday to Thursday, there was a fire in the settlement of Lubina in the Nad jazerom district of Košice, Slovakia. This is the settlement out of which some families moved to Hungary.

The Lubina settlement has been in the news in both Slovak and Hungarian media in recent weeks. The whole case began to develop in mid-July, when the demolition of the illegal Lubina settlement began in the city district, where about 200 Roma live without water and electricity.

According to the article, the fire could have been caused by arson.

]]> Slovakia and Roma https://rroma.org/slovakia-and-roma-31/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovakia-and-roma-31 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:42:08 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34235 The article discusses the ongoing challenges faced by Roma communities in Slovakia, emphasizing the need for better housing, water, education, and job opportunities to improve their situation.

Officials report significant investments in infrastructure projects aimed at improving living conditions, but some local leaders express skepticism about the effectiveness of these efforts, citing persistent issues like lack of sanitation and healthcare access.

The article effectively claims that these investments are for nothing.

There is a debate over the allocation of scholarships for Roma students, with differing opinions on whether support should be based on ethnicity or socio-economic status, highlighting the complexities of addressing poverty in diverse communities.

]]> Roma in one’s City https://rroma.org/roma-in-ones-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-in-ones-city Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:39:18 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34232 The event “Romi svome gradu” was held in Pirot, Serbia, showcasing the richness of Romani music, dance, and tradition, featuring performances by local youth and guests from Vranje.

Radmila Nešić from the organizing association “Ternipe” emphasized the festival’s importance in preserving Romani culture and its growing popularity among the audience.

The event also included an initiative to support the education of Romani girls, highlighting the challenges faced in maintaining cultural traditions due to lack of funding and resources.

https://youtu.be/MJnPu_63QTs

]]> Ambulance Attack https://rroma.org/ambulance-attack/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ambulance-attack Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:38:00 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34226 A violent attack on an ambulance in Cluj County was fueled by false information claiming the crew was kidnapping children, highlighting the dangers of misinformation and distrust in institutions, according to sociologist Gelu Duminică.

Duminică warns that reducing the incident to ethnic identity misses the real issues of fear, precariousness, and the spread of false information, which can manipulate vulnerable populations.

The mayor of Recea-Cristur expressed surprise at the attack, emphasizing the need for social media platforms to take action against the spread of false news that contributed to the incident.

]]> Mariazell https://rroma.org/mariazell-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mariazell-2 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:35:19 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34221 The 30th pilgrimage of Roma, Sinti, and Lovara from Austria and other European countries took place at the Basilica of Mariazell, led by Bishop Franz Scharl, who emphasized faith in Jesus Christ during the service.

The mass featured songs in Romanes and German, performed by a mixed group of Roma and non-Roma musicians, symbolizing friendship and unity, with children creating a special pilgrimage candle focused on peace.

The pilgrimage has a long tradition, interrupted in 1938, and resumed in 1996 after the official recognition of the Roma community in Austria, with an estimated 40,000 to 80,000 Roma and Sinti living in the country today.

]]> Music https://rroma.org/music-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=music-2 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:34:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34218 A music album titled “Zumin” was created in the Roma settlement of Habeš near Sečovce, Slovakia, featuring local musicians and children during extreme heat in August 2026.

The album includes a variety of sounds and songs reflecting themes of poverty and migration, showcasing the community’s cultural heritage.

It was produced as part of the Art Aktivista residency, which has been engaging with the community since 2014, and is available for free streaming on Bandcamp.

]]> Roma Rights https://rroma.org/roma-rights-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-rights-2 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:33:29 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34215 The Roma Rights Network, coordinated by the European Roma Rights Centre, has published the first issue of the revived Roma Rights Review, highlighting the worsening situation of Roma rights in Europe due to the rise of far-right politics and increased criminalization of Roma communities.

The report details instances of police brutality, discrimination, and systemic racism against Roma, including specific cases in Greece and Hungary, and emphasizes the need for stronger protections and recognition of Roma as citizens with rights.

The publication calls for European institutions to maintain targeted funding for Roma equality and warns that attacks on Roma rights foreshadow broader erosions of rights for all marginalized groups.

]]> Greece, Politics, and Roma https://rroma.org/greece-politics-and-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greece-politics-and-roma Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:32:39 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34212 Aphrodite Latinopoulou, president of ‘Voice of Reason’, faced a verbal attack from a group of Roma while waiting to travel in Tinos, Greece. The confrontation escalated after Latinopoulou defended her statements stating that Roma are criminals, are evading taxes, and using deragotary terms about them, leading to vulgar insults directed at her.

The Coast Guard intervened but did not take further action after asking the parties to cease the altercation; Latinopoulou later reported the incident to the police upon arrival.

Latinopoulou described the incident, stating that she was confronted by men who challenged her comments about criminal behavior among Roma, leading to a heated exchange.

She accused the coast guard of inaction during the incident and linked the altercation to broader governmental issues, expressing disdain for the current political climate in Greece.

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