Demolition – rroma.org https://rroma.org Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:50:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Demolition – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Demolition https://rroma.org/demolition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=demolition Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:50:40 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35750 Several families living in makeshift homes in Colonia de sub Deal, Florești, Romania, were left homeless due to demolitions initiated by the local government, which claims to enforce court rulings against illegal constructions.

Activists argue that the affected families were not provided with alternative housing solutions and call for social measures to support them, referencing the need for compliance with legislation regarding informal settlements.

The local administration has announced plans to acquire around 350 homes for vulnerable families over the next decade, aiming for integration into existing communities rather than creating segregated areas.

]]> Stolipinovo Demolitions https://rroma.org/stolipinovo-demolitions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stolipinovo-demolitions Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:16:26 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35488 Authorities in Plovdiv are continuing their crackdown on illegal construction in the Stolipinovo Roma neighborhood, which has been linked to drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl.

The police have begun by demolishing a large illegal fence and are increasing drug checks in the area, which has a notorious reputation for drug distribution.

Senior Commissioner Vasil Kostadinov emphasized the need for law enforcement and construction regulations to combat crime effectively in Stolipinovo, where three individuals have been arrested for fentanyl distribution.

]]> Bulgaria: Demolition https://rroma.org/bulgaria-demolition-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulgaria-demolition-2 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:44 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35452 Police conducted an operation in the Roma neighborhood of “Stolipinovo” to demolish an illegally constructed massive fence. The head of the Ministry of Interior in Plovdiv was present at the scene.

]]> Demolitions https://rroma.org/demolitions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=demolitions Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:07:53 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34407 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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