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Hungary News Eastern Europe

Roma Pride

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Roma Pride

The Roma Pride and Dignity Day will be held in Budapest on October 17, featuring a march and the presentation of a declaration promoting cooperation among Roma communities and democratic actors in Hungary.

The event aims to strengthen community self-esteem and emphasizes the importance of Roma participation in shaping the future of Hungary, addressing issues of social exclusion and unequal access to services.

The march will start at Blaha Lujza Square and end at Puczi Béla Square, with speeches and performances from various artists, highlighting the message of solidarity and partnership.

Bulgaria News Eastern Europe

Manifestation

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Manifestation

Residents of the “Iztok” Roma neighbourhood in Kyustendil—home to 15,000 people—organized a “Say No to Drugs!” protest. Locals report a rising number of drug addicts, including entire families, as well as an increase in fatalities. The protesters called for institutional intervention to ensure more neighborhood residents are enrolled in drug rehabilitation programs.

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Slovenia: Manifestations

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Slovenia: Manifestations

Two articles in the French press about the manifestations and fall out after a man was killed after being aggressed by Roma in Novo Mesto.

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Slovenia: Manifestation

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Slovenia: Manifestation

In Šentjernej, Slovenia, roughly a thousand people manifested and protested against what they see as the state inaction on Roma violence. They made several demands on the government, including ensuring security and adopting appropriate legislation. They set a deadline of mid-September, otherwise the demands will be escalated. It is time for us to be heard and taken into account, they announced.

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Planned Protests

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Planned Protests

in Šentjernej in Slovenia, where, according to media “the Roma issue has reached its peak”, a protest rally will be held on Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m., organized by the local Šentjernej People’s Initiative. The reason for it is the increasingly frequent violent events in the municipality and the fact that state authorities are not taking action. The fundamental rights of citizens, such as security, public order and peace, equality before the law and social justice, are at risk.

Bulgaria News Eastern Europe

Zaharna Fabrika

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Zaharna Fabrika

Two months after the demolition of the illegal buildings in the capital’s “Zaharna Fabrika” district, a flash mob was held in support of the evicted Roma families. The organizers of the peaceful protest demand that the Bulgarian authorities provide all those affected with suitable alternative housing, medical care and social support.

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Not much news: A fire in a Roma camp in the North of France, and many articles about Roma in Nantes trying to get attention about their plight. Manifestations to support them were organised.
Czech Republic News Eastern Europe

Czechia: Attack and Manifestation

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Czechia: Attack and Manifestation

Several dozen Roma gathered on the square in Náchod on Saturday afternoon. According to representatives of the Roma association Náchod, the reason for convening the assembly was growing security concerns. Tensions have risen in the community following an incident last weekend in which a young Rom was assaulted.

The gathering, is meant to draw attention to the growing concerns of Roma about their safety in the city.

The grandmother of the attacked young man spoke at the meeting. “Hopefully it won’t happen again,” she said. She added that she was worried about the safety of Roma children.

Moldova News Eastern Europe

Moldova: Flash Mob

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A flash mob took place in the center of Chisinau on July 7. The mostly Roma participants chanted slogans such as “Stop ethnic discrimination!” or “Stop the hate speech. Yes! Stop inciting hatred against Roma. Yes! Stop inciting hatred towards anyone. Yes!”

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Rome: Manifestation

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A demonstration against racism called “Right to LIFE” took place in the Piazza Santi Apostoli in Rome at in memory of Patrik Guarnieri, the Roma boy who died in prison in Castrogno in Teramo.

Giulia Di Rocco, President of the Mistipè Party, the first Roma and Sinti party was the promoter of the event in collaboration with the Roma in Progress association of Isernia and the Roma Centre of Avezzano.

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