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Genova and the Integration of Roma

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Genova and the Integration of Roma

A study by the university of Padua, Italy, surveyed Roma in Genova. There are of course Sinti Piemontese, Bosnian Roma, and more recently arrivals from Romania.

According to research by the University of Padua, conducted as part of the European Hero project, whose leader is Liberitutti Cooperativa Sociale, “of the Roma and Sinti communities present in the city, those relocated following the dismantling of the camp in via Adamoli appear to be the more integrated and recognised, even at an institutional level”.

So if they are given good living conditions, they integrate. What a surprise …

Montenegro News Eastern Europe

Montenegro “Young, brave, loud”

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Montenegro “Young, brave, loud”

The NGO “Center for the Affirmation of the RE Population – CAREP” organized a two-day workshop on the topic of democracy, and 20 young people from the municipalities of Nikšić and Plužine took part.

The workshop was realized as part of the “Young, brave, loud” project.

“With this project, we want to increase the degree of participation of young people in the local community, especially young people from vulnerable groups, and thus contribute to social cohesion in Nikšić and Plužine. Young people are very interested in our activities, and we will also have a two-day training on youth participation, English lessons language, swimming and music, but also a two-month, paid internship program for young people from the RE community”, explained Nardi Ahmetović, executive director of the NGO “CAREP”.

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Slovenia: Action Plan

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Slovenia: Action Plan

An action plan for the development of the Roma community in the area of the municipality of Dobrovnik will be presented shortly. The plan was compiled by the Murska Sobota Development Centre and the Lendava People’s University.

“The action plan for the development of the Roma community in the Municipality of Dobrovnik is not just a text, but a document with clearly defined goals, innovative solutions and concrete steps. We believe that this plan will contribute to a brighter future for the Roma community and the entire municipality. Together, we will build solid bridges between different communities, promote inclusivity, understand aspirations and provide equal opportunities for everyone,” said the Mayor of the Municipality of Dobrovnik, Marjan Kardinar.

News Eastern Europe Slovenia

Slovenia and the Roma “Problem”

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Slovenia and the Roma “Problem”

In the Slovenian municipality of Škocjan, the population feels there is a real Roma “problem”. The question asked is whether a Roma councillor in the municipal council (OS) could help solve the problems? The municipality of Škocjan does not have one, because it is not a “Rom” municipality. About 350 Roma live there, which is 10 percent of the entire population, 20 percent of Roma children attend .

News Eastern Europe Poland

Roma and Poland

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Roma and Poland

A meeting will focus about the situation and challenges of the Roma community in Radom and Masovia. The activities of the Central Council of the Roma in Poland will be presented.Its activities focus on the Roma minority and counteracting the exclusion of Roma on economic, social, educational and health grounds.

Germany News Western Europe

Germany: Integration?

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Germany: Integration?

For several years, a group of Roma from Romania lived in a camp in the middle of Berlin. Now the district wants to put them in apartments and find them official work.

The article asks whether this will work. Alone the question contains a lot of stereotypes …

News Eastern Europe Slovenia

Slovenia and the Roma “Problem”

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Slovenia and the Roma “Problem”

Minister of the Interior Boštjan Poklukar met with the mayor of the municipality of Črnomelj Andrej Kavško. They mainly talked about the removal of the fence on the southern border, the reimbursement of costs due to the increased control of the state border and Roma issues. A few days ago, the minister also had a conversation with the mayors of Novomeje and Kočevo. Regarding the Roma problem, he emphasized the intensive work of the police in the local community, especially in preventive measures. At the same time, he also pointed out that the success and efficiency of the work depend not only on the police, but also on the activities of other services in the field of education, urban planning, social services and employment.

That sure will solve the issue …

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Lausanne and Roma

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Lausanne and Roma

Marc Vuilleumier, a MP in the parliament of the canton of Vaud wants a new approach towards Roma in the towns of the canton. He asked the government to develop a policy of inclusion rather than discrimination and repression, especially for families with children. The elected representative proposed to draw inspiration from the experience of a “transition village” in Montpellier (F).

News Eastern Europe Slovakia

Slovakia and Roma

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Slovakia and Roma

Gataum Rana,  who, after eight months of living in Slovakia and after regularly traveling around this beautiful country, is firmly convinced that the Roma minority is the biggest source of Slovakia’s untapped potential.

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Slovakia and Osada

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Slovakia and Osada

A rather bold project in a village in Slovakia: Connect the Roma settlement to the centre of the village. They want people to get closer and know each other better by removing the existing physical barrier.

A common feature of all excluded Roma communities is that they are located on the outskirts of municipalities, often kilometres from the centre, where a person from the majority rarely gets to

News Eastern Europe Slovenia

Slovenia and Roma

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Slovenia and Roma

Urška Klakočar Zupančič, the speaker of the Slovene Parlaiment, received representatives of the Association of Roma Councillors of Slovenia. They pointed out that the situation of the Roma is still bad, and they are also concerned about the low reputation of the Roma in society.

Czech Republic News Eastern Europe

Role Model

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Role Model

Roma university student and futsal talent Dominik Balog says he want to show the way to Roma children. He is completing his bachelor at the university in Prague, where he is studying criminology and will also play in the finals of the Czech futsal league. He was also a member of the delegation of successful Roma students, with whom the presidential couple recently discussed the possibilities of better integration of Roma into Czech society at Prague Castle.

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Slovakia and Integration

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Slovakia and Integration

907 Mio EUR have been secured from the next period of the integration of Roma in Slovakia. The money will contribute to improving the situation of marginalized Roma communities (MRK). The changes also strengthened the position of the plenipotentiary office, as well as the centralization of the entire agenda, which should lead to a more efficient use of funds. Slovak Government Plenipotentiary for Roma communities, Ján Hero, stated this in response to Wednesday’s (May 10) press conference of the member of the Slovak National Council for SaS Vladimír Ledecký, who criticized the state’s current actions in the area of MRK inclusion.

Croatia News Eastern Europe

Spin the Wheel

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Spin the Wheel

Ri Rock Association in partnership with the Roma Youth Organization of Croatia organised the second cultural and artistic event dedicated to Roma culture and art. The event, called “Spin the Inclusive Wheel” aims to promote Roma culture and identity through music and art.

Radio Roža is an internet radio program that is conducted as part of the Gyroscope culture project.

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Slovakia and Roma

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Slovakia and Roma

The Slovak historian and member of the Science Adademy Ondrej Ficeri debated Roma issues:

High unemployment, poor hygiene, low literacy, crime and, most recently, an epidemic of infectious diseases.

He specialised in the Study of the Roma and claims that the situation will not change easily. In the discussion, however, things went really bad. In the debate, they discussed “whether and how to change the mindset of some Roma, who do want sewage and drinking water, but do not want to pay for it.”

According to Ficeri, “No, that cannot be changed in my opinion. But even so, it is the responsibility of the municipality to ensure adequate housing and re-educate residents to pay at least for unavoidable services such as rent, water, electricity. Hopefully it will be beneficial at least in the long run, even though it may seem like throwing peas against a wall at the moment. We cannot do nothing.”

So basically, Roma are incapable to adapt and change … Nice statements.

Bosnia News Eastern Europe

Bosnia and Roma

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Bosnia and Roma

The head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Brian Aggeler was in Mostar. He insisted that there is a need to improve education and the status of Roma besides fighting corruption in the country.

News Eastern Europe Slovenia

Slovenia and Roma

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Slovenia and Roma

Another article on the speech of the Slovene President Nataša Pirc Musar who stated that the Roma community in our country is still very neglected, without access to basic rights such as drinking water, education, social and health care.

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