In the Ministry – Criticism of Audrius Valotka's Statements in Conversation with Vaida Aleknavičienė
Lithuanian language inspector Audrius Valotka argues that traditional terms for the Roma are acceptable, sparking criticism from the Minister.
Antonio Carmona: "I'm old, I'll have 20% battery left, but I look back and see what a good life I've had"
Antonio Carmona reflects on his 20-year solo career in music, celebrating with a new album and tour while honoring the Romani people and his musical friendships.
Romani Skirts: "The law is very clear," says expert
An expert explains that any discontinuation of supplementary social assistance for Romani skirts would require a legal amendment and extensive processes, despite political criticism of funding such expenses.
Who was Zelda? Peaky Blinders’ mysterious character explained
The article explores the character of Zelda from 'Peaky Blinders', detailing her brief but impactful relationship with Tommy Shelby and the tensions that ensued.
The Finns Party Surprised by Support for Buying Romani Skirts – This is How the Romani Association Commented
The leader of the Finnish Romani Association expresses surprise at the Finns Party's comments regarding financial aid for purchasing traditional Romani skirts.
Finnish PEN: Freedom of Speech Award to Janette Grönfors
The Finnish PEN has awarded its 2026 Freedom of Speech Prize to human rights activist Janette Grönfors for her work on behalf of the rights of the Romani community.
Children from a Tent on the Edge of Prague Were Sent Hundreds of Kilometers Away from Their Mother. The Woman Describes How She Wants to Get Them Back
A 53-year-old woman describes her efforts to regain custody of her two daughters after they were taken by authorities while living in a tent near Prague.
Conservative politician received a criminal conviction for his vile writings
Finnish politician Petteri Johannes Kalliola has been fined for making racist comments against people of color and Romani individuals in a local election forum.
The Finns Party Questions Subsidies for Purchasing Romani Skirts
The Finns Party is questioning the practice of welfare areas providing supplementary social assistance for the purchase of Romani skirts, highlighting a perceived inequality compared to other groups.
The skirts of Romani women: Member of Parliament takes action - "How do the authorities know"
Finnish MP Juho Eerola raises concerns about the fairness of welfare districts' practices regarding support for Romani women.
Vigelius: No funding for Romani skirts at society's expense
Joakim Vigelius, a Finnish politician, criticizes the welfare region's decision to provide funding for Romani skirts while cutting back on other social supports.
Menidi: 41-year-old arrested for attempted murder against a Roma
A 41-year-old Roma man was arrested for the attempted murder of a 43-year-old in Menidi, Greece.
Radio Host Used Offensive Language When He Thought His Microphone Was Off – Weighty Response from Yle
A radio host in Finland used derogatory language regarding the Romani community during a live broadcast, leading to a serious response from Yle.
Verdict: former shopkeeper and seller discriminated against Romani people at Kontiolahti K-market – video proved the case
A court in North Karelia has convicted a former shopkeeper and a seller at the Kontiolahti K-market for discrimination against Romani individuals.
Song with 7000 listeners proposed as curriculum: – Completely insane
A little-known song by Mikael Lien, which has only 7000 streams, has been proposed to be included in the Norwegian school curriculum, shocking the artist.
The inconsistency of a state that treats minors differently
The article discusses the contrasting treatment of minors by Italian authorities, highlighted by two recent cases involving youth in troubled circumstances.
Attacked by a Punch from a Rom on the Street: Group Leader of FdI Ends Up in Hospital
Verangela Marino, a local councilor from the Fratelli d'Italia party, was brutally attacked in Turin by a Romani individual while responding to local disturbances in her area.
14 tons of copper disappeared: two Romanians arrested
A heist involving the theft of 14 tons of copper from a manufacturing company in Brianza has led to the arrest of two Romanian men.
THE LYNX COMMENTS ⟩ What is it, gypsy, have you forgotten the Latvian language?
A recent video by the Society Integration Fund sparked outrage on social media over comments directed at a Romani individual regarding language use.
Escape from Hippocrateion: "I didn't even understand how it happened"
A 47-year-old man escaped from the Hippocrateion Hospital in Thessaloniki, only to be recaptured two days later.
The monument to the Romani concentration camp in Liberec has again become a target for vandals
The Romani concentration camp monument in Liberec has been vandalized again, highlighting ongoing issues regarding the remembrance of historical injustices.
Boldini, Corcos, Romani. Three ways of seeing women
The article explores the divergent artistic styles of three Italian painters—Giovanni Boldini, Vittorio Matteo Corcos, and Juana Romani—active in Paris during the late 19th century, despite their shared context.
O.S.E.: Ongoing investigations ordered by the prosecutor for the damage on the Athens - Thessaloniki line, the suspects
Investigations are underway following an order from the Thessaloniki Appeals Prosecutor regarding damage to the Athens-Thessaloniki railway line.
Customer was denied an energy drink, revealing video led to merchant's exit from the store
A merchant in a North Karelian market was forced to leave after a customer, a Romani woman, was refused service and recorded the incident, highlighting discrimination issues.
The Romani King Róbert I has died, a carriage with a golden coffin passed through Košice
Róbert I, the revered Romani King, has passed away, and a grand procession featuring a golden coffin traveled through the streets of Košice.
The current Roma king Róbert I has died at the age of 54
Róbert Botoš, known as Roma King Róbert I, passed away at the age of 54 due to health complications in Košice.
Nemcov were expelled, Roma were moved into their homes. Kleine Lomnitz has become Lomnička with the youngest population in Slovakia
The village of Lomnička, now predominantly inhabited by Roma people, is facing a demographic challenge with a significant proportion of its population being children, raising concerns about inadequate educational facilities.
Attempt to abduct a child outside a supermarket: arrested Romani
In a shocking incident in Bergamo, a homeless man attempted to abduct a one-and-a-half-year-old girl from her mother outside a supermarket, resulting in the child's injury and the man's arrest after being subdued by bystanders.
From New York to the Šrobárka settlement: The story of a Bratislava woman who changed the lives of a Romani family
Tatiana Kleinová from Bratislava dedicates her life to helping marginalized families, including a Romani single mother, Syrian refugees, and Ukrainian families fleeing war.
Children didn’t want to be friends with me until the fifth grade because my mother is Roma, says Peter Urban about anti-Romani sentiment in Slovakia
Peter Urban, a 19-year-old student from Slovakia, recounts his experiences of ostracism in school due to his Romani heritage, highlighting deep-seated anti-Romani sentiment in Slovak society.
Church employees demand cash payments from Romani people – convicted of breach of official duties
Two employees of a parish in southwestern Finland were fined for treating Romani clients unequally by demanding cash payments for services related to funeral arrangements.
Let the filthy toilets be cleaned by the Gypsies. Half of Hungarians demand the minister's resignation after his excesses
A significant portion of the Hungarian population is calling for a minister's resignation following an incident perceived as excessive, with controversial comments involving the Romani community.
66 Days Until the Election: Dangerous turn for Fidesz as conflict with Roma voters escalates
As the April 2026 election approaches, Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party faces escalating tensions with Roma voters, marking a critical moment in Hungary's political landscape.
Roma broke into the house of a 72-year-old in Megara, tortured him and attacked him with an iron and a cleaver to take 5,000 euros; the victim passed away months later
A Roma individual broke into the home of a 72-year-old man in Megara, tortured him using an iron and a cleaver to steal 5,000 euros, leading to the victim's death months later.
Opportunities that Change Lives: From Rejection for Being Gypsy to Becoming a Store Manager
Rufo Santiago overcame rejection due to his Romani heritage to become a store manager in Cartagena at the age of 28, aided by the Incorpora program from the "la Caixa" Foundation.
"After all, we are not animals!" A new book of stories about the sterilization of Romani women shows Czech systemic racism
A new collection of stories reveals systemic racism in the Czech Republic through narratives surrounding the sterilization of Romani women.
Do Romani and education not go together? I proved that it is not true, says special educator
Olga, a special educator who grew up in a Romani settlement in eastern Slovakia, reflects on her experiences of cultural differences and challenges faced by Romani families regarding education.
At first, it was a horror for me. Police didn't like Roma very much back then, recalls a worker from a Romani organization
Nataša Nezpěváková reflects on her childhood experiences growing up as a Romani girl, the differences in educational values between her parents, and her aspirations of becoming a hairdresser despite academic challenges.
V forced children to learn, now she cares for her disabled nephew. "I am not behaving like a true Romani woman," she says
The article tells the story of Věra Balážová, a Romani woman who reflects on her upbringing and current responsibility of caring for her disabled nephew, while challenging stereotypes about her culture.
Božinović: Social aid ends up in casinos - police introduce strict controls
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Davor Božinović announced the implementation of strict controls on social aid to prevent misuse, particularly in casinos, during his visit to Međimurje.
Parents who buried their baby could not enter the funeral home
In a case in Gornji Hrašćan, the parents of a deceased baby were denied access to the funeral home during the burial, prompting concern and condemnation from a local official regarding discrimination against the Roma community.
Guinness World Record Show in Dalmatia: "One Hundred Gypsy Violins" in Split and Zadar
The unique musical spectacle "One Hundred Gypsy Violins," recorded in the Guinness World Records, will perform in Split and Zadar as part of their international tour.
Fraud by Roma 'DEDDHE employees', elderly woman in Thessaloniki told them where she had hidden a chest with 450 gold pounds!
An elderly woman in Thessaloniki was defrauded by individuals posing as DEDDHE employees, revealing the location of her hidden chest containing 450 gold pounds.
Eight arrests for the death of a 30-year-old at a bar in Patras
The police are investigating a fatal brawl that occurred in Patras, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old Romani man, with eight individuals currently detained for questioning.
Incident on Gubałówka, authorities arrived. 'And the party is over'
Authorities intervened at Gubałówka, disrupting a street performance by a Romani band in the presence of tourists.
41-year-old arrested for attempted extortion in Patras, threatened victim with a gun
A 41-year-old man was arrested in Patras for attempted extortion after threatening his victim with a firearm, and authorities have identified another suspect in the same offense.
A Message for Bulj: Who Does Not Love the Brother They See, Cannot Love God Whom They Do Not See
During Christmas Eve in Sinj, a drama unfolded as Mayor Miro Bulj interrupted a performance by a Romani orchestra, asserting that the day should be one of peace and unity, not celebrations akin to Đurđevdan.
The "little hand" to make the Romans vote
The Democratic Party in Naples is reportedly recruiting the Rom community for electoral support by offering legal residency status for illegal camps in exchange for votes.
Trumpeters occupied the center of Osijek, watch the video
Trumpeters, particularly from Romani groups, have occupied the streets of Osijek during this year's Christmas holidays, continuing their recent activity in various Croatian cities following a ban in Ljubljana.