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Roma settlement in Krompachy

Ombudswoman stresses the need to protect the healthy inhabitants of quarantined settlements

Several inhabitants from the enclosed settlements have meanwhile asked for being moved to state quarantine.

Thousands of people quarantined in five Roma communities

Five communities in three municipalities in Slovakia were closed due to fear of the coronavirus spreading.

Coronavirus puts spotlight on neglected Roma communities

Fears over intense spread in settlements.

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Coronavirus: State lacks a plan for at-risk Roma settlements

The infection could spread uncontrollably in Roma settlements

Zuzana Kovačič Hanzelová
Budulovská settlement of Moldava nad Bodvou
Roma protesting against ĽSNS in Levoča

2020 election sees unprecedented mobilisation of Roma

They want their voice to be heard against growing extremism.

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The untapped potential of marginalised communities

Michaela Mudroňová from People in Need, talks about specific programs aimed at helping the long-term unemployed find work and establishing successful cooperation with businesses.

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Ján Cibuľa

Born in a settlement, awarded like Einstein

Doctor Ján Cibuľa received a high state award.

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How to uncover the untapped potential of the poorest people

Pavel Hrica of Cesta von, offers a different way of looking at the poorest people - without prejudice, an overlooked burden changes into untapped potential.

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Brussels calls on Slovakia not to segregate Roma at schools

Despite adopting measures to eliminate segregation, the EC considers the steps insufficient.

Illegal Roma settlement Pri Bitúnku in Košice

Population growth in Roma communities slows down, living conditions remain pitiful

There are more shacks than six years ago, and 6 percent of citizens live without access to standard drinking water, the new Atlas of Roma Communities shows.

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Do you know any positive stories from the Roma community? Nominate them for an award

The bad news is not a true reflection of what is happening.

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Roma parties have no chance of entering parliament in Slovakia yet

Roma politicians do not have to always promote Roma topics.

Peter Pollák

First Roma to become MEP: Most of my votes came from the majority

The best answer to rising extremism is to do something concrete. My party chose to support me for MEP, says Peter Pollák.

Family from Trnava deserves a deep apology

Church and State silently tolerate the separation of Roma children from the majority in schools and churches.

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Parents did not want their children to sit next to Roma girl in a church

The National Criminal Agency launched an investigation into the case.

The civic organisation Divé maky fights discrimination against the Roma population in the job market through its new Prijateľní.sk campaign.

Slovak companies join the campaign to fight prejudice against Roma

More than 120 companies have supported the initiative, including the President's Office.

Many candles have been lit at the place where 38-year-old Štefan died.

Dobšiná faces tensions after the death of a local football player

Far-right ĽSNS organised a protest in the town. No serious incidents occurred.

Speaker of Parliament Andrej Danko

Roma personalities condemn Danko's racist comment

They call on politicians to stop misplaying the “Roma card” and polarising society.

American settled down in a village of eastern Slovakia, helps Roma women

Some of the women found a job in Košice factories, where they can use their skills.

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