beggars

Beggars’ pilgrimage to Iaşi – incredible sums collected in just a few hours

13:34, 12 Oct. 2026
Thousands of lei made in a few hours simply by sitting on the street. These days, Iaşi is being swarmed by beggars from across the country—and even from Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova—eager to capitalize on the generosity of pilgrims arriving to venerate Saint Parascheva.

Finnish Authorities Demolish Romanian Beggars’ Camps In Helsinki

10:53, 27 Oct. 2009
Local authorities in Finland’s capital Helsinki started demolishing illegal camps hosting Romanian beggars, Finnish national television YLE reported on its website Tuesday.

Switzerland Decision To Remove Beggar Slums In Geneva, Administrative Measure-Romanian Embassy

16:14, 14 Nov. 2007
Switzerland’s decision to remove beggar slums in Geneva, in the south-west of the country, which are dwelled mainly by Romanians, is an administrative measure to protect public hygiene, Romanian diplomat in Berne Alexandru Irimia said Wednesday.