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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 23, 2026Survivors of wartime sexual violence in Kosovo were officially recognized in 2018, significantly later than other war victim categories, following...
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July 23, 2026A meeting organized by the Ministry of Education and Research focused on developing services for Roma communities through community mediators,...
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July 23, 2026The admission process for high schools in Constanța for 2026 shows significant differences in average grades between general placements and...
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July 23, 2026Olivera Katarina, a versatile performer known for her work in film and music, passed away on July 21, 2026, at...
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July 23, 2026The Greek Central Macedonia Region is implementing a targeted social integration program for vulnerable groups, allocating 3 million euros through...
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July 23, 2026A demonstration occurred in Ostrava (Czechia) following the stabbing of a local Roma man, which was linked to provocative social...
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July 22, 2026The reality show "The Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives" has faced backlash from the traveller community, who find it embarrassing...
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July 22, 2026The Cluj-Napoca Local Council approved a program worth over 400 million lei to purchase 350 homes for Roma and other...
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July 22, 2026Young artist, author of the book “Cactus in an Orchid Field” and human rights activist Almir Agić, guesting on “Sarajevo...
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July 22, 2026Targeted police operations were conducted in Messinia, Argolis, and Corinthia as part of the Greek Police's efforts to prevent and...
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July 22, 2026Child marriages, particularly in Roma communities in Montenegro, continue despite legal prohibitions, with many girls entering into arranged marriages as...
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July 22, 2026Amnesty International's regional office in Europe has sent an open letter to the mayor of Stara Zagora, Mr. Zhivko Todorov,...
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July 21, 2026When Viktor Orbán's returned to power in 2010, laws were changed to allow and promote the segregation of Roma students...
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July 21, 2026The Community Center of Sparta conducted an awareness campaign to prevent heatstroke, focusing on local Roma settlements. The initiative aimed to...
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July 21, 2026Markus Josl speaks Jenisch, a language influenced by German and Romani, which is now spoken by only a few people...
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July 21, 2026Trewley-Precious Wass, a 26-year-old TikTok star, is featured in Channel 4's reality series "The Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives," showcasing...
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July 21, 2026The project "Roma Soul Food" explores Roma musical and culinary traditions through interviews with community members in three countries, resulting...
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July 21, 2026Residents of the Roma neighborhood "Kremikovtsi" in Garmen have been without water for over two months after the local government...
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