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Bulgaria: Petition

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Bulgaria: Petition

A petition is circulating in Bulgaria requesting that only Bulgarian literature be taught in primary schools. They state that foreign literature can be studied later, once “children already have a solid national foundation”. In the case of Bulgaria, this is somewhat ironical, as Turks, Armenians, Roma, Greeks, and many others are part of the country and its history…

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Czechia: Award

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Czechia: Award

Milan Bindatsch is this year’s winner of the Milena Hübschmannová Award for Contribution to Romani Language, which is awarded by the Department of Romani Studies of the Faculty of Arts, Charles University on the occasion of International Romani Day. He works as a teaching assistant at the Ibsenova Elementary School in Ostrava, where, in addition to his regular teaching work, he also focuses on developing the language skills of Romani children.

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Romani Gili Competition

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Romani Gili Competition

A competition celebratings Roma music and culture, Romani Gili 2026 is organised by the European Roma Institute for Art and Culture (ERIAC). The audience plays an important role. As much as 50 percent of the final result is represented by public support. The remaining 50 percent of the score is contributed by an expert jury appointed by ERIAC.

A young singer from Prekmurje, Nina Brasseur, is stepping onto the music stage again – this time with a great opportunity at an international competition. The 25-year-old singer, who was introduced to the general public in 2016 on the show Slovenija ima talent, is presenting herself today with her original song Sune (Dreams) and is competing to win the Romani Gili Contest 2026.

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Discrimination in Slovenia

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Discrimination in Slovenia

Representatives of Roma communities warn of the need for official recognition of Roma settlements. They say that the government accepts the unequal position of the Roma as normal. Settlements in southeastern Slovenia are without water and electricity. Children’s rights are violated. Inadequate conditions limit children’s right to education.

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Moldova and Roma

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Moldova and Roma

A roundtable discussion at Edinet (Moldova) City Hall brought together representatives of the government, relevant services, and the Roma community. Photo: SP

Why are children from the Roma community in Edinet dropping out of school en masse, while adults are unable to find work? At a roundtable discussion on Roma rights in Moldova, this was addressed directly: with figures, stories, and without the usual excuses. The discussion on Roma community integration quickly expanded beyond the formal agenda to address migration, poverty, and mistrust, which continue to undermine even existing support mechanisms.

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Racism in Berlin

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Racism in Berlin

Sinti and Roma are increasingly subjected to discrimination. In 2025, the documentation center on anti-Gypsyism run by the Amaro Foro association recorded the highest number of incidents since documentation began: a total of 293 cases – an increase of approximately 19 percent compared to the previous year. According to the association, the actual number of cases is likely even higher.

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Stand Up Comedian

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Stand Up Comedian

The Vestnik media house once again chose Vestnik’s personality of Pomurje for the past year with the help of its readers. The editorial board has determined ten candidates who, with their actions, are changing the lives of Pomurje residents in their local environment or elsewhere for the better.

Among the ten candidates, the first Roma stand-up comedian Andrej Bajič Šarkezi was the most convincing, drawing ideas for his performances from everyday life. His family also means a lot to him. “I present my point of view in a humorous way,” says Andrej Bajič Šarkezi, the first Roma stand-up comedian in Slovenia and Vestnik’s personality of Pomurje for 2025.

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Romanes in Serbia

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Romanes in Serbia

Teaching Romanes with cultural elements is one of the key mechanisms for preserving the identity of the Roma community in Serbia, but also an important instrument for strengthening intercultural dialogue and tolerance in modern society. Through the educational system, this subject goes beyond the framework of mere language acquisition and becomes a space in which students develop awareness of their own origins, history and cultural heritage.

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Auschwitz Exhibition

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Auschwitz Exhibition

The traveling exhibition “Auschwitz. Not so long ago. Not so far away” will be shown at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum next year. The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum announced this on Monday. Using original artifacts, the exhibition conveys the history and significance of the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp.

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French Chronicle …

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French Chronicle …

Lolita Cercel, the AI Romani Singer, managed to make it to the French press. So dit the Council of Europe. The rest is unfrotunately the usual, with Roma having been evicted near Nates in Western France, have nowhere to go. And in another place, Roma are being threatened with eviction.

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Alexander Daško

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Alexander Daško

The current Slovak plenipotentiary for the Roma communities, Alexander Daško, comes for a Roma settlement. Here he is pictured as a success story. Yes he made it, but he is also at the centre of many controversies about the use of EU funds for Roma in Slovakia.

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Memory

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Memory

According to the Council of Europe, they key to prevent discrimination against Roma and travellers, is the importance of historical memory.

Unfortunately, not as simple, look at the Holocaust and Antisemitism.

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Tambura

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Tambura

In Slankame, Serbia, Bratislava Braco Nikolić created and leads his tambura orchestra, which has become the trademark of this place.

In just three years, Braca has managed to bring together children of different ages, and help them gain a beautiful experience of orchestral music making, which, he says, is an illustration of life – everyone strives for individual improvement, but when they combine knowledge and sensitivity, it becomes a new experience for everyone.

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Romanes and Schools

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Romanes and Schools

A discussion was held in Belgrade about improving Romani language teaching, with a special focus on the position of teachers, greater student coverage and the need to introduce long-term, systemic solutions into the Serbian education system.

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Adam Fedorowicz

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Adam Fedorowicz

He was one of the most important ambassadors of Roma culture in the region and in Poland. Through his artistic and social work, he promoted the richness of Roma music and customs. Adam Fedorowicz, president of the Hitano Roma Culture Association, musician, composer, and songwriter, has died.

Te javel I phuv lokhi.

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