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Portugal’s far-right Chega party ordered to take down posters targeting Roma people • Dec. 23, 2025, 2:43 AM ET (The Guardian)
Does Slovenia's new security law target Roma people? • Dec. 16, 2025, 11:53 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)

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Also Known As Gitanos • Romany • Zigeuner • Gypsy • Tsigan • Cigány • Rom • Calo • Sinti • Ciganos • Dom • Gitanes

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