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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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October 1, 2026A meeting on September 28 focused on improving access to education, healthcare, and job opportunities for Roma communities in Maramureș,...
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October 1, 2026The canton of Freiburg has initiated a project to support the education of children from traveling Jenische families, following the...
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October 1, 2026Roma in Portugal face challenges, with communities present since the 15th century. An exhibition in Barcelos features photographs that delve into...
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October 1, 2026The Roma Community Council of Slovenia has opened its first office in southeastern Slovenia, located in Kočevje, to improve connections...
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October 1, 2026The Republic Electoral Commission announced the electoral list "United Roma for a United Serbia" led by Dejan Lajković for the...
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September 30, 2026An article which discusses the omission of Roma in a column about the coexistence of ethnic groups in Burgenland, Austria,...
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September 30, 2026The French Institute of Bulgaria is hosting the launch of the exhibition "Sillages" on October 8, 2026, which focuses on...
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September 30, 2026The psychological drama “33 Steps” is inspired by the true story of Milan Daniel, a Rom who, following a brutal...
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September 30, 2026The Bura Gallery in Budapest hosted an exhibition titled "Right Here Right Now" by Roma artist Béla Váradi, focusing on...
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September 30, 2026Former cultural minister Balázs Hankó has been accused of misusing cultural funding to support political campaigns, particularly benefiting the Fidesz...
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September 29, 2026The 18th Festival of Romani Song and Dance took place on September 27, 2026, in Beli Manastir, Croatia, celebrating Romani...
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September 29, 2026Juraj Čokyna has been working on education for students from generational poverty for a decade, focusing on the impact of...
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September 29, 2026The 23rd Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival will showcase over eighty films in Budapest and eight other cities,...
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September 29, 2026The registered Roma population in Achaia exceeds 9,000, with the highest concentration in Western Achaia, particularly in the municipality of...
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September 29, 2026The documentary film "Between Days, Between Nights" premiered at the French Institute in Bulgaria as part of the Sofia Documental...
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September 28, 2026Stolipinovo, the Roma Mahla in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, is often viewed negatively. Local activist Georgi Kochev aims to change perceptions through...
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September 28, 2026A violent conflict erupted in Nanov, Teleorman, involving two Roma families who clashed with bats and swords after a traffic...
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September 27, 2026Nantes, in Western France is by now the largest focus of news about Roma in France. Politicians from the local...
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