Housing – rroma.org https://rroma.org Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:13:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Housing – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Desegregation? https://rroma.org/desegregation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=desegregation Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:13:02 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35718 The regional council for ethnic and integration issues in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria,  will discuss the desegregation of minorities, following a meeting between local officials and the Amalipe Center leadership.

Key topics include school retention for children, overcoming segregation, preventing youth aggression, and addressing early marriages, with a report to be presented to the government based on expert opinions.

The Amalipe Center is actively working with schools and conducting a mental health survey among minority representatives, while advocating for civic engagement and addressing the lack of political representation for Roma and minorities since 2009.

  • Областна администрация и “Амалипе” с инициатива срещу сегрегацията в региона. In: Borbag. 19.10.2026. https://www.borbabg.com/2026/10/19/oblastna-administratsiya-i-amalipe/
  • Областният съвет за етнически и интеграционни въпроси във Велико Търново ще обсъди десегрегацията на малцинствата в региона. In: Utro Ruse. 189.10.2026.https://utroruse.com/amp/1328681/
]]> Slovenia and Croatia https://rroma.org/slovenia-and-croatia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slovenia-and-croatia Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:07:37 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35650 Slovenia and Croatia are collaborating to improve the situation of the Roma community through joint initiatives and solutions in key areas affecting their lives.

Key focus areas include better living conditions, education and employment opportunities, combating anti-Roma discrimination, and strengthening political representation for Roma.

The meeting aimed to foster long-term partnerships and develop concrete project proposals based on the actual needs of the Roma community.

]]> Illegal Building https://rroma.org/illegal-building/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=illegal-building Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:12:49 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35435 Authorities demolished an illegally constructed building in the Roma settlement of Brezje–Žabjak, following a legal order from the construction inspectorate.

The police provided protection during the demolition, as the building was erected without proper permits on municipal land.

The municipality of Novo mesto has been actively working towards the legal regulation and gradual legalization of Roma settlements for several years.

]]> Housing in Serbia https://rroma.org/housing-in-serbia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=housing-in-serbia Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:09:26 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35426 A significant number of Roma in Serbia live in informal and substandard settlements, lacking access to basic utilities and safe living conditions, prompting YUROM Center to call for prioritizing housing solutions for Roma by state and local institutions.

On International Housing Day, YUROM Center emphasizes that adequate housing remains unattainable for many Roma families and is a matter of human rights and Serbia’s European integration.

The organization urges authorities to prioritize housing issues for Roma through investments in infrastructure, social housing, and measures to prevent further segregation, asserting that adequate housing is essential for dignity and equal participation in society.

]]> Forced Evictions https://rroma.org/forced-evictions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forced-evictions Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:08:30 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35423 The forced eviction of Roma families from their homes in Bulgaria leads to severe long-term consequences, worsening social isolation and vulnerability, especially for children.

A report by the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee highlights that 90% of eviction orders since 2012 target Roma homes, despite widespread illegal construction across all ethnic groups.

The report calls for legislative changes to ensure protections against arbitrary evictions and emphasizes the need for social housing policies and training for authorities on housing rights.

]]> Housing Discrimination? https://rroma.org/housing-discrimination/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=housing-discrimination Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:18:58 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35147 A young Romni, B.R., raised in child protection, has written an open letter to the mayor of Cluj, Emil Boc, questioning why she and others like her do not receive social housing despite being educated and employed.

B.R. shares her experiences of discrimination and emphasizes that not all Roma should be judged based on the actions of a few, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of her community.

She highlights the need for social housing criteria to be reconsidered, suggesting that those who work and contribute to society should be prioritized over those who perpetuate negative stereotypes.

]]> Cluj and Roma https://rroma.org/cluj-and-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cluj-and-roma Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:22:06 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35107 Local councilor Dragoș Roșianu criticized fellow councilor Daniel Meze for generalizing about relocated Roma families after a fire incident, urging him to verify facts directly with affected families.

The fire, which affected 16 apartments, was attributed to an electrical issue, not the ethnicity of the residents, highlighting the need for responsible administration and fact-based discussions.

Roșianu emphasized the importance of integration and support for Roma families, rejecting stigmatization and calling for constructive dialogue to address any issues within the community.

]]> Flop https://rroma.org/flop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flop Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:47:14 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35058 A protest in Cluj-Napoca against the relocation of families from the Pata Rât landfill attracted fewer than 20 participants, mostly young people under 35, and was organized by a group known for anti-LGBTQ and anti-abortion actions.

Protesters expressed hateful sentiments towards the Roma community and criticized local authorities, claiming that the relocation project unfairly benefits homeless individuals at the expense of hardworking citizens.

The local government clarified that only 50 apartments were purchased for relocation, funded primarily by external grants, and that the project aims to gradually relocate families from Pata Rât by 2030.

]]> Sinti in Duisburg https://rroma.org/sinti-in-duisburg/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sinti-in-duisburg Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:08:06 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34878 Sinti families have been residing in Duisburg since the 1970s, living in container homes.

They are currently facing fears of being displaced from their homes.

The situation has led to increasing desperation among the Sinti community.

]]> Some SMARK Results … https://rroma.org/some-smark-results/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=some-smark-results Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:05:27 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34790 The report reveals that 51% of Roma communities in Slovakia lack sidewalks, with many also facing barriers like rivers or railways separating them from the rest of the municipality. While the Sociographic Mapping of Roma Communities (SMARK 2025) indicates improvements in technical infrastructure since 2019, particularly in water supply, sewage, electricity, and public lighting,

significant disparities remain between Roma localities and surrounding municipalities, particularly in access to gas and other utilities.

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