Sinai Russian plane catastrophe.
On behal of IRU and all of the Roma Nation, Dr. Normunds Rudevics has sent a letter to the Russian Government with a message of deep condolences.

Official announcement of the representative of the Foundation with regards to the recently spread rumours about compensations up to 20,000 Euro to Roma persons born before 1937.

“EVZ Foundation is confirming that in accordance to the laws of compensation and restitutions compensations are made only through the Programmes announced on the official site. No compensations in such amount are made. Please beware of any bodies and organisations proposing to fill in paid applications! Please consult the official sources.”

Valentina Valtchuk, EVZ.

Stiftung “Erinnerung, Verantwortung und Zukunft”

ROMA WORLD took place in Latvia in August 2015 , for the first time,launching a new exciting opportunity for the artists of Roma origin to showcase their art. Representatives of 15 countries entertained crowds for several days in Riga, Ventspils,Kauguri, Jurmala, with rich programmes. Live broadcast of the two Gala concerts in Dzintari, Jurmala was provided by TV24 Riga. The Gala concerts were opened by Mr. Normunds Rudevics. The President of Latvia with the members of the Latvian Cabinet – ministers and honorary guests including ambassadors, ombudsman, councils and members of Latvian elite honoured the Festival with their presence.