Ireland News Western Europe

Ireland and Travellers

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An Irish genetical study recently showed that Travellers, while of Irish origins, are a separate group following several centuries of de-facto separation.
And very shortly thereafter, the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) and the Dail (Parliament) recognise them as an ethnic group.
GOOD!

P.S. Switzerland please take heed… After 600 years in the country, Rroma are still not recognised as a minority.

– ‘He walks with his head down. No more’ – Taoiseach recognises Traveller ethnicity in the Dáil. In: The Journal. 01.03.2017. http://www.thejournal.ie/taoiseach-recognises-traveller-ethnicity-3265759-Mar2017/ [link-preview url=”http://www.thejournal.ie/taoiseach-recognises-traveller-ethnicity-3265759-Mar2017/”]

Austria News Western Europe

WHAT????

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An article in Austria… Two couples of thieves stole a few hundred euros from shops in an Austrian town. So far, nothing special. But the description is not:
“Vermutlich Volksgruppe Roma/Sinti” – Probably from Roma/Sinti ethnicity …
Did they ask the thieves for a racial attestation?
SHAME.

– Gauner-Quartett räumte Kassa in zwei Geschäften aus. In: BVZ.at. 24.02.2017. http://www.bvz.at/oberpullendorf/warnung-vor-trickdieben-gauner-quartett-raeumte-kassa-in-zwei-geschaeften-aus/37.999.021 [link-preview url=”http://www.bvz.at/oberpullendorf/warnung-vor-trickdieben-gauner-quartett-raeumte-kassa-in-zwei-geschaeften-aus/37.999.021″]

Hungary News Eastern Europe

Hungary: More on the New Alliance

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Jews and Rroma joined force in Budapest to combat right wing extremism. This is new, and this is good, as both minorities are in the crosshair of extremists.

– In Budapest, Roma and Jews use alternative JCC to fight right-wing populism. In: JTA. 27.02.2017. http://www.jta.org/2017/02/27/news-opinion/world/in-budapest-roma-and-jews-turn-alternative-jcc-into-anti-government-hub
– In Budapest, Roma and Jews turn alternative JCC into anti-government hub. In: The Jewish Standart. 02.03.2017. http://jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com/in-budapest-roma-and-jews-turn-alternative-jcc-into-anti-government-hub/ [link-preview url=”http://www.jta.org/2017/02/27/news-opinion/world/in-budapest-roma-and-jews-turn-alternative-jcc-into-anti-government-hub “]

France News Western Europe

France and Schools

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The French Republic is no longer what it used to be … Yet another case of a mayor refusing to enrol Rroma children in school, one of the fundamental rights in that country.
Bad!

– Prémesques : la commune s’oppose à la scolarisation d’enfants roms. In: FR3 Hauts de France. 27.02.2017. http://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/hauts-de-france/nord-pas-calais/nord/lille-metropole/premesques-commune-s-oppose-scolarisation-enfants-roms-1204213.html [link-preview url=”http://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/hauts-de-france/nord-pas-calais/nord/lille-metropole/premesques-commune-s-oppose-scolarisation-enfants-roms-1204213.html”]

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Slovakia and Education

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Another article on the failure of the Slovakian school system for Rroma. And it is unfortunately true in many cases.

– Government failing to educate, integrate Roma children. In: Al Jazeera. 02.02.2017. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/03/government-failing-educate-integrate-roma-children-170301171600351.html [link-preview url=”http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/03/government-failing-educate-integrate-roma-children-170301171600351.html”]

News Eastern Europe Poland

Poland – It made it to the West

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The results of the survey on foreigners and minorities in Poland are slowly coming to the west. This study shows that more than 50% of the Poles regard Rroma negatively.

– Wen die Polen mögen. In: Polen Heute. 27.02.2017. http://polen-heute.de/wen-die-polen-moegen-30011/ [link-preview url=”http://polen-heute.de/wen-die-polen-moegen-30011/”]

News Americas

Canada – Immigrants yes, Rroma – Maybe

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Canada welcomes migrants, well yes, and very good. Rroma are another matter. That is more difficult.

– Canada’s own immigration ban. In: Al Jazeera. 27.02.2017. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2017/02/canada-immigration-ban-170227100800967.html [link-preview url=”http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2017/02/canada-immigration-ban-170227100800967.html”]

Germany News Western Europe

Social????

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Local Roma and Sinti organisation from Hessen sharply criticised the relocation policies of the city of Frankfurt. The city relocated Rroma from a slum into a state sponsored housing.
And they put 39 people in three rooms … With one shower.
Really?

– 3 Zimmer für 39 Personen. In: Frankfurter Rundschau. 27.02.2017. http://www.fr.de/frankfurt/gutleut-brache-in-frankfurt-3-zimmer-fuer-39-personen-a-1020276 [link-preview url=”http://www.fr.de/frankfurt/gutleut-brache-in-frankfurt-3-zimmer-fuer-39-personen-a-1020276″]

News Eastern Europe Slovakia

Slovakia: Government Action

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The former Slovak government Roma proxy, Peter Pollak, said that the current positive strategies being put forward by his successor Abel Ravasz will not work as long as discrimination remains the norm in the country.
This discrimination is prevalent also amongst the very people meant to implement positive steps towards Rroma.

– Roma proxy Ravasz: It’s futile to take positive steps when discrimination remains. In: The Slovak Spectator. 27.02.2017. https://spectator.sme.sk/c/20470466/roma-proxy-ravasz-its-futile-to-take-positive-steps-when-discrimination-remains.html [link-preview url=”https://spectator.sme.sk/c/20470466/roma-proxy-ravasz-its-futile-to-take-positive-steps-when-discrimination-remains.html”]

Hungary News Eastern Europe

Hungary: Minorities join Forces

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Rroma joined Jews to turn a Budapest club into a anti-government hub. Rroma are especially concentrating on a strategy for the press.

– Roma Join Jews To Turn Budapest Club Into Anti-Government. In: Forward. 27.02.2017. http://forward.com/news/breaking-news/364289/roma-join-jews-to-turn-budapest-club-into-anti-government-hub/ [link-preview url=”http://forward.com/news/breaking-news/364289/roma-join-jews-to-turn-budapest-club-into-anti-government-hub/”]

France News Western Europe

Finally …

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Jean Marie le Pen finally lost an appeal against his conviction for racism for having called Rroma “smelly” in 2013… It took time, but he is finally officially a racist.

– Jean-Marie Le Pen fined for inciting hate against Roma. In: Al Jazeera. 28.02.2017. http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/02/jean-marie-le-pen-fined-inciting-hate-roma-170227193411226.html
– French court upholds FN-founder Jean-Marie Le Pen’s fine for anti-Roma remarks. In: DW. 27.02.2017. http://www.dw.com/en/french-court-upholds-fn-founder-jean-marie-le-pens-fine-for-anti-roma-remarks/a-37735276
– Jean-Marie Le Pen ook in beroep veroordeeld voor uitspraken over Roma. In: De Morgen. 27.02.2017. http://www.demorgen.be/buitenland/jean-marie-le-pen-ook-in-beroep-veroordeeld-voor-uitspraken-over-roma-ba91d39c/ [link-preview url=”http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/02/jean-marie-le-pen-fined-inciting-hate-roma-170227193411226.html “]

Uncategorized

Coping with Beggars Gangs

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How to deal with beggars? The journalist here highlights that banning “beggars’ gangs” is probably not the right way to go. We couldn’t agree more!
Besides, how do you define a “gang”? These do not exist and are a construct from the press and politics.

– Coping with beggar gangs. In: DW. 24.02.2017. http://www.dw.com/en/coping-with-beggar-gangs/av-37711392 [link-preview url=”http://www.dw.com/en/coping-with-beggar-gangs/av-37711392″]

Germany News Western Europe

Gypsies !!!

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The theatre piece “Gypsies” in making waves in Germany. It is based on Interview with Rroma and is controversial. The title of this article is controversial too although it may be an attempt at highlighting stereotypes.

– Achtung! Diese Darsteller stehlen. In: Braunschweiger Zeitung. 24.02.2017. http://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/kultur/buehne/article209729775/Achtung-Diese-Darsteller-stehlen.html [link-preview url=”http://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/kultur/buehne/article209729775/Achtung-Diese-Darsteller-stehlen.html”]

France News Western Europe

Divines

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The director of the French Movie “Divines” showcasing two girls from the Ghetto – one of them a Rromni, received the César for the best first movie. The Césars are the French equivalent of the Oscars.

– “Divines”, César du meilleur premier film. In: Le Parisien. 24.02.2017. http://www.leparisien.fr/flash-actualite-culture/divines-cesar-du-meilleur-premier-film-25-02-2017-6710067.php [link-preview url=”http://www.leparisien.fr/flash-actualite-culture/divines-cesar-du-meilleur-premier-film-25-02-2017-6710067.php”]

France News Western Europe

French Chronicle…

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News this week seem to be dominated by a fire in a Rroma camp in the North of Paris variously note as being Porte de Clignancourt or Porte de la Chapelle, luckily without victims but with quite a bit of damages. The displaced Rroma are concerned due to lack of alternatives.
The other set of news is from the North of France, with additional aggressions reported near the Deûle canal in Lille, with other women reported having been aggressed by Rroma men. As a result, the city of Lille is requesting the closure of a nearby Rroma camp.
These news are really bad and perpetuate a criminal view of Rroma.

– Paris : incendie dans un campement de Roms de la Porte de Clignancourt. In: Le Parisien. 22.02.2017. http://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/paris-incendie-dans-un-campement-de-roms-de-la-porte-de-clignancourt-22-02-2017-6701682.php
– Paris: un incendie dans un camp de Roms porte de Clignancourt. In: BFM TV. 22.02.2017. http://www.bfmtv.com/police-justice/paris-un-incendie-en-cours-dans-un-camp-de-refugies-1108030.html
– Evacuation d’un camp rom Porte de la Chapelle après un incendie. In: FR3. 22.02.2017. http://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/paris-ile-de-france/evacuation-camp-rom-porte-chapelle-apres-incendie-1201353.html
– Paris : inquiétudes pour les Roms évacués de leur bidonville après un incendie. In: Europe 1. 23.02.2017. http://www.europe1.fr/societe/paris-inquietudes-pour-les-roms-evacues-de-leur-bidonville-apres-un-incendie-2986268
– Nouvelles agressions sur les bords de la Deûle et deux interpellations. In: La Voix du Nord. 22.02.2017. http://www.lavoixdunord.fr/122485/article/2017-02-22/nouvelles-agressions-sur-les-bords-de-la-deule-et-deux-interpellations
– Lille: les aggressions se multiplient près du canal de la Deûle. In: 20 Minutes (FR). 23.02.2017. http://www.20minutes.fr/lille/2019103-20170223-lille-agressions-multiplient-pres-canal-deule
– La ville de Lille demande l’évacuation d’un camp de Roms après plusieurs agressions. In: FR3. 25.02.2017. http://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/hauts-de-france/nord-pas-calais/nord/lille-metropole/lille/ville-lille-demande-evacuation-camp-roms-apres-plusieurs-agressions-1203289.html
Lille: la Ville demande l’évacuation d’un camp de Roms après des agressions. In: BFM TV. 25.02.2017. http://www.bfmtv.com/police-justice/lille-la-ville-demande-l-evacuation-d-un-camp-de-roms-apres-des-aggressions-1110440.html [link-preview url=”http://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/paris-incendie-dans-un-campement-de-roms-de-la-porte-de-clignancourt-22-02-2017-6701682.php “]

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Poland and Racism

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Roughly 50% of the Poles feel aversion against Rroma. Mind you, the Russians are not so much better off with 38% declaring their aversion towards them.
Number speak, and are really bad!

– Sondaż CBOS: Polacy nie lubią Arabów, Romów i Turków. In: RP. 24.02.2017. http://www.rp.pl/Spoleczenstwo/170229397-Sondaz-CBOS-Polacy-nie-lubia-Arabow-Romow-i-Turkow.html#ap-1 [link-preview url=”http://www.rp.pl/Spoleczenstwo/170229397-Sondaz-CBOS-Polacy-nie-lubia-Arabow-Romow-i-Turkow.html#ap-1″]

France News Western Europe

Čeja Stojka

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A tribute to Čeja Stojka in the French press.

– Ceija Stojka : à la découverte d’une artiste rom et déportée
En savoir plus sur http://www.lemonde.fr/m-actu/article/2017/02/24/ceija-stojka-a-la-decouverte-d-une-artiste-rom-et-deportee_5085087_4497186.html#VMbqhSuhtA7AIOpC.99 [link-preview url=”http://www.lemonde.fr/m-actu/article/2017/02/24/ceija-stojka-a-la-decouverte-d-une-artiste-rom-et-deportee_5085087_4497186.html#VMbqhSuhtA7AIOpC.99″]

News Western Europe United Kingdom

WHAT???

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Italian Lidl employees locked two Rromnja in a container and taunted them. The video is more than disturbing.
Police is said to investigate.

– Lidl employees taunt two gypsy women they trap in recycling containers ‘like wild animals’ in ‘disgraceful’ footage. In: The Mirror. 25.02.2017. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/lidl-employees-taunt-two-gypsy-9914605
– HAVE A LIDL RESPECT. Cruel Lidl employees film themselves locking screaming Roma gypsies in caged supermarket bins. In: The Sun. 24.02.2017. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2948341/cruel-lidl-employees-film-themselves-locking-screaming-roma-gypsies-in-caged-supermarket-bins/
– Police investigate shocking video of Italian Lidl employees tormenting two Roma gypsies they trapped in a recycling container ‘like wild animals’ . In: The Mail Online. 24.02.2017. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4257462/Italian-Lidl-employees-seen-tormenting-two-Roma-gypsies.html#ixzz4ZmAXAlp6 [link-preview url=”https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2948341/cruel-lidl-employees-film-themselves-locking-screaming-roma-gypsies-in-caged-supermarket-bins/ “]

News Eastern Europe Slovakia

Slovakia and Education

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A Slovak action plans wants to reduce the disparities of the level of education between Rroma and the rest of the population as well as to improve the level of financial literacy (sic… and really?) amongst Rroma.
How about integrating Rroma in the regular school system instead of placing them in special schools?

– Ravasz chce lepšiu finančnú gramotnosť Rómov a rómske deti na SŠ. In: Školsky Servis. 22.02.2017. http://skolskyservis.teraz.sk/skolstvo/ravasz-chce-lepsiu-financnu-gramotnos/32792-clanok.html [link-preview url=”http://skolskyservis.teraz.sk/skolstvo/ravasz-chce-lepsiu-financnu-gramotnos/32792-clanok.html”]

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