Expulsion – rroma.org https://rroma.org Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:44:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Expulsion – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Slovenia: Demolition https://rroma.org/slovenia-demolition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovenia-demolition Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:44:28 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33956 Amnesty International Slovenia and the Legal Network for the Protection of Democracy accuse the Novo Mesto municipality of failing to provide housing after the demolition of a woman’s home in a Roma settlement, citing violations of human rights and legal procedures. The municipality is enforcing demolition orders on illegal constructions in a Roma settlement, leading to protests from the Roma community.

It defends its actions, stating it was obligated to enforce a legal decision regarding the illegal structure and denies any wrongdoing regarding the individual’s rights.

A representative of the Roma community expresses frustration over the lack of support from the municipality, highlighting ongoing issues with access to basic utilities and the need for better living conditions. Roma leaders criticize the head of the Roma Association for inaction and demand legal protection and alternative housing for affected residents.

]]> Filipovtsi https://rroma.org/filipovtsi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=filipovtsi Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:42:31 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33947 The Roma neighbourhood of Filipovtsi in Sofia, Bulgaria, saw the destruction of several buldings (deemed illegal) and resulted in a plethora of articles in the Bulgarian press.

25 “illegal” agricultural structures were demolished by the municipality, leading to the removal of over 40 horses, which caused tension between residents and journalists.

Apparently some journalists were attacked and injured.

Local authorities emphasized that the operation targeted only illegal structures on private land and would not affect residential buildings.

Roma residents expressed concern over the removal of the horses, which they rely on for income, and dissatisfaction with the cleanup of debris left after the demolition.

]]> “Illegal” https://rroma.org/illegal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=illegal Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:38:40 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33872 A new operation to remove so-called “illegal constructions” in the Roma neighborhood “Lozenets” in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, has been scheduled, with over 400 illegal structures already removed.

The regional governor emphasized the need for coordination among institutions and the importance of humane execution of the removal process, despite the legal obligations.

Social services have reported that some residents have expressed a desire for municipal housing, but no applications for temporary accommodation have been submitted yet.

]]> French Chronicle … https://rroma.org/french-chronicle-279/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=french-chronicle-279 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 07:33:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=24643 Not much about Roma this week in France. Two articles about the expulsion of 50 Roma due to the Paralympics, their camp being on the trade of a competition. A judge has nevertheless put conditions on this expulsion. In Noisy-le-Sec, the evacuation of a camp has been delayed, due to an epidemic situation. Finally, two Romnja have been caught in a burglary and immediately judged.

]]> Lausanne: Expulsion https://rroma.org/lausanne-expulsion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lausanne-expulsion Sun, 31 Mar 2024 07:57:46 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=23499 Several Roma families currently living in a formerly building will need to leave the place by Sunday. They fear that no alternative lodgement will be provided.

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