In Germany boom of Roma people By Mattia Rosini 15/10/2012 – In September, the number of immigrants who arrived in Germany with the hope of being granted political asylum increased by 27.7% from the previous month, exceeding 40 thousand application. The vast majority of asylum seekers come from countries not in peace, but, surprisingly there [...]
Germany: Stop racist attacks against Roma! The right to asylum does not tolerate any differences! (Press release)
Stop racist attacks against Roma! The right to asylum does not tolerate any differences! 15 October 2012 – Over the past few days, conservative politicians, but also members of the social-democratic party in Germany have repeatedly called for the re-introduction of visa requirements for Serbian and Macedonian citizens, which were partially lifted in December 2009. [...]
Deutsche Welle: EU criticizes Roma asylum applications
EU criticizes Roma asylum applications Applications for asylum filed by Roma people from Serbia and Macedonia have increased dramatically in Germany and the European Union. The EU says there are no grounds for granting asylum in these cases. 16/10/2012 – German agencies have observed an increase in the amount of asylum seekers from Macedonia and [...]
Deutsche Welle: Visa exemptions for Roma, Sinti put to the test
Visa exemptions for Roma, Sinti put to the test Winter is coming in the Balkans, and thousands of Sinti and Roma are seeking asylum in Germany. Politicians are calling for an end to visa exemptions for Serbs and Macedonians. 13/10/2012 – A total of 78 citizens from Serbia and Macedonia applied for asylum in Germany [...]
Germany: Increasing calls to reintroduce visas
Germany: Increasing calls to reintroduce visas Munich, 12/10/2012 – Bavaria’s Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann demanded on Friday of the EU and the EC to urgently reintroduce visas for the citizens of Serbia and Macedonia. Herrmann cited a large number of asylum seekers from the two countries. He said there was an urgent need to act [...]
Roma Media Work Conference
WORK CONFERENCE OF ROMA MEDIA “WHERE DO ROMA MEDIA GO? in organization of TV BTR Nacional Inspecting the overall situation regarding Roma people on the Balkans and wider, and aiming towards achieving the key priorities through entering changes in the media space both on national and international level, but at the same time on the [...]
Open Society Voices: Young Macedonian Roma Demand the Right to Equal Representation
Young Macedonian Roma Demand the Right to Equal Representation http://www.soros.org/voices/young-macedonian-roma-demand-right-equal-representation Roma activists in Macedonia are engaged in a protest campaign Rromano Avazi! (Roma Voice!) to demand equal representation in public life. __________ Follow the Open Society Roma Initiatives on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RomaInitiatives. Andy Haupert Information Officer Open Society Roma Initiatives & OSI-Budapest Executive Office Október [...]
Macedonia: Officials, Not Parents, Take Lead on Placing Romani Children in Segregated Education
Macedonia: Officials, Not Parents, Take Lead on Placing Romani Children in Segregated Education Budapest, Skopje, 30/08/2012 – Romani children in Macedonia are being placed in special education without a clear and transparent process that allows parents to make a full and informed decision, according to new research by the European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC) and [...]
Orav: Education is crucial for further progress
Orav: Education is crucial for further progress By Anesa Marić August 14, 2012 In an interview with Mr. Aivo Orav, the Head of the EU Delegation to the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), we tackled issues regarding the country’s Roma population and the implementation of the EU-supported Roma Decade project. We have also talked [...]
Macedonian Roma upset over asylum rules (SETimes.com)
Macedonian Roma upset over asylum rules 11/08/2012 – Under a direct EU threat to have its visa-free status suspended, Macedonia has undertaken measures to return its citizens to the border who attempt to seek asylum, or cannot justify their travel to the EU. Macedonia is also raising awareness about visa policies and the consequences of [...]
