Police – rroma.org https://rroma.org Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:41:30 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Police – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Police Razzia https://rroma.org/police-razzia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-razzia Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:41:30 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35598 The Achaia Police Employees Union congratulated officers involved in a large-scale operation in the Roma settlement of Eglikada, Patras, leading to the arrest of two individuals with outstanding warrants for serious crimes.

The Union highlighted issues of understaffing and lack of modern equipment in police services, pledging to advocate for better staffing, resources, and legal protections for officers.

These actions directed at Roma settlements are increasingly common in Greece.

]]> Southern Slovenia and Roma https://rroma.org/southern-slovenia-and-roma-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=southern-slovenia-and-roma-3 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:03:39 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35461 Three government ministers met with mayors from southeastern Slovenia and Posavje to discuss security and social issues in areas with Roma populations, as well as potential solutions.

The mayors expressed concerns that security has worsened despite police presence, reiterating similar sentiments from three months ago.

Interior Minister Franci Matoz acknowledged that while police are fulfilling their duties, the security situation remains unsatisfactory, emphasizing the need for improvements in the judicial system.

Mayor Gregor Macedoni highlighted the importance of addressing social policy and employment for Roma communities, focusing on the root causes of public order violations.

Economic Minister Anže Logar stressed that social benefits should come with responsibilities, urging Roma to engage in community work and improve their employment rates.

]]> French Chronicle … https://rroma.org/french-chronicle-378/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=french-chronicle-378 Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:33:07 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35357 Four associations have filed a complaint against an “illegal ethnic file” maintained by the gendarmerie regarding Roma and travelers. The existence of such files has always been denied by the French government.

Other news are moreof the usual. Gendarmes  arrested Roma stealing car loading cables; a contestation ongoing for the elections in a commune near Nantes, and a French politicia stating that we’d have all the means to integrate these Roma (after all they have been there for more than 20 years, and there are not more than 30’000 of them).

]]> Roma Students and Police … https://rroma.org/roma-students-and-police/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-students-and-police Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:18:22 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35334 In the Maramureș County for the 2026-2027 school year, there are 3,872 Roma students enrolled, including 306 high school students.

During the computer allocation process on July 16, 40 candidates were assigned to places specifically allocated for Roma students, with four coming from other counties.

The local prefecture is actively disseminating information about admission opportunities to Roma communities, with online registration open until October 4, 2026.

Cristina Moldovan, a representative of the Maramureș County Prefecture, also presented information provided by the Maramureș County Police Inspectorate regarding the allocation of places for Roma candidates in the admission competitions for two educational institutions.

]]> Greece: Motion https://rroma.org/greece-motion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=greece-motion Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:15:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34851 Four members of the New Left party in Greece raised concerns in Parliament about alleged racist targeting of Roma by the Greek police during the “ENTOΣ” operation, particularly regarding the attempted eviction of a Roma community in Thessaloniki.

The European Commissioner for Human Rights has intervened, highlighting police practices that involve heavily armed forces in areas associated with Roma, raising issues of ethnic targeting and police violence.

The MPs are demanding detailed reports from the government on the number of police checks, arrests, and legal proceedings involving the Roma community, questioning the justification for the extensive police actions given the relatively small number of arrests compared to the population.

]]> Police Operation https://rroma.org/police-operation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-operation Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:09:33 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34414 A police operation in the Roma settlements of Aspropyrgos led to the arrest of 16 individuals for electricity theft, with 2,380 meters of illegally used cables removed by the DEDDHE (Public Power Corporation).

The arrested individuals face charges for electricity theft and violations of the Road Traffic Code, including driving without a license and not wearing seatbelts.

The operation involved multiple police units and was coordinated by the Western Attica Police Directorate, with support from traffic police and a drone.

]]> Murder Case https://rroma.org/murder-case/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=murder-case Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:37:38 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34378 A brutal murder occurred in the town of Sŭedinenie, Plovdiv. The victim is a 21-year-old Rom and the perpetrator is a former police officer.

The victim had a history of criminal behavior, primarily theft, and was known to have mental health issues, which complicated his legal situation. The deceased, Mitko, had a history of robbing former police officer Todor Lapkov, who ultimately killed him after a confrontation over a theft.

]]> Clashes in Greece https://rroma.org/clashes-in-greece/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clashes-in-greece Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:29:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34362 Two police officers were slightly injured during a clash with a group of young individuals attempting to free an 18-year-old suspect outside the Police Station in Piniou, Greece.

The incident occurred on August 15, when the police were attacked by three young Roma individuals while escorting the detained suspect, who was wanted for fraud.

Targeted police operations in Roma settlements were conducted in Argolis, Corinthia, and Messinia, resulting in the arrest of 14 individuals for various offenses.

In Argolis, 21 individuals were checked, leading to 5 arrests, while in Corinthia and Messinia, 13 and 21 individuals were checked respectively, with 4 and 5 arrests made.

This is escalating …

]]> Neo-Nazis in Bulgaria https://rroma.org/neo-nazis-in-bulgaria-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=neo-nazis-in-bulgaria-2 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:28:27 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34359 The Bulgarian police raides a private club associated with the international neo-Nazi organization “Blood and Honour” in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The organisation is connected to nationalism and recent violent events.

Boryan Rasate, a nationalist figure, expresses disdain for the media’s portrayal of the incident, arguing that the focus on a few Nepalese individuals being attacked overshadows the daily violence faced by Bulgarians.

Rasate claims that the actions of the youth involved in a recent murder were not premeditated but rather a result of youthful recklessness, criticizing the media for sensationalizing the events and diverting attention from more pressing issues in society.

]]> Police Negligence https://rroma.org/police-negligence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-negligence Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:26:24 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34281 The Hungarian Ombudsman has initiated an investigation into police negligence regarding the neo-fascist vigilante group Bűnvadászok, which targets Roma communities, urging law enforcement to take action against their unlawful activities.

The Bűnvadászok, led by a member of the extremist Mi Hazánk party, have been accused of breaking into homes and intimidating residents, particularly targeting Roma individuals, while the police have historically failed to intervene.

The new Prime Minister Péter Magyar has promised to end the era of anti-Roma sentiment and police negligence, emphasizing the need for reforms to restore trust between law enforcement and Romani communities.

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