News roundup: Snapshots from around Europe

7 May 2002

 Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Developments in Romani Political Participation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria 

• Roma Riot in Bulgaria after Electricity Switched Off
• Discrimination in Access to Public Services in Bulgaria
• Police Brutality against Romani Youths in Bulgaria

Croatia

• In Croatia, Ministry of Education Supports Separate Classes for Roma

Czech Republic

• Denial of Justice in Czech Race Crimes
• Violence against Roma in the Czech Republic

Hungary

• Roma in Hungary Denied Justice
• Romani Youths Beaten by Border Guards in Hungary
• Racist Attacks on Roma in Hungary
• Evictions of Roma in Hungary
• Eleven More Roma from Hungary Recognised as Refugees in France

Italy

• Romanian Roma Detained on Racist Grounds at Airport in Italy
• Nomad' Women Need not Apply for Pregnancy Support
• Continued Expulsions and Dismantling of Romani Camps in Italy

Greece

• Romani Woman Suffers Miscarriage after Being Beaten during Police Raid in Greece
• Romani Youth Sexually Harassed by Police in Detention in Greece
• UN Committee Criticises Greece over Treatment of Roma
• Continuing Violence against Roma in Greece

Kosovo

• Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians Win Seats in the Kosovo Assembly

Lithuania

• Roma Denied Documents and Rights in Lithuania

Macedonia

• Roma Recognised in New Macedonian Constitution
• Macedonian Court Sentences Romani Minor as an Adult
• Romani Houses Destroyed to Make Way for a Road in Macedonia

Moldova

• Police Violence against Romani Youth in Moldova

Romania

• Racist Harassment of Roma in the Romanian army
• Discrimination against Roma in Romania
• Police Violence against Roma in Romania

Russia

• Romani Man Beaten to Death in Russian Police Station
• Police Raid on Romani Settlement in Western Russia

Serbia and Montenegro

• Roma Secure National Minority Status in Serbia and Montenegro
• Romani Children Blocked from Enrolling in School in Spain and Serbia and Montenegro
• Roma go to the Constitutional Court of Serbia and Montenegro over Discrimination in Access to Public Services
• Police Inactive in Protecting Roma in Serbia and Montenegro
• Attacks on Kosovo Roma in Montenegro
• In Serbia, Displaced Kosovo Roma Face Harsh Reality and Little Assistance
• In Serbia, Bad Water Causes Disease among Roma

Slovakia

• Landmark Decision by Strasbourg Court in Expulsion Case
• Discrimination in the Slovak Judicial System

Ukraine

• Five Roma Die in Arson Attack by Police in Ukraine

United Kingdom

• Riot and Fire in Detention Facility in U.K.

All Countries

• European Commission Reports on EU Candidate Countries
• Council of Europe Comments on the Economic Situation of Roma and Travellers in Europe

 

ERRC submission to the European Commission on Turkey (May 2013)

21 May 2013

Written comments by the ERRC concerning Turkey's EU accession progress for consideration by the European Commission during its 2013 review.

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ERRC submission to the European Commission on Hungary (April 2013)

8 April 2013

Written comments by the ERRC concerning Hungary for consideration by the European Commission on the transposition and application of the Race Directive and on the legal issues relevant to Roma integration.

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ERRC submission to the European Commission on Italy (April 2013)

8 April 2013

Written comments by the ERRC concerning Italy for consideration by the European Commission on the transposition and application of the Race Directive and on the legal issues relevant to Roma integration.

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