A village in western Slovakia and victims of the police raid in Moldava awarded
Roma Spirit awards given out in seven categories.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Dec 2020, at 17:53
Court acquits police officers who reportedly bullied Roma boys
The proceedings have come to an end after nearly 12 years.Compiled by Spectator staff, 11. Dec 2020, at 16:42
How beaten Roma became suspected criminals
The European Court for Human Rights recently ruled in favour of two of the Roma injured in the Moldava raid seven years ago. This is how the case unfolded over time.Roman Cuprik, 7. Sep 2020, at 10:26
ECHR: Roma beaten by police suffered inhuman treatment, awarded non-pecuniary damages
The recently published verdict pertains to a notorious 2013 police raid in the eastern-Slovak town of Moldava nad Bodvou.Compiled by Spectator staff, 1. Sep 2020, at 14:59
Blog: We should always be on the side of vulnerable people
A volunteer for a Slovak NGO in Albania describes her interaction with a member of the Egyptian minority in Albania.Laura Naw21. Jul 2020, at 7:00
Slovakia has its George Floyds too
This country also needs to say its black lives matter.Zuzana Sekeráková Búriková17. Jun 2020, at 21:25
Today in Slovakia
The permanent crisis staff take control over the situation in Žehra (news digest)
Trnava-based Peugeot prepares for a gradual restoration of its operation, the government prolongs border controls. Read your overview of news from May 7.Compiled by Spectator staff, 8. May 2020, at 0:05
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Inspectorate deals with police intervention against Roma children in Krompachy
The mother of the children from the quarantined settlement claims the police beat them.Matúš Burčík29. Apr 2020, at 20:57
NGOs criticised government for steps taken in Roma settlements
PM Matovič called on them to take their masks, gloves and backpacks and rush in to quarantined settlements.Nina Hrabovská Francelová, 16. Apr 2020, at 12:06
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Black Hawks and daily plans. How testing is carried out in excluded communities
COVID-19 has so far been detected in 14 settlements, and there are more than a thousand such communities in Slovakia.Roman Cuprik, 16. Apr 2020, at 11:56
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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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 13. Apr 2020, at 20:58
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Thousands of people quarantined in five Roma communities
Five communities in three municipalities in Slovakia were closed due to fear of the coronavirus spreading.Compiled by Spectator staff, 9. Apr 2020, at 7:54
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Coronavirus puts spotlight on neglected Roma communities
Fears over intense spread in settlements.Nina Hrabovská Francelová, 3. Apr 2020, at 8:15
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Coronavirus: State lacks a plan for at-risk Roma settlements
The infection could spread uncontrollably in Roma settlementsZuzana Kovačič Hanzelová16. Mar 2020, at 13:07
UPDATED: 5 Mar 2020, at 11:14
A turning point in the Moldava raid case: Court stopped prosecuting one of the accused Roma
The prosecutor can appeal the decision.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. Mar 2020, at 13:27
2020 election sees unprecedented mobilisation of Roma
They want their voice to be heard against growing extremism.Nina Hrabovská Francelová, 14. Feb 2020, at 13:03
AmCham blog
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.AmCham team9. Jan 2020, at 12:15
Born in a settlement, awarded like Einstein
Doctor Ján Cibuľa received a high state award.Lucia Praus8. Jan 2020, at 18:12
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AmCham blog
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.Pavel Hrica28. Dec 2019, at 12:30
Brussels calls on Slovakia not to segregate Roma at schools
Despite adopting measures to eliminate segregation, the EC considers the steps insufficient.Compiled by Spectator staff, 14. Oct 2019, at 13:18
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