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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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November 7, 2026Roma, numbering between 10 and 12 million in Europe, face ongoing discrimination and historical persecution, including genocide during the Nazi...
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November 7, 2026The film "SMOOTH THE EDGES," directed by Charles Newland, is a significant step for Roma representation in British cinema, premiering...
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November 7, 2026Matteo Chiantore, the mayor of Ivrea, has been under police protection for two months due to tensions surrounding the demolition...
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November 7, 2026A 15-year-old student at a technical school in Levice has been accused of making violent threats against classmates, including a...
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November 7, 2026In Zimna Voda near Lviv, Ukraine, a Roma settlement exists on land owned by Ukrzaliznytsia, with discussions ongoing about relocating...
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November 7, 2026The recent parliamentary vote on the Bulgarian language law indicates a shift towards nationalism, aligning with the ideologies of various...
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November 6, 2026According to the article, progress has been noted in employment, preschool education, and strengthening national policies for the inclusion of...
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November 6, 2026A memorial event was held in Hungary at the Zalaegerszeg train station to honor the Roma victims of the Holocaust,...
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November 6, 2026The Slovak government's commissioner for Roma communities, Alexander Daško, emphasized the importance of protecting and passing on the Romani language...
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November 6, 2026Srđan Šajn, president of the Roma Party in Serbia, stated that his party declined to sign an initiative to boycott...
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November 6, 2026According to the article, only about 30% of Roma in Moldova speak Romanes, with transmission to younger generations becoming increasingly...
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November 6, 2026The International Romani Language Day conference at the Palace of Europe in Strasbourg focuses on safeguarding the Romani language, emphasizing...
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November 6, 2026Romanes is crucial for the identity and cultural heritage of the Roma community, yet it lacks formal recognition in Montenegro's...
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November 5, 2026The municipalities with the highest number of Roma inhabitants in Slovakia are Jarovnice, Luník IX, and Trebišov, while those with...
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November 5, 2026Several articles on the International Romanes Day celebrated on November 5th. Un mesaj simbolic pentru Ziua Limbii Romani, cu reflectori...
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November 5, 2026A documentary highlights early marriages and motherhood in Roma communities in Greece, focusing on the personal stories of women, particularly...
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November 5, 2026Afrodite Latinopoulou, head of a right wing party, proposed police patrols with specially trained dogs in areas of Athens, such...
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November 4, 2026The Furaj Mir program in Bosnia and Herzegovina empowers young people to address societal prejudices, particularly against the Roma community,...
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