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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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August 16, 2026The Roma community in Serbia is advocating for better living conditions and proposed two methods to improve their situation alongside...
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August 16, 2026Young Roma from Brezje and Jedinščica explored radio and Roma culture in Prekmurje, Slovenia, visiting various cultural centers and participating...
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August 16, 2026The inaugural meeting of the Coordination Body for Monitoring the Implementation of the Serbian Action Plan for Minority Rights (2026-2029)...
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August 15, 2026The Roma community has deep historical roots in Austria but continues to face prejudice, exclusion, and discrimination. The documentary "Roma. A...
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August 15, 2026The 14th annual event "Romski svome gradu" in Pirot showcased Romani music, dance, and tradition, organized by the citizens' association...
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August 15, 2026The Hungarian Ombudsman has initiated an investigation into police negligence regarding the neo-fascist vigilante group Bűnvadászok, which targets Roma communities,...
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August 14, 2026Slovak Romani musician Oto Bunda is preparing a documentary film Halgató: Song of My Soul, dedicated to the traditional Romani...
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August 14, 2026The Council of Youth Initiatives in Montenegro urges authorities to prioritize authentic political representation for the Roma community in electoral...
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August 14, 2026The article features Murim Baftiarov, an activist working to improve the position of the Roma community in Maribor, emphasizing the...
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August 14, 2026Prague 4 invites you to the seventh annual Roma Bašavel on Saturday, August 15th from 3:00 PM to the Central...
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August 14, 2026Nine months after the Ombudsman submitted a report on the education of Roma children to the National Assembly, there has...
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August 14, 2026The article discusses the political preferences and behavior of Hungarian-speaking Roma in Slovakia, highlighting their low political activity compared to...
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August 14, 2026Significant frustration has emerged within the Roma intellectual and civil sectors regarding the Tisza government's Roma policies, with activists criticizing...
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August 13, 2026The Novo mesto Society for the Development of Voluntary Work organized a day trip for young Roma from Brezje and...
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August 13, 2026Davorin Klobučar, a prominent sports and tourism figure, has faced escalating threats, including physical violence and death threats, following a...
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August 13, 2026On the night of Wednesday to Thursday, there was a fire in the settlement of Lubina in the Nad jazerom...
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August 13, 2026The article discusses the ongoing challenges faced by Roma communities in Slovakia, emphasizing the need for better housing, water, education,...
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August 13, 2026The event "Romi svome gradu" was held in Pirot, Serbia, showcasing the richness of Romani music, dance, and tradition, featuring...
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