News roundup: Snapshots from around Europe

19 June 2007

Bulgaria
Romani Baby Dies in Bulgaria When Ambulance Does Not Show Up

Czech Republic
Czech Politicians Make Statements against Roma and Equal Opportunities
Continuing Problems for Roma from Vsetin, Czech Republic
Update on Forced Sterilisations Issues in Czech Republic
Europe's Highest Human Rights Court Set to Rule on Landmark Segregation Case

France
Right to Housing Law Passed in France

Hungary
Segregated Schooling Updates in Hungary

Italy
Italian Appeals Court Upholds Decision against Racist Political Party

Kosovo
Romani Return to the Mitrovica Mahalla Marred with Problems

Moldova
Moldovan Romani Organisation Complains About Discrimination by Local Doctor
Roma Refused Service in Bar in Moldova

Portugal
ECRI Releases Third Report on Roma in Portugal

Romania
Romani Organisation Claims Police Management of Ethnic Conflict Inadequate in Romania

Russia
Anti-Romani Sentiment Rife in Russian Media

Serbia
Serbian School Authorities Ignore Ongoing Abuse of Romani Boy

Slovakia
Report Highlights Factors Behind Forced Eviction of Roma
Slovak Constitutional Court Finds Government Investigation on Forced Sterilisations Inadequate

Switzerland
Swiss Travellers Demand Protection from Discrimination

Turkey
Romani Baby Died Following Destruction of Family Home in Turkey

United Kingdom
Researchers Review Health and Health-Related Beliefs of Gypsies and Travellers in England