Ethnic groups in Europe
Serbia Marks International Roma Day
Serbia marked International Roma Day on April 8 with debates about the poor social and economic position of the Roma community and exhibitions about their culture.
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PM, ministers ignore Anti-Corruption Agency's request
PM, ministers ignore Anti-Corruption Agency's request
BELGRADE -- The Anti-Corruption Agency has asked all 21 members of the Serbian government to submit data on their activities during the recent election campaign.
11 cabinet members failed to comply, the agency announced on Tuesday.
Nikolić in favor of strengthening position of Roma
Nikolić in favor of strengthening position of Roma
BELGRADE -- President Tomislav Nikolić spoke to representatives of the Roma ethnic community in Serbia on Tuesday on occasion of April 8, International Roma Day.
He stressed that the position of Serbia's Roma "must be strengthened."
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Nikolic: Position of Serbia's Roma must be strengthened
Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic spoke to representatives of the Roma ethnic community in Serbia on Tuesday on occasion of April 8, the International Roma Day, and stressed that the position of Serbia's Roma must be strengthened.
The state must make it possible for the Roma to exercise their rights and preserve their own identity, Nikolic said.
OSCE urges efforts for greater inclusion of Roma
OSCE urges efforts for greater inclusion of Roma
BELGRADE -- OSCE Mission head Peter Burkhard has underlined the need for further efforts to ensure the greater inclusion of Roma in the public and socio-economic life.
He made the remarks on the occasion of International Roma Day.
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Over 60% Of Bulgarians Have Never Been To Another EU Country
The Bulgarians have travelled the least in other EU countries, compared to the other Europeans, shows an Eurobarometer survey.
It was done in the end of January 2014 and in it took part 27 739 citizens of EU countries.
International Roma Day to be Marked in Bulgaria
Bulgarian Roma across the country celebrate April 8, the International Roma Day.
The International Day of the Roma is a day of celebration of Roma culture, history and traditions. The Day also draws attention to discrimination directed to their communities globally and calls for all human rights to be respected and observed.
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Roma still most discriminated group in Serbia
Roma still most discriminated group in Serbia
BELGRADE -- Much has been done over the past years to improve the position of Roma, who, however, continue to face prominent discrimination, the equality commissioner says.
This minority is discriminated against when it comes to employment, education, health care and housing, Nevena Petrušić stated on Monday.
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Serbia at book fairs in Skopje, Sarajevo for first time
BELGRADE - Serbia will be represented at an international book fair in Skopje (from April 8-14), and then in Sarajevo (April 23-28), the National Library of Serbia (NBS) as an executive organizer announced on Monday.
Roma still most discriminated against group in Serbia
BELGRADE - Much has been done over the past years to improve the position of the Roma, who, however, continue to face prominent discrimination in employment, education, health care and housing, Commissioner for Protection of Equality Nevena Petrusic said on Monday.