Tag Archives: Stereotypes

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Hamidović Family

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Hamidović Family

Roberto Hamidović and six family members were sentenced for forcing children into mass pickpocketing in Paris, with Hamidović receiving eight years in prison and a €500,000 fine.

The family, Roma from Bosnia, was involved in various crimes including human trafficking and organized theft, with children used to evade prosecution.

The fact thagt this appears in Slovenia, with strong views about Roma “criminality” highlights how one family can severely damage the image of an entire population.

Bad.

News Eastern Europe Romania

Cluj and Roma

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Cluj and Roma

Local councilor Dragoș Roșianu criticized fellow councilor Daniel Meze for generalizing about relocated Roma families after a fire incident, urging him to verify facts directly with affected families.

The fire, which affected 16 apartments, was attributed to an electrical issue, not the ethnicity of the residents, highlighting the need for responsible administration and fact-based discussions.

Roșianu emphasized the importance of integration and support for Roma families, rejecting stigmatization and calling for constructive dialogue to address any issues within the community.

News Western Europe Spain

Shooting

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Shooting

A shooting incident in Valencia involving rival Roma families resulted in one death and three injuries, with four men arrested. The violence escalated from a family argument between two young cousins, leading to a brawl and gunfight in the streets.

The victim, shot multiple times, died shortly after being hospitalized, while one of the arrested men was also injured in the incident.

You can only wonder at the use of sentences such as “clans of Roma gypsy origin”. They really don’t know what they are talking about …

Lithuania News Eastern Europe

“Gypsy” Fest

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“Gypsy” Fest

The annual GYPSY FEST parade in Vilnius attracted significant attention, featuring colorful performances, traditional Romani culture, and a free concert at Kudirkos Square.

Organizers emphasized the festival’s mission to combat stereotypes and promote understanding of Romani culture through various activities and messages displayed in the city.

This year’s event included a talent competition for young Roma, showcasing their abilities and encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones.

News Switzerland

Switzerland and Roma

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Switzerland and Roma

A blog, “Inside Paradeplatz”, usually more specialised in finance news and gossips in Switzerand, published an article about an attack against an antiquarian in his shop in the centre of Zurich. He was hit, and the attacked fled with ca. 600 Swiss Francs. It states the attacker was “presumably Roma”… We’d be interested to know what prompted this comment.

It looks like stereotyping…

Croatia News Eastern Europe

Attempted Murder

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Attempted Murder

A 15-year-old boy in Velika Gorica, Croatia, is under investigation for attempted murder and other serious crimes after allegedly stabbing a 14-year-old classmate and a 59-year-old school janitor.

The juvenile has been placed in pre-trial detention due to concerns about witness tampering and the risk of reoffending.

In several newspapers, the boy is said to be a Rom.

The Roma National Minority Council condemned attempts to stigmatize the entire Roma community based on the actions of one individual, emphasizing that violence should be attributed to the perpetrator, not their ethnicity.

Serbia

Mythology …

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Mythology …

According to the article, in Romani culture, women’s skirts held significant power, capable of shaming men for life with just a touch, rooted in complex ideas of purity and impurity. So far so good.

The article continues by stating that female infidelity was punishable by death, while male infidelity faced milder consequences, leading women to use the ‘impurity’ of their skirts as a means of revenge against unfaithful husbands. This is total nonsense. No death penalties are ever recorded in traxditional tribunals (except in a few cases for collaborators after the war.

The next statement is also a misinterpretation. The tradition of using skirts as a form of punishment highlights a paradox where women, despite being seen as ritually impure, wielded a powerful tool against male infidelity, reflecting resilience within patriarchal constraints. Women are not ritually impure, only during menses. And this has nothing to do on male infidelity …

Latvia News Eastern Europe

Representation

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Representation

A scientific conference titled “Man at the Crossroads of Ideologies” was held in Talsi, Latvia, focusing on the interpretation of 20th-century cultural heritage.

Discussions highlighted the complexities of historical narratives, particularly regarding the representation of marginalized communities such as the Roma and Jews in Latvian museums.

The conference emphasized the importance of understanding historical context and encouraging critical questioning rather than providing simplistic answers.

News Eastern Europe Romania

Sacha Baron Cohen

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Sacha Baron Cohen

The village of Glod in Romania, known for its Roma community, was the setting for Sacha Baron Cohen’s satirical documentary about Kazakhstan in 2006, which received a Golden Globe.

Two decades later, the community still remembers the dubious production methods and betrayals associated with the film, sharing their experiences with a British journalist.

The article reflects on the historical context of the Romani people in Glod, their past as nomads and serfs, and the village’s name, which means ‘mud’ in Romanian.

Greece News Western Europe

Greek Editorial …

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Greek Editorial …

In a reputed Greek newspaper, I Kathimerini, a Journalist, Takis Theodoropoulos went on rampage. He says tht the integration fo Roma in Greece has failed (there, he is not wrong), but makes statements such as”

“As is known, the Roma, unlike all other Greeks, are subsidized to send their children to school and most of them, when their parents receive the amount, disappear.”

He claims the generosity of the state is due to upcoming elections, and also speaks about criminality:

‘I am not just referring to uncontrolled delinquency, carrying weapons or stealing copper.”

All in all, appart from lamenting the lack of integration, he puts implicitly all the fault on Roma themselves.

A bit easy…

Η αποτυχημένη ένταξη των Ρομά. In: I Kathimerini. 28.07.2026. https://www.kathimerini.gr/opinion/564369919/i-apotychimeni-entaxi-ton-roma/

Germany News Western Europe

Germany and AfD

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Germany and AfD

What do you expect from AfD: Simply, racist statements.

The Central Council of German Sinti and Roma has filed a criminal complaint against Tino Chrupalla, the leader of the AfD party, accusing him of incitement and insult during a campaign event in Grimmen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Chrupalla allegedly suggested that weapons found in a forest near Berlin were likely lost by ‘Gypsies’ while mushroom picking, which was met with applause and laughter from the audience.

The council expressed shock that, 81 years after Auschwitz, a far-right party is using cynical rhetoric against Sinti and Roma, which they claim promotes fear and hatred towards minorities.

Chrupalla defended his comments, stating he did not intend to offend the Sinti and Roma communities, despite receiving applause for his remarks linking them to a recent weapons find in Berlin.

Germany News Western Europe

Young Roma in Germany

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Young Roma in Germany

The documentary addresses the challenges faced by Sinti and Roma communities, highlighting deep-rooted prejudices and anti-Roma sentiment in society.

It features a film that follows four young Roma individuals who are challenging stereotypes and advocating for self-empowerment while navigating their cultural identity and societal challenges.

The young Roma generation is increasingly resisting discrimination in education, housing, and employment, striving for equal opportunities and societal recognition.

News Eastern Europe Slovenia

Slovenia and Roma

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Slovenia and Roma

The Šentjernej People’s Initiative claims that police had to intervene multiple times due to violations of public order by local Roma after 10 PM.

They criticized Amnesty International Slovenia for not addressing the concerns of local residents who face harassment and threats from nearby Roma communities.

The initiative, formed by local residents, advocates for equal treatment under the law and zero tolerance for violence, and gained prominence after organizing a protest in 2025 over safety issues.

They actually support rather extreme measures, such as cutting social care if Roma don not “behave” or send their children to school, and want to remove Roma settlemens which they mostly deem illegal.

News Eastern Europe Romania

The Borat Village

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The Borat Village

The village of Glod in Romania, known for its portrayal in Sacha Baron Cohen’s parody documentary about Kazakhstan, still remembers the dubious production methods and betrayals from that time.

The article describes the lives of Andrei and his grandfather Neamu, who live in this Roma community, reflecting on their history.

The village’s name, Glod, translates to ‘mud’, symbolizing its humble beginnings and the contrast with the nearby city.

Greece News Western Europe

This is really bad …

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This is really bad …

A video from a party in Ano Liosia, Greece, shows a chaotic scene where a man is said to threaten police with a knife, raising concerns about law enforcement and public safety in certain areas of Attica.

The video, intended to mock authorities, depicts police retreating to avoid escalating violence, which has led to criticism of their effectiveness and the state’s tolerance of criminal behavior.

The cover picture of the vide says it all. This is bad in every sense of the word. Bad tht it happened, and bad that it is being escalated in the press.

News Eastern Europe Slovakia

Really?

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Really?

The Tatranská gallery recently opened a new exhibition. The project entitled The Color of Faith presents the works of Ľubomír Hajdučík and Jozef Sedlák. It is a theological-anthropological visual probe of the experience of faith in selected Roma communities from the settlements of Podhorany and Kolačkov.

So far so good … but then …

According to the gallery: “In the given realities, the project reveals the historically given essential orientation and attachment of the Roma in religious rituals to the magic of colors, the fascination with colorful ornaments and the ostentatiousness of clothing. In a contextual way, it captures the paradigm of the specific relationship of the Roma to the ceremonial service of liturgical ceremonies of baptism, first communion, funerals, weddings or the consecration of specific families, dwellings and entire urban spaces of settlements.”

News Western Europe United Kingdom

Trash – Continued

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Trash – Continued

The reality show “The Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives” has faced backlash from the traveller community, who find it embarrassing and insulting, calling for it to be taken off air.

The show follows Trewley-Precious Wass, a TikTok star navigating her mixed Romani and non-Romani heritage, and her struggles with traditional gypsy rules imposed by her family.

Critics argue that the portrayal of gypsy wives in the show does not accurately represent the community and perpetuates negative stereotypes.

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Trash

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Trash

Trewley-Precious Wass, a 26-year-old TikTok star, is featured in Channel 4’s reality series “The Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives,” showcasing her life as a half Romani gypsy and half Gorger.

The show highlights her struggle with family expectations, particularly regarding her career as an influencer, which contrasts with traditional Traveller customs.

Trewley-Precious has a unique full name and three sisters with equally distinctive names, and she shares a close bond with her brother, Jamie John, who supports her choices.

News Western Europe United Kingdom

Secret Lives …

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Secret Lives …

Do we need this: A series titled “the secret lives of Gypsy wives”. What a shame.

Trewley-Precious Wass, star of Channel 4’s ‘The Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives’, emphasizes that her show is distinct from ‘At Home With The Furys’, focusing on the lives of gypsy women rather than boxing culture.

The show explores Trewley’s experiences growing up with a Romani Gypsy father and a non-gypsy mother, highlighting her struggles with cultural identity and family expectations.

Trewley aims to inspire other women by showcasing that there are more options for gypsy women beyond traditional roles, advocating for personal freedom and self-discovery.

Bad and bad taste …

Greece News Western Europe

Crime in Greece

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Crime in Greece

Another article whereby crime in Greece is basically a Roma problem… According to the article, two criminal organizations, primarily composed of Roma members, were dismantled in Athens and Piraeus, targeting expensive jewelry and watches.

The groups operated with a high level of professionalism, using coded language and disguises to commit thefts, resulting in a total loot of around two million euros.

Authorities emphasize the importance of public awareness regarding suspicious phone calls from scammers posing as utility workers or insurance agents.

Let’s talk about real criminalirty and the embezelment of EU agro funds at all levels of the Greek government …

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