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The RomaThe RomaRoma are variously known as Rroma, Gypsies, Tsiganes, Tsigan, Gitanos or Gitans, as well as Sinti, Cale, and many other names. They are Europeans, having arrived... -
HistoryHistoryApart from the non-controversial fact that Roma come from India, the rest of the Roma early history is a subject of controversy. When did Roma...
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LanguageLanguageRoma have an Indian based language, a discovery of 1753. Romanes, or Romani Čhib, is the language of the Roma. This fact is little known...
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TraditionsTraditionsThe Roma culture is not a written one and has kept its unity and consistency in spite of savage assaults. Traditions were one of the...
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MusicMusicWhat is Roma music? What is Roma music? This seemingly innocuous question has fed quite an industry. From the 18th century onward, musicians, scientist have...
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ReportsReportsAll reports presented here are strictly copyrighted to the Rroma Foundation Zürich. These reports were compiled by our staff while on surveys in various countries.
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Questions & AnswersQuestions & AnswersWhen hearing about Roma, when reading about them, a wealth of clichés, generally accepted “truths” and statements are always present. This summary presents the most...
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GalleriesGalleriesThese galleries are either the work of amateurs, documenting the situation in a specific region at a specific time (for example in Bosnia in 2001,...
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Who are Roma? Where do they come from? What is the difference between Roma, Sinti, Gypsies, Cale, Tsiganes, Zigeuner, Travellers? Do they have a language? Where do they come from? How many are there in Europe? What are their traditions?
These and many more questions are treated at length in these pages on Roma, history, language, traditions, music, but also in shorter form in the questions and answers page.
The page also has resources on literature, reports and many more items.
Recent News on Roma
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November 13, 2026Far-right politicians from across Europe are gathering in Prague – hosted by a party linked to the Czech governing coalition. Among...
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November 13, 2026The initiative "Vstani Romski Otrok" demands changes to the law governing the representation of the Roma community in Slovenia, advocating...
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November 13, 2026The Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) in Moldova is implementing measures to improve educational access for Roma children, including...
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November 13, 2026A heartfelt letter from a Roma student in Crete highlights ongoing issues of racism, social exclusion, and educational inequalities faced...
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November 13, 2026The NGO "Mladi Romi – Herceg Novi" organized a conference in Podgorica focused on education challenges faced by Roma and...
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November 12, 2026Dilyana Kirilova will present her book "The Meaning and Perspectives in Education through the Eyes of Some Roma Women" in...
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November 12, 2026The Ludwig-Windhorst-Schule hosted a presentation by Manolito Steinbach, a Sinti Holocaust survivor, to educate students about the atrocities committed during...
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November 12, 2026The Roma Association of Slovenia, led by Jožek Horvat Muc, celebrates its 30th anniversary, emphasizing the importance of community strength...
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November 12, 2026A conference on Roma issues emphasized the need to address the structural causes of their problems and include the Roma...
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November 12, 2026A village meeting was held in a Roma settlement to discuss recent security incidents and seek solutions after a rise...
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November 12, 2026Anett Nagy, a former contestant on the TV2 show "Séfek séfe," filed a complaint alleging that a security guard at...
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November 12, 2026A new edition of the 'School for Parents' project has started in Suceava County, focusing on educating traditional Roma communities...
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November 12, 2026A viral video from a Roma wedding in Crete went viral on social media, showing guests throwing money while singer...
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November 11, 2026The article discusses the historical persecution of Roma during the Holocaust and World War II, emphasizing their victimhood. It argues that...
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November 11, 2026The short film "All the Love in My Body" by Finnish-Greek director Carmen Baltsar tells the tragic story of two...
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November 11, 2026Jorge Emilio Nedich is a prominent figure in Romani literature in Latin America, having overcome a challenging upbringing to become...
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November 11, 2026The elections for national minority councils in Serbia were marred by allegations of vote buying and irregularities, leading to calls...
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November 11, 2026Residents of the Roma settlement Pušča are concerned about their safety due to attempted break-ins reported throughout the week. Local...
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