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Outrageous !

April 10, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

An outrageous article in the British Sun tabloid (and also in the Express). Shows the low level of journalism, all the prejudices and stereotypes. It is also clearly serving a political purpose, namely EU exit… So by depicting Rroma as thieves and raiding social security one drives people towards Brexit …

SHAME and BAD!

Exiting EU may be the only way Britain can dump gypsy gangsters building lavish mansions with YOUR cash. In: The Sun. 29.03.2016. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/7033413/Exiting-EU-may-be-the-only-way-Britain-can-dump-gypsy-gangsters.html
REVEALED: How YOU pay for Roma gypsy palaces – UK benefits funding Romanian mansions. In: The Express. 30.03.2016. https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/656553/Roma-gypsy-palaces-quit-EU-benefits-Brexit

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Garbage …

April 10, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

A story of Rroma “selling” their daughter to another family in Spain. In fact, a tradition of arranged marriages found among Vlax (originally Romanian Rroma) dating back to slavery. You had to pay the owner of the girl to have her go with the husbands family.

BAD … Usual stereotypes without any thoughts.

Couple tries to sell daughter for Whisky. In: The Dink Business. 24.03.2016. http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/03/couple-tries-to-sell-daughter-for-whisky/

Germany News Western Europe

Racism in Germany

April 10, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

Two articles on Racism in Germany and on the fact that Rroma are the losers of this debate – unfortunately.

Netzwerk Würmtal. In: Süddeutsche Zeitung. 21.03.2016. http://www.sueddeutsche.de/muenchen/starnberg/hilfe-fuer-asylbewerber-netzwerk-wuermtal-1.2917592
Rassismus ist ein Problem der Mitte. In: Neues Deutschland. 21.03.2016. http://www.neues-deutschland.de/artikel/1005922.rassismus-ist-ein-problem-der-mitte.html

News Western Europe

Anti-Racism

April 10, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

The international day against Racism was at least celebrated in some countries … Not in all, by far judging by the news coverage.

Protest mit Heulsirenen und Trillerpfeifen. In:Bayern Rundfunk. 21.03.2016. http://www.br.de/nachrichten/tag-gegen-rassismus-102.html

Lithuania News Eastern Europe

Lithuania: Rroma Should not Be Forgotten

March 20, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

Several organisations have expressed regrets that Rroma are being ignored in the official Lithuanian history.

Roma should not be erased from Lithuania’s history – Lithuanian daily. In: The Baltic Times. 16.03.2016. http://www.baltictimes.com/roma_should_not_be_erased_from_lithuania_s_history_-_lithuanian_daily/

France News Western Europe

Breizh Again

March 20, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

Breizh-info produced yet another scandalous article with all stereotypes such as criminality, poverty, begging, etc., and full of generalizations. In addition, as the journalists mixes up travelers, Rroma, nomads, he shows his total lack of knowledge and his true intent: Showing Rroma as dirty, poor beggars and thieves.

SHAME!!!

Roms à Carquefou : neuf mois jugés très pénibles par les habitants. In: Breizh-Info. 12.03.2016. http://www.breizh-info.com/2016/03/12/40306/roms-a-carquefou-neuf-mois-juges-penibles-habitants

Finland News Western Europe

Waitresses fined for Discrimination

March 20, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

Two waitresses from Turku in Finland were fined 3’000 Euros for discrimination against Rroma – the waitresses had asked the Rroma to pay in advance…

GOOD!

Two waitresses fined, pay 3,000 euros in damages for discrimination. In: Yle Uutiset. 14.03.2016. http://yle.fi/uutiset/two_waitresses_fined_pay_3000_euros_in_damages_for_discrimination/8743297

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UN Human Rights Chief on Europe

March 20, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

The head of the Human Rights at the UN blasted European politicians for discrimination against refugees, migrants, Muslims, and minorities such as the Rroma.

Better late than never …

UN human rights chief blasts politicians over statements against refugees. In: Kuwait News Agency. 14.03.2016. http://www.kuna.net.kw/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2492551&language=en

Czech Republic News Eastern Europe

Amnesty International and the Czechs

March 20, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

Amnesty International reported discrimination, racism and abuses in the Czech Republic against Rroma. The Czech education ministry who was stated a violating the children human’s rights filed a complaint with the police. The Czech prosecutor found no reason to push for an indictment but nevertheless slammed the report …

If one wanted a proof …

Czech Prosecutor Disses AI’s ‘Pseudo-research’ on Roma Discrimination. In: TOL. 11.03.2016. http://www.tol.org/client/article/25680-czech-amnesty-roma-discrimination-school.html

Kosovo News Eastern Europe

Kosovo Musicians …

March 20, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

The story of the Rroma musicians from Kosovo fighting discrimination is doing the rounds! Good and a good reminder that Rroma were ethnically cleansed away from Kosovo.

Musicians in Kosovo fight anti-Roma prejudice. In: The Christian Science Monitor. 11.03.2016. http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/Change-Agent/2016/0311/Musicians-in-Kosovo-fight-anti-Roma-prejudice
Musicians in Kosovo Fight Anti-Roma Prejudice Stirred Up by War. In: Voice of America. 10.03.2016. http://www.voanews.com/content/musicians-in-kosovo-fight-anti-roma-prejudice-stirred-by-war/3229378.html

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Romania: 160 Years Since Slavery

March 20, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

Another reportage on Romania and Rroma, 160 years after the end of slavery of Rrom ain that country.

Let’s not forget!

Roumanie 2016 : 160 ans après l’abolition de l’esclavage des roms. In: Orphelins de Roumanie. 02.03.2016. http://orphelinsderoumanie.org/160-ans-apres-labolition-de-l-esclavage-des-roms/

France News Western Europe

A Survey in France …

February 7, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

A survey published last week in France is shocking the French. It is about racism, and included questions such as “if your daughter married a Muslim” or “have you ever had problems Rroma, etc.” Well, in this latter case, it seems that 27% of the French (Yes) have encountered problems with Rroma. That is more than one in 4 … We would doubt that one in four French has ever seen or met a Rrom … People were also shocked to find out that this survey was initiated by a Jewish organisation.

Racisme: le sondage qui choque la France. In: Sputnik. 02.02.2016. http://fr.sputniknews.com/france/20160202/1021404126/sondage-choquant-france-racisme.html
Racisme et antisémitisme : malaise au JDD après un étrange sondage. In: Libération. 01.02.2016. http://www.liberation.fr/france/2016/02/01/racisme-et-antisemitisme-malaise-au-jdd-apres-un-etrange-sondage_1430394

France News Western Europe

France: A Canadian Study on Racism

February 7, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

A Canadian Study on racism in France and on the fact that 20’000 Rroma are filling the pages of papers, even though they are an infinitely small minority …

A must read!

“Les facteurs d’une exclusion” In: AFP. 30.01.2016. http://www.sciencepresse.qc.ca/blogue/2016/01/30/etudier-racisme

Germany News Western Europe

Sinti and Rroma in Schoolbooks

February 7, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

An initiative by the government of Hessen aims at teaching children about Sinti and Rroma in Germany, and the overall role of discrimination and the need to fight against segregation.

Good!

Sinti und Roma im Schulunterricht. Lehrmittel zu “Deutschland und die Rolle des Antiziganismus“. In: Osthessen News. 28.01.2016. http://osthessen-news.de/n11522380/lehrmittel-zu-deutschland-und-die-rolle-des-antiziganismus.html

News Western Europe

Footballer Apologises

January 31, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

Daniele De Rossi finally apologised for his racial slur “sh*tty Gypsy” levied at an opponent Mario Mandzukic. Took a while …

De Rossi Tenders Apology for Racial Slur. In: Football Live. 27.01.2016. http://footballlive.ng/footballnews/world-news/de-rossi-tenders-apology-for-gypsy-slur/
Roma midfielder De Rossi apologises for Mandzukic ‘gypsy’ slur. In: Yahoo News. 27.01.2016. https://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/roma-midfielder-rossi-apologises-mandzukic-gypsy-slur-190747419–sow.html
Racism row rocks Roma in Juve loss. In: Capital FM Sports. 25.01.2016. http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/sports/2016/01/25/45609/

News Eastern Europe Slovakia

Slovakia: Rroma Organisations Concerned

January 31, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

Several Rroma Organisations expressed concerns following a series of children death in Rroma ghettoes in that country. They are asking the government to take action and to improve the overall conditions.

Roma organisation concerned about dead children. In: The Slovak Spectator. 27.01.2016. http://spectator.sme.sk/c/20080609/roma-organisation-calls-for-action-concerning-dead-children.html

News Western Europe

UN General Secretary on Holocaust Remembrance

January 31, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

Ban Ki Moon, the UN General Secretary sent a message on the Holocaust Remembrance day. In there, he cites the Rroma as victims of the Holocaust and pleads against discrimination and racism.

UN Secretary-General urges to censure anti-Semitism and attacks on religious, ethnic or other groups. In: Armenpress. 26.01.2016. http://armenpress.am/eng/news/833467/un-secretary-general-urges-to-censure-anti-semitism-and-attacks-on-religious-ethnic-or-other-groups.html

Italy News Western Europe

Footballer Uses Racial Slur

January 31, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

An Italian Footballer, Danielle De Rossi, told another one a “shut up, sh*tty Gypsy”. This has at least started a real discussion on racism and prompted requests of a crack down on such comments and behaviour.

Disgraceful!

Juve, Roma bosses clash as De Rossi accused of racism. In: Yahoo Sports. 24.01.2016. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/juve-roma-bosses-clash-rossi-accused-racism-234755714–sow.html
Daniele De Rossi allegedly calls Mario Mandzukic a “piece of s*** gypsy” during Roma’s loss to Juventus. In: The Mirror. 25.01.2016. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/daniele-de-rossi-allegedly-calls-7241857
Juve, Roma bosses clash as De Rossi accused of racism. In: Ten Play. 25.01.2016. http://tenplay.com.au/news/2016/01/25/juve-roma-bosses-clash-as-de-rossi-accused-of-racism
Italy FA told to crack down on Roma star over gypsy slur. In The Straight Times. 26.01.2016. http://www.nst.com.my/news/2016/01/123993/italy-fa-told-crack-down-roma-star-over-gypsy-slur

News Western Europe

Denoncourt: Theatre, Rroma, Discrimination, and Education

January 31, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

The Canadian Theatre Director Serge Denoncourt on many topics, including Rroma, discrimination, and education.

Serge Denoncourt: «Des coupes en théâtre, ce sont des coupes en éducation» . In: L’Actualité. 21.01.2016. http://www.lactualite.com/culture/citoyen-denoncourt/

Bulgaria News Eastern Europe Russia

Bulgaria in the Western Media

January 24, 2016 Published by: Roma Foundation

An overview of what was said about Bulgaria in European Media. At the bottom: News about Rroma – with all bad stereotypes. And this from a Russian newspaper.

Bad!

Bulgaria in the foreign media. In: Focus News Agency. 23.01.2016. http://www.focus-fen.net/news/2016/01/23/395963/bulgaria-in-the-foreign-media-january-22-roundup.html