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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 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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September 27, 2026A team from ÁGOTA Community participated in the Kivilágos Kivirradtig Festival cooking competition, showcasing traditional Roma dishes and winning a...
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September 27, 2026The canton of Lucerne is reinitiating the search for stopping places for travelers, with the Social Democrats (SP) and Greens...
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September 27, 2026Hans Peter Doskozil, the Governor of Burgenland, calls the new House of Ethnic Groups a "century project" and a milestone...
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September 27, 2026Salih Saitović, president of the Democratic Union of Roma, emphasized the need for a systematic and long-term fight for the...
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September 26, 2026On September 18, 2026, the International Youth Center in Ruse hosted a youth theater event featuring forum theater, where Romanian...
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September 26, 2026According to the article, the Romanian government is offering €50,000 in non-repayable funding to young Roma individuals (ages 18-30) to...
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September 26, 2026Students from the Berehiv (Zakarpattia Ukraine) Gymnasium "Opre Roma" participated in an eco-educational event focused on biodiversity conservation and bird...
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September 26, 2026The article discusses the debate surrounding the commemoration of the Roma Resistance Day on May 16, which some historians question...
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September 26, 2026Hundreds gathered in Taktakenéz to light candles in memory of local councilor János Szapula, who was fatally attacked at work...
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September 26, 2026Rudolf Budai, a Romani goldsmith, has joined the political party Právo na pravdu to advocate for the Romani community and...
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September 26, 2026The Czech Culture Ministry plans to hold a competitive selection process for the new director of the Museum of Romani...
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September 25, 2026An important meeting for the Romani Party of Vrancea, Romania, took place, focusing on the party's reorganization following a scandal...
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September 25, 2026Braunau am Inn celebrates the 25th anniversary of the RoSi-Rastplatz, a unique project supporting Roma and Sinti travelers, recognized for...
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September 25, 2026The Dolenjska People's Initiative held its fourth consultation in Novo mesto regarding issues related to the Roma community and conditions...
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September 25, 2026Roberto Hamidović and six family members were sentenced for forcing children into mass pickpocketing in Paris, with Hamidović receiving eight...
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September 25, 2026Roma leaders from various European countries gathered in Skopje to discuss political participation and how mandates can lead to tangible...
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September 25, 2026The project "Bridge of Colors: Uniting Cultures through Creativity and Knowledge" has commenced in Shumen, aimed at fostering interaction among...
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