Romani people in Romania
Romanian Roma Threaten Church With Lawsuit Over Role in Slavery
Romania's main faith organisation, the Orthodox Church, has disputed claims that the country's Roma suffered exclusively from slavery in past centuries, after being threatened with a lawsuit.
Major reforms announced in the Greek Police – All officers to wear body cameras
The reforms were announced following the death of a Roma during a police pursuit
Romania’s ‘King of the Roma’ Launches Own Cryptocurrency
Daniel Cioaba, who leads the Romanian charter of the International Romani Union and is also an evangelical Christian pastor, has launched a cryptocurrency that aims to become a popular tool of payment for Roma-owned businesses and individuals, Romanian media reported this week.
Romania to Punish Anti-Roma Acts with up to 10 Years in Jail
The Romanian parliament on Tuesday adopted a law that will punish anti-Roma "verbal or physical" actions with prison terms ranging from three months to 10 years.
A total of 244 deputies voted for the law, which only one MP rejected. Some 20 legislators abstained and eight did not take part in the vote, according to the Romanian parliament's website.
Swedish DJ’s Nod to Romanian Manele Wins Praise and Protest
Manele music is hugely popular among Romania's Roma minority, but decried by others.