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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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July 16, 202632 Ukrainian Roma children were unjustly accused of theft, highlighting issues in the integration of these children in German language...
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July 16, 2026The Etnosur festival will kick off the filming of "Voces Gitanas desde el Sur," a documentary aimed at highlighting the...
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July 16, 2026Over 1,600 people may lose their jobs due to insufficient funding for the Slovak Local Civic and Preventive Services (MOaPS)...
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July 16, 2026Minority media in Serbia, particularly Roma media, face existential threats due to lack of systemic support and sustainable funding, relying...
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July 15, 2026Lars Lindgren focused on the cultural and linguistic rights of Roma in Sweden, emphasizing the importance of preserving their identity...
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July 15, 2026Pál Boglárka and Tornai Szilárd, local officials in Székelyudvarhely / Odorheiu Secuiesc in Romania, resigned from their positions due to...
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July 15, 2026Romnja in Hungary face systemic control in healthcare, often losing autonomy over their bodies, exemplified by a 2006 case of...
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July 15, 2026The 'Corsa degli Zingari' is an ancient tradition in Abruzzo, characterized by elements of faith, devotion, and competition, officially presented...
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July 15, 2026The Commissioner for Equality, Milan Antonijević, suspended the procedure against Dragan J. Vučićević for discrimination against the Roma minority, following...
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July 14, 2026Olimpia, a young Romni from a modest background, has successfully passed her Bacalaureat exam and aims to enroll in the...
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July 14, 2026A research commissioned by the Józsefváros Municipality aims to explore the challenges and needs of the Roma community in Józsefváros,...
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July 14, 2026Representatives from the Office for Nationalities visited a Roma settlement in Dolga Vas to discuss the challenges faced by the...
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July 14, 2026A Slovenian Roma community representative in Brezje–Žabjak claims that a 19-year-old pregnant woman was left homeless after her residence was...
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July 14, 2026A podcast features Shener Rahimov discussing his decision to return to Bulgaria after nearly eight years in Germany, highlighting the...
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July 14, 2026According to the UN Special Rapporteur on Racism, 32 Roma children from Ukraine were held for one and a half...
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July 13, 2026In 2026 and 2027, the Slovenian municipalities of Črenšovci, Rogašovci, and Šalovci will receive financial support to improve communal infrastructure...
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July 13, 2026In Iași County, Romania, the admission process for high schools in 2026 includes 354 distinct places, with 205 allocated for...
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