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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 18, 2026An article about the 3’500 Roma who live in shantytowns near Nantes at least presents the truth: these are people...
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October 18, 2026The Czech Facebook group "Nerds for Themselves" (Nerdi sobě) has become a platform for discussing retro games but has also...
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October 18, 2026A vending machine at the Städtisches Klinikum Dresden is causing controversy for offering a soup labeled "Zigeunersuppe," which is considered...
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October 18, 2026Participants at the Roma Pride and Dignity Day in Budapest called for partnership with the current and future Hungarian government...
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October 18, 2026Participants in a parliamentary debate emphasized that political opposition should not justify personal attacks, advocating for respect for human dignity...
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October 18, 2026The NGO 'Mladi Romi' emphasizes that education and employment are crucial for overcoming poverty among Roma and Egyptian families in...
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October 17, 2026The first Stolperstein in Switzerland dedicated to a member of the Sinti community was installed in Koblenz, commemorating Anton Reinhardt,...
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October 17, 2026The article discusses the challenges faced by Sinti and Roma communities, highlighting deep-rooted prejudices and anti-Roma sentiment in society. It features...
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October 17, 2026The Warsaw Human Dimension Conference addressed the democratic obligations and human rights of national minorities, focusing on Roma and Sinti...
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October 17, 2026Robert Kasumović, a Romani activist, claims that the ruling party in Niš uses threats and coercion to control the Romani...
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October 17, 2026Roma in Ruse were reportedly offered around 300 euros per vote during the elections. Their leader, Varban Varbanov, organized a protest...
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October 16, 2026Sabihah Suleiman, president of the Roma Women's Cultural Association "ELPIDA", addresses the rights of Roma in Thrace at the OSCE...
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October 16, 2026An investigative report reveals that Roma children in Slovakia are being improperly transferred to special schools despite performing well academically,...
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October 16, 2026The article relates several documented cases where Roma votes were allegedly bought, where Roma from informal settlements were bused to...
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October 16, 2026The Roma Party issued a call today to all political parties focused on representing the interests of the Roma national...
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October 16, 2026According to the Bulgarian press and a large number of articles, measures are being taken to ensure free voting for...
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October 16, 2026Slovenia and Croatia are collaborating to improve the situation of the Roma community through joint initiatives and solutions in key...
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October 15, 2026The Antifascist Remembrance Initiative, established in 2023, focuses on raising awareness about right-wing extremist bomb terror in Austria, particularly from...
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