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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 4, 2026The Furaj Mir program in Bosnia and Herzegovina empowers young people to address societal prejudices, particularly against the Roma community,...
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November 4, 2026István Gyöngyösi, a Roma politician from a small Hungarian village, has made significant strides by representing Hungary at the Council...
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November 4, 2026A monitoring report by the Slovak National Centre for Human Rights revealed significant discrimination against Roma individuals in the rental...
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November 4, 2026Representatives from the southeastern Slovenian government and mayors discussed addressing Roma issues, prioritizing criminal offenses and misdemeanors in the region. Key...
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November 4, 2026Bulgaria states it has met its national goals for 2030 regarding the participation of Roma children in preschool education and...
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November 4, 2026The student movement claims that the Roma community has been particularly exposed to electoral manipulation and abuse, warning of potential...
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November 4, 2026The European Commission released its third report on the EU Framework for Roma, highlighting progress in employment, education, and early...
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November 3, 2026A symposium in Murska Sobota focused on preserving the Romani language and engaging younger generations through innovative methods, including a...
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November 3, 2026On November 3, 2008, two Roma individuals, Éva Illés and József Nagy, were murdered in Nagycsécs during a racially motivated...
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November 3, 2026A roundtable was organized under the EU-funded program aimed at improving education and employment opportunities for Roma students in the...
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November 3, 2026The upcoming elections to the Serbian National Counticcl of Roma are not just about electing 35 representatives but also a...
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November 2, 2026Brenda Lodigiani, a Sintiza, shares her experiences growing up with a dual identity, embracing her heritage without shame. Her mother...
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November 2, 2026The Association for the Support of Roma and Egyptians in Berane reports significant progress in education and social inclusion for...
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November 2, 2026An International Roma Coalition is urging the European Commission to appoint a coordinator against anti-Roma discrimination and provide funding for...
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November 2, 2026Three reports of alleged violations were received by the Regional Election Commission in Pazardzhik on election day. Two reports from the...
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November 1, 2026Not much this week in France. A conference on Romanian workers in France, many of them Roma, and a camp...
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November 1, 2026Five signatories criticized the Culture Ministry's decision to dissolve the Oversight Board for the Museum of Romani Culture, claiming it...
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November 1, 2026Laura Jurado's book "Mallorca romaní" highlights the history and struggles of the Romani community in Mallorca, documenting their legal persecutions,...
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