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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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August 19, 2026The article discusses the fate of Roma TV in the Czech Republic, which aimed to provide a platform for Romani...
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August 19, 2026The article discusses the alleged corruption and mismanagement within the Romani Party in Vaslui, Romania, highlighting the lack of progress...
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August 19, 2026The relocation of several Roma families from an illegal settlement in Košice to Hungary has sparked political support for local...
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August 19, 2026Lenka Kovačevičová, Mayor of the Košice-Lázně District, claims there are 15 illegal settlements in Košice, housing around 2600 people in...
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August 19, 2026Two police officers were slightly injured during a clash with a group of young individuals attempting to free an 18-year-old...
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August 19, 2026The Bulgarian police raides a private club associated with the international neo-Nazi organization "Blood and Honour" in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The...
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August 19, 2026The NGO for the support of Roma and Egyptians emphasizes that educational inclusion must be measured by tangible opportunities for...
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August 18, 2026The IROFF International Romani Film Festival will return to Prague from September 10 to 13. After last year's zero year,...
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August 18, 2026The rise of neo-Nazi groups in Bulgaria, particularly the 'Blood and Honor' club, and their connections to a broader culture...
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August 18, 2026A Roma settlement in Braća, Serbia, is being evicted. Instead of being offered alternative lodgings, the legal team of Initiative...
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August 18, 2026The municipality of Wädenswil in the canton of Zurich has opened a stopping place for Jenische and Sinti travelers, following...
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August 18, 2026Rui Cristina, the mayor of Albufeira, faces charges of discrimination and incitement to hatred after controversial remarks about the local...
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August 18, 2026"You Don’t Belong Here" won the Golden Leopard for Best Film at the Locarno Film Festival, presenting a moral drama...
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August 17, 2026A reportage from the Belgian RTL on Roma camps in France, and on the fact that they do work. They...
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August 17, 2026In modern society, the Roma woman represents the central pillar of the family. They are the one who assume multiple...
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August 17, 2026The article discusses a project supported by the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights of Montenegro aimed at improving the...
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August 17, 2026The organization "Blood and Honour" has been raging in Plovdiv for a long time. They were involved in violent pogroms...
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August 17, 2026A fire in a camp in Western France; an article about a campment in Western France (from a biased source);...
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