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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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July 3, 2026The 13th Djelem Djelem Arts and Culture Festival in Dortmund features the Roma Ball concert, celebrating the 10th anniversary of...
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July 3, 2026The UN special rapporteur on racism, Ashwini K.P., reports that far-right ideologies have entered the mainstream in Austria, highlighting an...
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July 3, 2026The Hungarian National Roma Self-Government (MROÖ) has launched a legal aid and information network to support Roma communities, with initial...
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July 3, 2026A new initiative in Patras aims to support and integrate Roma communities through the establishment of a 'Roma Neighborhood Center'...
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July 3, 2026Roma in Montenegro face ongoing challenges, including housing conditions, education access, employment opportunities, and societal prejudices. Activist Shejla Pepić highlights the...
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July 3, 2026Bulgarian Justice Minister Nikolai Naydenov presented the government's commitment to protecting vulnerable groups' rights to Council of Europe Commissioner for...
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July 2, 2026The ROMEA scholarship program has long helped young Roma men and women overcome financial obstacles associated with studies. In addition...
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July 2, 2026From Thursday, July 2 to Saturday, July 4, Pilsen will become the venue for the jubilee 10th year of the...
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July 2, 2026The Slovak Association of Towns and Villages (ZMOS) discussed new responsibilities for municipalities regarding waste management and the inclusion of...
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July 2, 2026The Herényiek Házában art camp in Hungary, initiated by the Szombathely Roma National Self-Government, has become an annual celebration of...
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July 2, 2026The Roma-Butschu festival in Burgenland celebrates the traditions of the Roma community, featuring performances from various ethnic groups, including Croatian...
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July 1, 2026The Slovak government has decided that the annual report from the government commissioner for Roma communities will be submitted by...
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July 1, 2026A recent incident involving Roma armed with weapons has raised concerns about public safety in the town of Sereď, Slovakia,...
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July 1, 2026A Hepatitis A outbreak has been reported in the Drugetháza community in Zakarpattia Ukraine, primarily affecting the Roma population, prompting...
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July 1, 2026A conference supported by the OSCE Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina focused on the political participation of national minorities and...
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July 1, 2026The neighborhood of Hadji Dimitar in Kavarna, Bulgaria, has transformed from a place associated with poverty and crime to a...
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June 30, 2026The 2nd European Roma Summit in Podgorica focused on the position of Roma in Europe, media roles, education, youth participation,...
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June 30, 2026Srđan Šajn, president of the Roma Party, accused the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) of exploiting Roma individuals living on...
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