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Kali Sara: How the Romani hid their Goddess in plain sight
May 27, 2024
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The Roma don’t do small talk
Jul 12, 2022
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Martina Mustafova
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Untethered Together: The unofficial and unscripted nature of Romani marriages
Aug 22, 2023
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Martina Mustafova
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"Be a woman": The Roma have no King. They have Queens.
Sep 18, 2023
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Kemano baśal e Romenge | “Violin, play for the Roma”
by Džansever Dalipova
Sep 24
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
Naśti Isuse bi toro | I cannot, Jesus, without you
by Yasharka
Feb 25
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Nasvaliljum daje | "I fell sick, mother"
by Muhharrem Ahmeti
Jan 28
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Pirav mange korkoro | "I walk alone"
by Valentin Slavchev
Oct 28, 2025
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
The Roma Life
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When Prison Becomes Part of Life
And children grow up waiting outside
Sep 17
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Martina Mustafova
and
Pepi Mustafov
3
All or Nothing: Alcohol and Emotional Release in Romani Communities
When pain drinks itself to sleep
Sep 10
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Martina Mustafova
and
Pepi Mustafov
2
Regal or Ragged: The Roma always wear joy
Or what "dressing up" means in Romani culture
Jun 10
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Why the Roma flicker in and out of view
On the luxury of being reliable, reachable, and able to keep plans
Feb 18
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Is it ethical to survive by selling your blood?
On the hidden market of Romani blood donations.
Feb 11
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Is it true?
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May Your Hands Not Hold: The Power of the Romani Curse
When words can burn and turn to dust
Sep 2
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Do the Roma habitually slaughter each other with axes in melees?
the psychology of mass fights in Romani culture
Feb 12, 2025
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Do the Roma ruin everything they touch?
exploring the myth of the Roma leaving desolation in their wake
Nov 25, 2024
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Are the Roma misogynistic?
Exploring the stereotype of the woman-hating Romani man
Jul 15, 2024
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Are the Romani compulsive liars?
Let's explore what "sounds" true.
Nov 13, 2023
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Culture & Traditions
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"The Dress Speaks" in Balkan Romani Weddings
The layers of symbolism in Balkan Romani wedding gowns
Jun 17
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
A Crown for Every Woman
on Balkan Romani makeup and hairstyles
Jun 4
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Rice, milk, and sugar: The morning ritual of the biggest Roma holiday
The sweetness of sütlaç on Ederlezi (St. George's Day)
May 6
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Romani culture takes the spotlight at the French Institute
A true cultural event amid political amnesia in Sofia, Bulgaria
Jun 9, 2025
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Martina Mustafova
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Why Romani engagement ceremonies look like weddings
But are actually not.
Feb 19, 2025
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Past & Present
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"The whole of Birkenau was lit up."
The Romani uprising in Auschwitz-Birkenau
May 14
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Discarded balloons: A few words about Romani joy
The social housing buildings in Zaharna Fabrika, Sofia, are protected as cultural heritage.
Jul 7, 2025
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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In the ashes, the Romani heart keeps beating
we'll take you on a short walk among the rubble of our demolished quarter
May 2, 2025
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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"They were born here and died here."
Do the Roma have a right to live where they've always lived?
Mar 20, 2025
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Martina Mustafova
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Pepi Mustafov
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Bugattis in the garage, Roma slaves in the streets: The empire of Rumen Gaytanski "The Wolf"
or why the Romani resort to wrapping themselves in plastic bags while their boss collects luxury cars
Sep 24, 2024
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Martina Mustafova
and
Pepi Mustafov
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