Roma Civic Initiative — The Roma Civic Initiative ( Romská občanská iniciativa ROI) is a Roma minority political party, now based in Slovakia.The party was originally established in Czechoslovakia on November 21, 1989, immediately following the Velvet Revolution. As… … Wikipedia
History of the Romani people — The Romani people, also referred to as the Roma or Gypsies, are an ethnic group who live primarily in Europe. They are believed to have originated in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. They began their migration to Europe and North… … Wikipedia
Roma in Hungary — Magyar cigányok Magyarországi romák Total population 205,720 (census 2001) … Wikipedia
Roma minority of Hungary — Infobox Ethnic group group = Roma people of Hungary Magyar cigányok Magyarországi romák poptime = 205,720 (census 2001) [ [http://www.nepszamlalas.hu/eng/volumes/24/tables/load1 1.html Hungarian census 2001] ] Estimated: 450,000 to 1,000,000 [… … Wikipedia
Slovakia — Slovakia became an independent state in 1993. In 1989, figures held locally gave the number of Gypsies for the region as 253,943, but this excluded many who were not in receipt of any welfare support. According to the 2001 census, Roma number… … Historical dictionary of the Gypsies
Czechoslovakia — In 1399 the first Gypsy on the territory of Bohemia is mentioned in a chronicle. There are further references, and then in 1541 Gypsies were accused of starting a fire in Prague. In general, while the provinces were under the Habsburg and… … Historical dictionary of the Gypsies
Roma in Central and Eastern Europe — The Roma people in Central and Eastern Europe often live in depressed squatter communities with very high unemployment, while only some are fully integrated in the society. However, in some cases mdash;notably the Kalderash clan in Romania, who… … Wikipedia
History of the Roma people — The Roma people, also referred to as the Roma or Gypsies, are an ethnic group who live primarily in Europe. They are believed to have originated in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. They began their migration to Europe and North… … Wikipedia
Kosovan local elections, 2008 — The 2008 Serbian local elections in Kosovo were held on May 11, 2008 as part of Serbia s parliamentary elections and elections in Vojvodina. UNMIK authorities have criticized Serbia organizing elections saying only the UN can organize elections… … Wikipedia
Community Assembly of Kosovo and Metohija — The Assembly of the Community of Municipalities of the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija ( sr. Скупштина Заједнице општина Аутономне Покрајине Косово и Метохија / Skupština Zajednice opština Autonomne Pokrajine Kosovo i Metohija en.… … Wikipedia