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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 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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October 15, 2026The OSCE emphasizes the need for ongoing efforts to remove barriers preventing Roma and Sinti from participating in elections, as...
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October 15, 2026In 2022, €335,845,065 was spent on the action plan for the Strategy for Equality, Inclusion, and Participation of Roma by...
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October 15, 2026Jozef Božik, the chairman of the Association of Towns and Villages of Slovakia (ZMOS), is facing backlash after being accused...
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October 15, 2026The Roma Council of Montenegro warns against discussing European values and the rule of law while ignoring the long-standing discrimination...
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October 14, 2026The article discusses the football club "SV Gipsy Kings" in Vienna, which aims to reduce prejudices and strengthen player identities....
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October 14, 2026The film "Young Roma Today - Between Heritage and Future" follows four young Roma individuals who challenge stereotypes and advocate...
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October 14, 2026The recent elections in the Czech Republic saw the election of 37 Roma from 315 Roma candidates. Czech local elections:...
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October 14, 2026The activities of the 'Bűnvadászok' (Crime Hunters) instill fear in the Roma community and shift public sentiment against them, as...
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October 14, 2026A conflict involving several Roma men occurred in Timișoara, leading to police intervention after a neighbor called emergency services. Four...
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October 14, 2026A meeting was held between 20 young Roma from Moldova and representatives of the Ministry of Education to discuss promoting...
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October 14, 2026The Achaia Police Employees Union congratulated officers involved in a large-scale operation in the Roma settlement of Eglikada, Patras, leading...
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October 13, 2026A meeting was held at the Government Palace in Naples to address the lack of water and electricity in the...
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October 13, 2026Father Stanisław Opocki, a prominent priest and national pastor for the Romani community in Poland, died in a car accident...
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October 13, 2026The theater group "Stolivud" in the multicultural neighborhood of Stolipinovo aims to promote tolerance and unity through art, featuring members...
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October 13, 2026On Wednesday, October 7, educator and Roma cultural studies teacher Mrs. János Jónás delivered a lecture titled "Sounds of Two...
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October 13, 2026A new community and advocacy program called "Voice of Roma Women in Miskolc" has been launched to enhance the public...
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October 13, 2026The Roma Pride and Dignity Day will be held in Budapest on October 17, featuring a march and the presentation...
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