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Romanian leader cautioned for derogatory comments [Oct 19, 2011] Romania's anti-discrimination council has voted to caution President Traian Basescu for making discriminatory remarks about Gypsies and disabled people. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian leader cautioned for derogatory comments [Oct 18, 2011] The Associated Press The Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania Romania's anti-discrimination council has voted to caution President Traian Basescu for making discriminatory remarks about Gypsies and disabled people. The government council voted 5-2 to caution Basescu for the remarks, with the two officials who voted no saying such comments are protected by freedom of expression. Arguing that a ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian leader criticized for his remarks about Gypsies and the disabled [Oct 18, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) ? Romania's anti-discrimination council has voted to caution President Traian Basescu for making discriminatory remarks about Gypsies and disabled people. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanian leader cautioned for derogatory comments [Oct 18, 2011] The Associated Press The Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania Romania's anti-discrimination council has voted to caution President Traian Basescu for making discriminatory remarks about Gypsies and disabled people. The government council voted 5-2 to caution Basescu for the remarks, with the two officials who voted no saying such comments are protected by freedom of expression. Arguing that a ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romanians protest alleged discrimination against Romania in the French media [Oct 13, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania ? About 100 people have protested outside France?s embassy in Bucharest against alleged cases of discrimination against Romanians in the French media. Thursday?s protest comes after Romanian media rebroadcast several items in the French media, which have been considered insulting to Romania. Read full article >> [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania sets holiday to mark end of Gypsy slavery [Mar 12, 2011] The Associated Press The Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania Romania's president has signed a law making Feb. 20 an official holiday to mark when the slavery of Gypsies, or Roma, was abolished. There are believed to be 1.5 million Roma in Romania, although the last census only recorded 500,000. Roma slavery was abolished Feb. 20, 1856, but discrimination persists against the group. Many Roma ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania sets holiday to mark end of Gypsy slavery [Mar 11, 2011] The Associated Press The Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania Romania's president has signed a law making Feb. 20 an official holiday to mark when the slavery of Gypsies, or Roma, was abolished. There are believed to be 1.5 million Roma in Romania, although the last census only recorded 500,000. Roma slavery was abolished Feb. 20, 1856, but discrimination persists against the group. Many Roma ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania's president accuses France, Germany of discrimination for postponing Schengen entry [Jan 08, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - Romania's president says a request by France and Germany to postpone Romania's entry into Europe's border-free area is discrimination and an insult. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania's president accuses France, Germany of discrimination for postponing Schengen entry [Jan 07, 2011] BUCHAREST, Romania - Romania's president says a request by France and Germany to postpone Romania's entry into Europe's border-free area is discrimination and an insult. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania accuses France and Germany of 'discrimination' over Schengen exclusion [Dec 22, 2010] Romania has accused France and Germany of "discrimination" after the EU's two most powerful countries joined forces to block the Balkans country from joining Europe's "Schengen" open borders zone. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania attacks Franco-German 'discrimination' [Dec 22, 2010] Romania has branded a Franco-German move to block its membership of the EU?s border-free travel zone as discrimination. Paris and Berlin told the European Commission they would veto it, arguing Bucharest had not done enough to tackle crime and corruption. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania fumes at Franco-German Schengen blockade [Dec 22, 2010] Romanian President Traian Basescu lashed out at a decision by France and Germany yesterday (21 December) to postpone his country?s accession to the EU's border-free Schengen area, describing it as an act of "discrimination". The EurActiv network reports from Bucharest and Sofia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Romania slams EU Schengen move as 'discrimination' [Dec 21, 2010] (BUCHAREST ) - Romanian President Traian Basescu on Tuesday slammed as "discrimination" a decision by France and Germany to block Bulgaria and Romania from joining Europe's passport-free 25-nation Schengen travel area next year. [via YahooNews] More >>

AP Interview: Romanian minister: Gypsies need more EU funding to better integrate into society [Jul 27, 2010] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) The millions of Gypsies who live in Europe face widespread discrimination and need more EU funds and a better strategy to integrate them into society, Romania's foreign minister said Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

AP Interview: Romania: Gypsies need more EU help [Jul 27, 2010] BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - The millions of Gypsies who live in Europe face widespread discrimination and need more EU funds and a better strategy to integrate them into society, Romania's foreign minister said Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

AP Interview: Romanian minister: Gypsies need more EU funding to better integrate into society [Jul 27, 2010] BUCHAREST, Romania - Romania's foreign minister says the millions of Gypsies who live in Europe face widespread discrimination and need funds and a strategy to integrate them into society. [via YahooNews] More >>

Hindus and Jews want EU intervention as USA voices 'major concern' on Roma discrimination in Romania (New Kerala) [Mar 15, 2010] Nevada (US), March 15 : USA has expressed 'major concern' regarding discrimination against Roma in Romania. [via YahooNews] More >>

Hindus and Jews want EU intervention as USA voices 'major concern' on Roma discrimination in Romania (Sify News) [Mar 15, 2010] USA has expressed 'major concern' regarding discrimination against Roma in Romania. [via YahooNews] More >>