Radio Roma breaks down stereotypes and myths about the Roma community

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has few friends in the European Union. Last week, the European Parliament said Hungary can no longer be considered a functioning democracy. Among the long list of concerns laid out by EU lawmakers is Hungary’s treatment of ethnic minorities. The Roma are the largest ethnic minority in Hungary. Now, one radio station is trying to break down the stereotypes and bust myths about the community. From Budapest, our Europe correspondent Orla Barry has more. 

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