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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 24, 2026The Swiss Federal Court acquitted six Roma beggars fined by Geneva's justice system for begging, stating that the fines violated...
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October 24, 2026The exhibition season for the City Museum and City Wall Museum ends on November 8, after which both museums will...
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October 24, 2026One year after Aleš Šutar's death, mayors and social services report little improvement in safety and social conditions for the...
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October 24, 2026In Cluj County, there are 2,633 Roma students enrolled in schools, making up about 4.55% of the total student population,...
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October 24, 2026The Union of Roma Party (P.U.R.) is holding its first congress on October 23, 2026, to elect its leadership and...
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October 24, 2026The anniversary of the 1912 Battle of Kumanovo was commemorated in Leskovac, but there is still no concrete plan to...
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October 23, 2026Romani PEN has been officially recognized by PEN International, enhancing the global platform for Romani authors and literature. The initiative,...
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October 23, 2026Luminiţa Mihai Cioabă's trilingual poetry collection, published in 2026, explores themes of time, nature, and human existence, emphasizing the interconnectedness...
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October 23, 2026wo men and one woman have been charged with electoral corruption related to upcoming municipal elections in Martin, Slovakia, involving...
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October 23, 2026Employment of Roma in regions like Dolenjska, Bela Krajina, and Kočevje in Slovenia remains a significant challenge, with discussions on...
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October 23, 2026A project, proposed by the Office for Nationalities of Slovenia, aims to develop and test a methodology for a pilot...
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October 23, 2026The ARSIS organization is hosting the second National Round Table in Thessaloniki as part of the Roma Rise program, focusing...
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October 23, 2026Two articles on the role of minorities in the upcoming Serbian elections. Minority parties will play a crucial role in...
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October 22, 2026Adis Hudorovac, a resident of a Roma settlement in Slovenia, struggles to find employment despite working public jobs and facing...
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October 22, 2026Nearly a year after the death of a pub owner, Aleš Šutar, and the subsequent implementation of the Šutar Act...
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October 22, 2026A community program titled "Who Are We, Roma?" was held to showcase the diverse values of Roma communities and promote...
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October 22, 2026The Council of Europe emphasizes that Ukraine must enhance protections for Roma and LGBTQ+ communities despite progress in combating discrimination...
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October 22, 2026A group of Roma attempted to storm a military recruitment center in Odesa after a man, referred to as a...
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