Daily Archives: août 21, 2026

Bulgarie Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est

Blood and Honour

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Blood and Honour

After the arrest of the killers from the Youth Hill in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and the operation of the National Anti-Terrorism Service and the Directorate of the Bulgarian Anti-Terrorism Service in the den of “Blood and Honor”, it was established that this is a large network of minors and juveniles. They are trained to intimidate, harass and rape specific groups of people who have been targeted in advance.

Photos of gypsies were found in two of the phones, who are believed to have been targeted for a future action. According to media reports, before the victim Georgi Kuzev, the killers from the Youth Hill had attacked another victim.

République tchèque Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est

Commemoration

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Commemoration

A commemorative ceremony was held on August 20, 2025, at the Hodonín u Kunštátu Memorial to honor the Roma and Sinti victims of the Holocaust, particularly those deported to Auschwitz in 1943.

The event will feature speeches from descendants of survivors and officials, and will include floral offerings and prayers at the memorial and mass grave site.

The Hodonín concentration camp, operational from 1942 to 1943, primarily held Roma families and is a significant site for remembering the genocide against the Roma and Sinti during World War II.

Allemagne Nouvelles d'Europe de l'ouest

Romani Rose

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Romani Rose

Romani Rose, a prominent civil rights activist for the Sinti and Roma minority in Germany, has dedicated over 50 years to combating anti-Roma sentiment and advocating for recognition of their history and rights.

Key milestones in his activism include the acknowledgment of the Holocaust by Chancellor Helmut Schmidt in 1982 and the recognition of Sinti and Roma as a national minority in Germany through a European agreement ratified in 1998.

Rose emphasizes the importance of viewing the Sinti and Roma as integral to German society, advocating for a future-oriented perspective while remaining aware of ongoing challenges and anti-Roma violence.

Croatie Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est

Adoption yes – but…

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Adoption yes – but…

45 children are waiting for adoption in Podravina and Prigorje, Croatia, most of them are being considered as more difficult to adopt. Children with disabilities are particularly vulnerable, but also Roma children: ‘Nationality is important to adopters’.

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Grèce Nouvelles d'Europe de l'ouest

Police Operation

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Police Operation

A police operation in the Roma settlements of Aspropyrgos led to the arrest of 16 individuals for electricity theft, with 2,380 meters of illegally used cables removed by the DEDDHE (Public Power Corporation).

The arrested individuals face charges for electricity theft and violations of the Road Traffic Code, including driving without a license and not wearing seatbelts.

The operation involved multiple police units and was coordinated by the Western Attica Police Directorate, with support from traffic police and a drone.

Bulgarie Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est

Demolitions

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Demolitions

The mayor of Stara Zagora, Zhivko Todorov, has demolished the last 20 illegal houses in the Roma neighborhood of Lozenets, claiming they cannot be legalized as they are built on state forest land.

The local government has faced criticism for not addressing illegal constructions in other areas, particularly those owned by influential individuals, highlighting a perceived bias in enforcement.

The article discusses the ongoing marginalization of the Roma community, the lack of effective integration policies, and the need for a more humane approach to their housing issues.

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