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News Switzerland

Switzerland: Lost …

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A judge in Fribourg (Switzerland) dismissed the complaint against racism that was lodged against 5 professional associations (three from Fribourg, two overall from Switzerland) who had advertised last year in the papers against giving work to Travellers and Roma. In these pamphlets, travellers and Roma were accused of shoddy work and practises, if not of outright fraud.
This highlights the difficulty in Switzerland to win such cases.

– Plainte pour discrimination raciale rejetée à Fribourg. In: Swissinfo. 17.08.2018. https://www.swissinfo.ch/fre/plainte-pour-discrimination-raciale-rejetée-à-fribourg/44333494 [link-preview url=”https://www.swissinfo.ch/fre/plainte-pour-discrimination-raciale-rejetée-à-fribourg/44333494″]

Bosnia News Eastern Europe

Bosnia: Racism

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A really shocking article from Bosnia. Residents from Mostar are protesting because “many” Roma are coming to Mostar, are stealing, sexually harassing women, burning tires, and generally attacking inhabitants.
Well … Let’s not forget that these brave Bosnians were all in agreement to ethnically cleanse Roma out of their respective regions. As a result, they effectively deprived most Roma of their homes and of a living.

– Med staroselci vre: »Izpostavljeni smo krajam, spolnim nadlegovanjem ter fizičnim napadom Romov«. In: Democracija. 15.08.2018. http://www.demokracija.si/tujina/v-mostarskemu-naselju-vre-izpostavljeni-smo-krajam-spolnim-nadlegovanjem-ter-fizicnim-napadom-romov.html [link-preview url=”http://www.demokracija.si/tujina/v-mostarskemu-naselju-vre-izpostavljeni-smo-krajam-spolnim-nadlegovanjem-ter-fizicnim-napadom-romov.html”]

France News Eastern Europe News Western Europe Romania

Interview

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An interview with Anina Ciuciu, Romni from Romania who lives in France and was a candidate to the French Senate during the last elections.

– ROMA-AKTIVISTIN SPRICHT ÜBER DISKRIMINIERUNG. In: Roma Anti Discrimination Network. 1.08.2018. http://ran.eu.com/roma-aktivistin-spricht-uber-diskriminierung/ [link-preview url=”http://ran.eu.com/roma-aktivistin-spricht-uber-diskriminierung/”]

Germany News Western Europe

And now This …

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After the polemic on Roma and abuse of childcare money, Bild, one of the boulevard newspaper of courses produces a reportage with all stereotypes.
Shame on them.

– So leben wir vom deutschen Kindergeld. In: Bild. 12.08.2018. https://www.bild.de/news/ausland/bulgarien/ein-ganzer-stadtteil-heisst-hier-dortmund-56646012.bild.html [link-preview url=”https://www.bild.de/news/ausland/bulgarien/ein-ganzer-stadtteil-heisst-hier-dortmund-56646012.bild.html”]

Italy News Western Europe

Manifestations against Italy

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There have been a series of manifestations against the policies of the current Italian government and racism all over Europe.

– Des Roms manifestent à travers l’Europe contre le racism. In: Le Monde. 10.08.2018. https://abonnes.lemonde.fr/europe/article/2018/08/10/des-roms-manifestent-a-travers-l-europe-contre-le-racisme_5341205_3214.html [link-preview url=”https://abonnes.lemonde.fr/europe/article/2018/08/10/des-roms-manifestent-a-travers-l-europe-contre-le-racisme_5341205_3214.html”]

News Eastern Europe Ukraine

Ukraine & C14

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The coordinator of the ultra-nationalist group and suspected organiser of the pogroms against Roma, Serguei Mazur is now only required to stay at home at night. In September, he will be able to apply for the end of the restrictive measures against him.
Seems that Ukraine is fairly lenient towards racism …

– Подозреваемому в погроме лагеря ромов Мазуру смягчили меру пресечения. In: 112. 07.08.2018. https://112.ua/obshchestvo/podozrevaemomu-v-pogrome-lagerya-romov-mazuru-smyagchili-meru-presecheniya-457287.html
– Координатору С14 смягчили меру пресечения за нападение на ромов. In: Komsomolskaya Pravda. 07.08.2018. https://kp.ua/politics/614916-koordynatoru-s14-smiahchyly-meru-presechenyia-za-napadenye-na-romov
– Напад на табір ромів у Києві: координатору С14 Мазуру можуть скасувати арешт у вересні. In: RBK. 07.08.2018. https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/napadenie-lager-romov-kieve-koordinatoru-1533652851.html [link-preview url=”https://112.ua/obshchestvo/podozrevaemomu-v-pogrome-lagerya-romov-mazuru-smyagchili-meru-presecheniya-457287.html “]

Italy News Western Europe

Italy: Protests

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– Many Roma took the opportunity of the Holocaust Remembrance Day to protest against the policies of the Italian government and against racism.

– Dozens protest policies in Italy on Roma Holocaust day. In: ABC News. 02.08.2018. https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/dozens-protest-policies-italy-roma-holocaust-day-56990205
– Roma, rom e sinti scendono in piazza contro il razzismo. In: Kika Press. 02.08.2018. https://www.kikapress.com/gallery/roma-rom-e-sinti-scendono-in-piazza-contro-il-razzismo
– Oggi rom e sinti in piazza contro i rischi di deriva xenofoba. In: Articolo 21. 02.08.2018. https://www.articolo21.org/2018/08/oggi-rom-e-sinti-in-piazza-contro-i-rischi-di-deriva-xenofoba/ [link-preview url=”https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/dozens-protest-policies-italy-roma-holocaust-day-56990205 “]

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Travellers in UK

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Discrimination against Travellers in the UK is still prevalent.

– ‘People don’t think of us as equal’ – Gypsies speak out about discrimination in Norfolk. In: Eastern Daily Press. 31.07.2018. http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/norfolk-gypsies-speak-out-about-discrimination-1-5630844 [link-preview url=”http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/norfolk-gypsies-speak-out-about-discrimination-1-5630844″]

Italy News Western Europe

Rome – More on the Eviction

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More articles on the closure of a camp in Rome. The EU still says, it has not enough documents on discrimination to formally condemn Italy.
Really?

– Italian police clear Roma camp despite EU ruling requesting delay. In: The Guardian. 26.07.2018. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/26/italian-police-clear-roma-camp-despite-eu-ruling-requesting-delay
– Italian police evict hundreds of Roma from camp despite EU court ruling. In: The Local. 27.07.2018. https://www.thelocal.it/20180727/hundreds-of-roma-evicted-from-camp-in-rome
– EU Commission skirts Italy sanctions on Roma evictions. In: EU Observer. 27.07.2018. https://euobserver.com/justice/142482
– Roma-camp clearance in Rome progresses. In: Ansa. 26.07.2018. http://www.ansa.it/english/news/general_news/2018/07/26/roma-camp-clearance-in-rome-progresses_854fb308-5f44-4bc2-8ba4-2e179fe960e6.html [link-preview url=”https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/26/italian-police-clear-roma-camp-despite-eu-ruling-requesting-delay “]

Italy News Western Europe

Rome – More on the Eviction

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More articles on the closure of a camp in Rome. The EU still says, it has not enough documents on discrimination to formally condemn Italy.
Really?

– Italian police clear Roma camp despite EU ruling requesting delay. In: The Guardian. 26.07.2018. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/26/italian-police-clear-roma-camp-despite-eu-ruling-requesting-delay
– Italian police evict hundreds of Roma from camp despite EU court ruling. In: The Local. 27.07.2018. https://www.thelocal.it/20180727/hundreds-of-roma-evicted-from-camp-in-rome
– EU Commission skirts Italy sanctions on Roma evictions. In: EU Observer. 27.07.2018. https://euobserver.com/justice/142482
– Roma-camp clearance in Rome progresses. In: Ansa. 26.07.2018. http://www.ansa.it/english/news/general_news/2018/07/26/roma-camp-clearance-in-rome-progresses_854fb308-5f44-4bc2-8ba4-2e179fe960e6.html [link-preview url=”https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/jul/26/italian-police-clear-roma-camp-despite-eu-ruling-requesting-delay “]

Italy News Western Europe

The Italian President

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Italy’s president Sergio Mattarella made an official statement in favour of Roma while the interior minister Salvini and the mayor of Roma Viginia Raggi both made derogatory ones about Roma.
Well done Mr. President.

– Racist laws led to Roma extermination. In: Ansa. 25.07.2018. http://www.ansa.it/english/news/world/2018/07/25/racist-laws-led-to-roma-extermination_a25fb3a5-61d6-4872-a3b2-6b005e5ae77f.html
– Italian president warns against Roma people discrimination. In: Xinhua. 26.07.2018. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-07/26/c_137348250.htm
– Italian president warns against Roma people discrimination. In: China.org. 26.07.2018. http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2018-07/26/content_57823845.htm [link-preview url=”http://www.ansa.it/english/news/world/2018/07/25/racist-laws-led-to-roma-extermination_a25fb3a5-61d6-4872-a3b2-6b005e5ae77f.html “]

News Western Europe Spain

Alba Flores

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The Spanish actress Alba Flores, who is a Romni, is proud of its her origins. She says this in the interview she gave and repeated it on Instagram, sending a clear message to the Matteo Salvini by using the hashtags «Salvini demission», «Stop racism» and «Stop antitsiganism».

– Nairobi de «La Casa di Carta» contro Matteo Salvini: «Stop al razzismo, dimettiti». In: Vanity Fair. 18.07.2018. https://www.vanityfair.it/show/tv/2018/07/18/alba-flores-nairobi-la-casa-di-carta-contro-matteo-salvini [link-preview url=”https://www.vanityfair.it/show/tv/2018/07/18/alba-flores-nairobi-la-casa-di-carta-contro-matteo-salvini”]

Croatia News Eastern Europe

Croatia and Racism

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A Romni artist in Rijeka was told by a taxi driver that he would not give rides to gypsies and whores …
Summarises well what happens in Croatia.

– Umjetnicu koja izlaže u Rijeci napao vozač: ‘Ne vozim Cigane i ne vozim kurve. Vozim za dom i poglavnika’. In: Novilist. 25.07.2018. http://www.novilist.hr/Vijesti/Hrvatska/Umjetnicu-koja-izlaze-u-Rijeci-napao-vozac-Ne-vozim-Cigane-i-ne-vozim-kurve.-Vozim-za-dom-i-poglavnika?meta_refresh=true [link-preview url=”http://www.novilist.hr/Vijesti/Hrvatska/Umjetnicu-koja-izlaze-u-Rijeci-napao-vozac-Ne-vozim-Cigane-i-ne-vozim-kurve.-Vozim-za-dom-i-poglavnika?meta_refresh=true”]

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No, We Did Not!

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The Hungarian boy scout association stated that they did not willingly discriminate against Roma in the past. We already reported that they are currently directly accused of discrimination against Roma and Jews.

– Hungarian Scouts claim they did not discriminate against Romani applicants. In: Romea. 16.07.2018. http://www.romea.cz/en/news/world/hungarian-scouts-claim-they-did-not-discriminate-against-romani-applicants [link-preview url=”http://www.romea.cz/en/news/world/hungarian-scouts-claim-they-did-not-discriminate-against-romani-applicants”]

Hungary News Eastern Europe

Hungary: Discrimination

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The Hungarian Scout movement is being accused of bias against Roma and other religions. Not really surprising in Hungary and especially in view of the movement’s history.

– HUNGARIAN SCOUTING ASSOCATION IS ACCUSED OF ANTI-ROMA PREJUDICE. In: Hungarian Spectrum. 12.07.2018. http://hungarianspectrum.org/2018/07/12/hungarian-scouting-assocation-is-accused-of-anti-roma-prejudice/ [link-preview url=”http://hungarianspectrum.org/2018/07/12/hungarian-scouting-assocation-is-accused-of-anti-roma-prejudice/”]

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UK Discrimination

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A pub chain is backing a campaign against discrimination of Roma and Travellers. Nice, but it is the consequence of a court case in 2015 where Travellers were denied entry in those very pubs.

– Wetherspoon backs campaign against Traveller and Gypsy discrimination. In: The Guardian. 02.07.2018. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jul/02/wetherspoon-backs-campaign-against-traveller-and-gypsy-discrimination [link-preview url=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jul/02/wetherspoon-backs-campaign-against-traveller-and-gypsy-discrimination”]

News Eastern Europe Slovakia

Slovakia Racism

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In Banská Bystrica, a Slovak man shot at Roma who were working on the grounds of an apartment block and then raised a Nazi flag on his balcony.

– Slovakia: Man shoots at Romani groundskeepers, then hangs Nazi flag from his window, is now in custody. In: Romea. 03.07.2018. http://www.romea.cz/en/news/world/slovakia-man-shoots-at-romani-groundskeepers-then-hangs-nazi-flag-from-his-window-is-now-in-custody#.WztPj1sm6hw.twitter [link-preview url=”http://www.romea.cz/en/news/world/slovakia-man-shoots-at-romani-groundskeepers-then-hangs-nazi-flag-from-his-window-is-now-in-custody#.WztPj1sm6hw.twitter”]

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Roma in Catalonia

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A little-known minority in a region that is trying to gets its independence. They have their own traditions, and are facing the same issues as Roma everywhere, unfortunately.

– Catalonia’s Roma: Fighting stereotypes 600 years after migration. In: Al Jazeera. 05.07.2018. https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/catalonia-roma-fighting-stereotypes-600-years-migration-180326160726571.html [link-preview url=”https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/catalonia-roma-fighting-stereotypes-600-years-migration-180326160726571.html”]

News Eastern Europe Ukraine

Ukraine and Racism

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An essay on the roots of racism against Roma in the Ukraine. This article points out at politics and at the upcoming elections as well as the increased nationalism that rose in Ukraine following the Dombas and Crimea cises.

– Расисты и ксенофобы: Зачем украинцев убеждают, что они ненавидят цыган. In: Depo.UA. 02.07.2018. https://www.depo.ua/rus/politics/rasisti-i-ksenofobi-navischo-ukrayinciv-perekonuyut-scho-voni-ne-lyublyat-romiv-20180702799258 [link-preview url=”https://www.depo.ua/rus/politics/rasisti-i-ksenofobi-navischo-ukrayinciv-perekonuyut-scho-voni-ne-lyublyat-romiv-20180702799258″]

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