Daily Archives: août 13, 2026

Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est Slovénie

Slovenia and Roma

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Slovenia and Roma

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.

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Threats

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Threats

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.

Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est Slovaquie

Fire and Relocation

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Fire and Relocation

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.

Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est Slovaquie

Slovakia and Roma

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Slovakia and Roma

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.

Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est Serbie

Roma in one’s City

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Roma in one’s City

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

Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est Roumanie

Ambulance Attack

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Ambulance Attack

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.

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