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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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September 23, 2026A concert celebrating World Romani Language Day on November 5, will feature the band Amala, led by composer Imer Traja...
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September 23, 2026Local NGOs in Cluj, particularly TAC.social, criticize a protest against the relocation of Roma families from Pata Rât, emphasizing the...
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September 23, 2026The Third Summit of Roma Leaders in Sofia focuses on unity, leadership, and a European future, organized by the United...
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September 23, 2026In the village of Zidarovo, Bulgaria, a small group of local Roma is accused of vandalism and public disorder, raising...
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September 22, 2026An international conference titled "Roma and Sinti - Between Historical Memory and Modernity" will take place on November 24-25 in...
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September 22, 2026Local councilor Dragoș Roșianu criticized fellow councilor Daniel Meze for generalizing about relocated Roma families after a fire incident, urging...
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September 22, 2026A meeting was held between Thessaly's regional governor, Dimitris Koureta, and representatives of the Roma community to discuss issues related...
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September 22, 2026Mihácsi Patrik, a Roma barber shop owner in Győr, refuses to be seen as a victim and is proud of...
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September 22, 2026Precarity continues to weigh on the schooling of several Roma children supported by Opre Rrom in Lausanne. The association is...
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September 21, 2026A shooting incident in Valencia involving rival Roma families resulted in one death and three injuries, with four men arrested....
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September 21, 2026Petr Torák, Czech Honorary Consul and director of the British NGO COMPAS says that "If Roma are not integrated and...
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September 21, 2026The project has involved over 200 Roma individuals from three municipalities, focusing on individual and family counseling, educational support for...
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September 21, 2026Dorin Cioabă, a representative of the Roma community, expressed outrage over a new Romanian law that could imprison parents who...
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September 21, 2026Rena Dourou, head of SYRIZA-PS, labeled early marriages among Roma women as a form of gender-based violence during a presentation...
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September 20, 2026An interesting article highlighting the fact that Roma from Romania actually work, and save money to build a house back...
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September 20, 2026Rivesaltes, a town in Roussillon, is home to a former military camp that served as an internment site during World...
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September 20, 2026Mariana reflects on her childhood in a close-knit community and the discrimination she faced as a Romni when seeking work...
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September 20, 2026The annual GYPSY FEST parade in Vilnius attracted significant attention, featuring colorful performances, traditional Romani culture, and a free concert...
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