Relocation – rroma.org https://rroma.org Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:38:59 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Relocation – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Cluj and Roma https://rroma.org/cluj-and-roma-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cluj-and-roma-2 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:38:59 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=35123 Local NGOs in Cluj, particularly TAC.social, criticize a protest against the relocation of Roma families from Pata Rât, emphasizing the need for discussions based on the realities of the community.

The protest, organized by the Identitarian Community Association of Romania, attracted only about 12 participants and was marked by inflammatory rhetoric against the Roma community.

TAC.social calls for greater awareness and understanding of the living conditions in Pata Rât, inviting people to engage directly with the community rather than relying on prejudiced narratives.

]]> Relocation – Slovak View https://rroma.org/relocation-slovak-view/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=relocation-slovak-view Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:31:16 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34368 The relocation of several Roma families from an illegal settlement in Košice to Hungary has sparked political support for local mayor Lenka Kovačevičová from Zoroslav Kollár and his party, Právo na pravdu.

Kollár views the controversy surrounding the relocation as a positive step, advocating for better living conditions for both Roma and non-Roma communities.

Martin Halás from Právo na pravdu claims that families moving to Hungary faced police harassment, leading to legal actions against the Hungarian police and appeals to various political entities.

]]> Relocation – Hungarian Reporting https://rroma.org/relocation-hungarian-reporting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=relocation-hungarian-reporting Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:30:21 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34365 Lenka Kovačevičová, Mayor of the Košice-Lázně District, claims there are 15 illegal settlements in Košice, housing around 2600 people in dire conditions without basic utilities, prompting the formation of a civic association to assist affected families.

The mayor of Košice apparently supports the relocation of Roma families to Szalonna, Hungary, emphasizing their right to freedom of movement and criticizing media narratives suggesting forced relocations.

The Právo na pravdu party advocates for Roma issues, with leaders expressing confidence in addressing these social problems if Kovačevičová becomes mayor, while criticizing the current mayor and Hungarian authorities for their treatment of Roma citizens.

]]> Fire and Relocation https://rroma.org/fire-and-relocation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fire-and-relocation Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:47:03 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34242 On the night of Wednesday to Thursday, there was a fire in the settlement of Lubina in the Nad jazerom district of Košice, Slovakia. This is the settlement out of which some families moved to Hungary.

The Lubina settlement has been in the news in both Slovak and Hungarian media in recent weeks. The whole case began to develop in mid-July, when the demolition of the illegal Lubina settlement began in the city district, where about 200 Roma live without water and electricity.

According to the article, the fire could have been caused by arson.

]]> Relocation – Continued https://rroma.org/relocation-continued-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=relocation-continued-4 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:29:46 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34203 Two articles on the relocation of Roma from Slovakia to Hungary. One, in a half humouristic view, suggest to mayors with a “Roma problem” to buy houses for them in Hungary. It highlights that these actions are taken in view of upcoming election. In the second, Alexander Daško, the government’s plenipotentiary for Roma communities says there will be no large scale relocations.

]]> Relocation – Continued https://rroma.org/relocation-continued-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=relocation-continued-3 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:12:25 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34167 The issue of Roma families who moved from Košice, Slovakia, to Szalonna, Hungary, and recently returned is still a topic of discussion, with no agreement reached between Hungarian and Slovak representatives after a four-hour meeting.

A businessman from Farkaslyuk has offered jobs and housing to the Roma families, stating that he has successfully employed Slovak Roma for twenty years and believes in treating them with respect.

Despite the offer, some communities are resistant to accepting families from Slovakian slums, indicating a divide in attitudes towards the Roma community.

]]> Relocation https://rroma.org/relocation-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=relocation-6 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:19:32 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34094 The story of the the Roma families evicted from a settelment in Košice, Slovakia, who relocated to Szalonna, Hungary seems to have taken another turn.

Two Roma families, who apparently do not speak Hungarian and live in deep poverty, have reportedly left Szalonna for Košice, but it is unclear if their departure is permanent or temporary.

Local residents expressed fears of mass resettlement of Roma families from Slovakia, prompting the Szalonna municipality to quickly pass a regulation to prevent further relocations.

The situation has drawn political attention, with a mayoral candidate in Košice using the issue to gain popularity, while the families face challenges due to language barriers and lack of social services in their new location.

]]> Relocation https://rroma.org/relocation-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=relocation-5 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:30:26 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34068 Authorities in Hungary are investigating the relocation of Roma families from the illegal settlement in Košice, Slovakia, to Hungary, focusing on the organization and funding of the process.

The relocation, which began in July, has raised concerns about the rights of the residents, including access to healthcare and education, as the government was informed only shortly before the move.

The mayor of the district claims the move was voluntary and aimed at helping families improve their living conditions, while a police investigation has been initiated following a complaint regarding the legality of the relocation.

]]> Relocation … https://rroma.org/relocation-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=relocation-4 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:08:07 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=34051 That was to be expected. After the relocation of Roma from Slovakia to Szalonna, Hungary, the extreme-right movement “Mi Hazánk”manifested itself.

It is urging government officials to “protect” the village of Szalonna from the relocation of residents from troubled neighborhoods in Košice, citing concerns over mass migration.

The Hungarian Ministry of Interior is investigating the relocation of Roma families from the Lubina settlement in Košice, focusing on the legality and transparency of the real estate transactions involved.

The demolition of the Lubina settlement, which affected seven families from a marginalized Roma community, has been described as highly unusual by the Slovak government’s commissioner for Roma communities.

]]> Relocation https://rroma.org/relocation-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=relocation-3 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:37:57 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33980 Several more articles on the relocation of Slovak Roma to Hungary.

The Hungarian Ministry of Interior is investigating the relocation of Roma families from the Lubina settlement in Košice to Szalonna, focusing on the legality and organization of the real estate transactions involved.

Concerns from Szalonna residents regarding safety are being taken seriously, and the ministry plans to collaborate with Slovak authorities to clarify the situation.

The mayoral candidate for Košice, Miroslav Sabol, has filed a criminal complaint regarding the eviction of the illegal Lubina settlement, while the local mayor insists the process was not politically motivated and was organized through the non-profit sector.

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