A portrait and interview of the Burgenland Romni Danijela Cicvaric, the director of the Vienna Association Romano Centro. Romano Centro has been working since 1991 for helping Roma, combatting discrimination, and promoting integration.
Tag Archives: Media
Roma Vakeren
The third episode of the series ‘Roma Vakeren” speaks about the creation of the Roma and Sinti Holocaust Memorial in Lety u Písek. Other topics include the worship of Black Sarah and the three Marys during the “Gypsy pilgrimage” in the south of France as well as the 20th editions of the World Roma Festival Khamoro.
- O Roma vakeren s Ivetou Demeterovou. In: Radio Žurnal Rozhlas. 25.05.2024. https://radiozurnal.rozhlas.cz/o-roma-vakeren-s-ivetou-demeterovou-9242182
Roma Media
An article in the Serbian press about the first Conference dedicated to the development of media strategy, critical approach and improvement of the position of journalists dealing with issues of the Roma community in Europe which was held in Murska Sobota, Slovenia May 20-22.
One of the key problems faced by Roma in media across Europe is the lack of young Roma who want to engage in journalism. According to the article, Serbia is leading the way with many young Roma engaged in Journalism.
- Republika Srbija kao nosilac medijske romske strategije za sve evropske zemlje. In: Telegraf. 22.05.2024. https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/srbija/3895634-republika-srbija-kao-nosilac-medijske-romske-strategije-za-sve-evropske-zemlje
Slovenia and Roma Media
A round-table on the role of Roma media was held in the Research and Education Centre Dvorec Rakičan. there was a round table on the role of the Roma media and information on the current situation.
The main theme was the discussion about how important the Roma media are for the Roma community and how to deepen cooperation between them throughout Europe.
- Romski mediji igrajo pomembno vlogo pri ohranjanju romske identitete in culture. In: Sobota Info. 21.05.2024. https://sobotainfo.com/novica/lokalno/romski-mediji-igrajo-pomembno-vlogo-pri-ohranjanju-romske-identitete-kulture/239543
Paleta
The program of the Radio Television of Vojvodina in Romanes.
- Paleta (romski) – 20.05.2024. RTV Serbia. 20.05.2024. https://media.rtv.rs/sr_lat/paleta-romski/92272
Slovenia and Roma
Two very different articles about Roma in Slovenia. One about a brawl between Roma in a town, the other, about children in a Roma (segregated?) kindergarten cleaning up the surroundings.
- Pred prodajalno v Šentjerneju sta se stepli skupini Romov. In: Moja Dolenjska. 22.04.2024. https://moja-dolenjska.si/pred-prodajalno-v-sentjerneju-sta-se-stepli-skupini-romov/
- Romski otroci očistili okolico vrtca Pikapolonica v Brezju. In: Novo Mesto. 22.04.2024. https://novomesto.si/dogajanje/novice/2024042213535828/romski_otroci_ocistili_okolico_vrtca_pikapolonica_v_brezju/
Journalism Award
Excellence in Journalism Award is an award for ethical reporting on Roma and the fight against racism and anti-Gypsyism through the media. This award aims to promote a positive image of Roma and marginalized communities in the media, particularly with regard to women and children. It directly contributes to the European objectives of promoting an image without stereotypes and positive examples in order to drive a change in public perception.
- Prix d’excellence du journalisme – reportage éthique sur les Roms et lutte contre le racisme et l’antitsiganisme à travers les medias. In: Council of Europe. https://www.coe.int/fr/web/roma-and-travellers/-/journalism-excellence-awards-ethical-reporting-on-roma-and-fight-against-racism-and-anti-gypsyism-through-the-media
Paleta
Every weekday in the morning slot from 10.05am on TV1 and replays at 4.10pm on TV2, Paleta brings pictures and words from life, stories about ordinary people, reports on events and processes important for the preservation of cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversity in Vojvodina. Reports, life stories, information, documentary shows, events, problems and solutions…
One of the broadcasting languages is Romanes.
- Paleta (romski) – 11.03.2024. RTV Serbia. 11.03.2024. https://media.rtv.rs/sr_lat/paleta-romski/90380
Slovakia: Roma Magazine
The Roma magazine is dedicated to the Memory of Ľudovít Didi. Teacher, dissident, participant in the anti-communist resistance and the first Romany writer of novels in Slovak literature. As well as memories of the victims of the Roma Holocaust.
- Dobrý deň, Patria – rómsky. In RTVS. 25.01.2024. https://www.rtvs.sk/televizia/program/18567/446481
Pianist and Presenter
The young pianist Orsolya Lázoková, a Romni from Tornale, Slovakia, where she works as a television presenter at Madrom TV. She is a graduate of the Private Music and Drama Conservatory in R. Sobota and is currently continuing her piano studies in Banská Štiavnica. She enjoys her work as a presenter and editor and gathers new experiences.
- Mladá klaviristka z Tornale je moderátorkou v Madrom TV. In: V Obraze. 29.12.2023. https://vobraze.sk/kultura/mlada-klaviristka-z-tornale-je-moderatorkou-v-madrom-tv/
Czech TV and Racism
Jakub Prachař, a Czech TV moderator, made fun of Roma during the show Česko Slovensko má talent (Czecho Slovakia has talent). The Romano rapper Rytmus in the show loudly declared in Romany “Xas mro kar”.
Jakub Prachař social media account got overwhelmed by reactions.
- Prachař dostává kouř za nejapný žert směrem k Romům: Bylo to trapný, vzkazují mu lidé. In: Extra. 13.12.2023. https://www.extra.cz/prachar-dostava-kour-za-nejapny-zert-smerem-k-romum-bylo-to-trapny-vzkazuji-mu-lide-b2638
Lujan Koka
Ljuan Koka is a Roma political scientist, screenwriter and journalist. He achieved a significant career as a media and socio-political worker, especially in the field of protection of national and ethnic minorities. He also created a television show in Romanes.
The article covers his story.
- Ovaj čovek formirao je prvu televizijsku emisiju na romskom jeziku u svetu! (VIDEO). In: Informer. 21.11.2023. https://informer.rs/vesti/drustvo/849200/sa-o-roma-romi-politikolog-scenarista-novinar#google_vignette
Polish Campaign
An article in the Ukrainian press about the polish campaign calling on tech giants Google, Meta and Netflix to improve their services and products to be more inclusive of Roma people.
- «Meta, где флаг ромов в твоих эмодзи?»: билборды призвали известные компании остановить ромофобию. In: MMR. 07.11.2023. https://mmr.ua/ru/show/meta-gde-flag-romov-v-tvoyih-emodzi-bilbordy-prizvali-izvestnye-kompanii-ostanovit-romofobiyu
Czech Republic, Media, and Roma
Surprise: Roma face discrimination and negative portraying in the media in the Czech Republic…
- ROMANI PEOPLE FACE DISCRIMINATION AND NEGATIVE MEDIA PORTRAYAL IN CZECHIA. In: Balkan Insights. 01.11.2023. https://balkaninsight.com/2023/11/01/romani-people-face-discrimination-and-negative-media-portrayal-in-czechia/
Planeta
A reminder about the Television show in Vojvodina in Romanes and Serbian.
- Палета (ромски) – 23.10.2023. In: RTV.rs. 23.10.2023. https://media.rtv.rs/sr_ci/paleta-romski/86739
So Vakeres?
The Roma show So vakeres (What are you talking about?) is broadcasted twice a month and is created by Roma journalists. It provides an opportunity to preserve Roma culture and present it to those who do not yet know it. Their creators hope and wish that these shows would also help to reduce prejudice against the Roma.
- Kaj govoriš? = So vakeres? In: TV-Spored. 21.10.2023. https://tv-spored.siol.net/kanal/slo1/oddaja/kaj-govoris-so-vakeres/705663271/datum/20231021
Romano voďi
A new magazine has been launched in the Czech Republic: Romano vod’i. In this first edition, an article on Jan Cibula, first Rom medical doctor and one of the original founders of the International Romani Union, Jan Ort, a Rom and activist, and Lucie Fuková, a Roma representative.
- První romský lékař Ján Cibuľa, rozhovor s romistou Janem Ortem, studentky v osadách na Slovensku. Vyšlo podzimní Romano voďi. In: Romea. 16.10.2023. https://romea.cz/cz/domaci/prvni-romsky-lekar-jan-cibula-rozhovor-s-romistou-janem-ortem-studentky-v-osadach-na-slovensku-vyslo-podzimni-romano-vodi
Serbia: Planeta
Not to forget the weekly Planeta in Serbia.
- Палета (ромски) – 18.09.2023. In: RTVS. https://media.rtv.rs/sr_ci/paleta-romski/85874
Roma and Czech Media
Roma are mostly presented negatively in the media, they still face discrimination! This follows from a survey by Romea. Respondents to the survey had the opportunity to choose Roma personalities, who were then invited by the first Roma internet television to the Desetiminutovka Plus program. “Some mentioned specific names, others just fields from which Roma should be invited to our program. Some of the names of Romany personalities that appeared in the poll, we have already had as guests on the show.
- Romové jsou v médiích prezentováni většinou záporně, stále čelí diskriminaci! Vyplývá to z ankety serveru Romea.cz, respondenti také vybírali hosty Desetiminutovky. In: Romea. 28.08.2023.https://romea.cz/cz/domaci/romove-jsou-v-mediich-prezentovani-vetsinou-zaporne-vyplyva-to-z-ankety-serveru-romea-cz-respondenti-take-vybirali-hosty-desetiminutovky
On October 23 last year, the Roma newsroom of Radio Television Serbia started broadcasting a program, called “Romanipen”. Every week, the show broadcasts topics and current events that deal with the problems and life of the Roma. The content is in Romani and Serbian.
- Ромски медији. In : RTS. 28.08.2023. https://www.rts.rs/radio/radio-beograd-1/5262519/romski-mediji.html
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