A murit unul dintre pionierii mișcării romilor din România. Gelu Duminică a făcut anunțul: „Ne luăm rămas-bun...”

Anthropologist Vasile Ionescu, a key figure in the Roma movement in Romania, passed away on October 13. His funeral will take place on October 17, with a service at Bellu Orthodox Cemetery. Ionescu's contributions to Roma rights and cultural identity are recognized as significant for future generations. He was involved in the International Commission for the Study of the Holocaust in Romania and advocated for the acknowledgment of Roma history, including the recognition of their slavery and the Holocaust. His legacy is honored by various institutions and individuals who remember his passion and dedication to the Roma community.