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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.