Daily Archives: novembre 14, 2026

République tchèque Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est

Museum of Romani Culture

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Museum of Romani Culture

Minister of Culture Oto Klempíř (representing the Motorists party) stated that the circumstances surrounding the departure of the former director of the Museum of Romani Culture, Jana Horváthová, raised serious doubts for him regarding how the Ministry handled the situation. In an interview with the news server Romea.cz, he also explains the reasons for dissolving the Museum of Romani Culture’s Guarantee Council and outlines his plans for the institution’s future operations.

Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est Slovaquie

Rom

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Rom

The article discusses the personal journey of a boy from an assimilated Romani family who became a successful educator and advocate for Romani identity. He reflects on his educational achievements and the challenges he faced regarding his identity as a Romani person, including experiences of discrimination.

The narrative emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing Romani culture and identity, as well as the support he received from his family throughout his journey.

Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est Slovaquie

Ray of Light

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Ray of Light

For the ninth time, the “Ray of Light from the Darkness” (*Lúč z tmy*) awards have been presented, honouring exceptional individuals and initiatives that contribute to improving the status of Roma people in Slovakia.

This year’s recipients are Monika Dužďová, René Lužica, and Roman Eštočák. The public choice award, *Klobúk dole / Kalapa tele* (“Hats Off”), was presented to Kristína Maková. The honorees are active in various fields—ranging from education and social work to the preservation of Romani history and culture, as well as the empowerment of women and young people within their communities. What unites them is their long-term commitment to overcoming prejudice, creating new opportunities, and fostering mutual understanding.

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Memory

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Memory

Małgorzata Mirga-Tas expressed her desire to create a monument that symbolizes the voices and souls of those who should not be forgotten, emphasizing the importance of their stories.

She aimed for a design that is simple yet poetic, subtle yet profound, combining symbolism and sensitivity.

The project seeks to honor the serious and traumatic historical moments experienced by the Sinti and Roma communities.

Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est Roumanie

Discrimination

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Discrimination

Izabela Tiberiade, an expert in international law and human rights, discusses the prejudices faced by Roma in Romania compared to those abroad, highlighting the internalized racism in Romania.

She contrasts her experiences in Romania, where ethnicity often overshadows individual actions, with her time abroad, particularly in Sweden, where she felt judged based on her actions rather than her ethnicity.

Tiberiade addresses the issue of Roma beggars in Sweden, emphasizing that they are EU citizens exercising their right to free movement, and discusses the societal divisions regarding their status as either economic migrants or vulnerable groups.

Nouvelles d'Europe de l'est Serbie

Minority Elections

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Minority Elections

The final results from the Serbian Republic Electoral Commission show that the list “United Roma for a United Serbia – Dejan Vlajković” won all 35 mandates with 6,284 votes, representing only 10.31% of the registered Roma voters.

The Democratic Union of Roma (DUR) has called for the annulment of the elections, claiming they were not conducted fairly and requested an investigation into irregularities. The Union of Roma of Serbia did not participate in the elections, alleging that the only list was composed of officials from the former ruling party, the SNS.

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