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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 10, 2026Equalities Minister Simita Kumar acknowledged the findings of a report labeling historical policies against Gypsy Traveller communities as "cultural genocide"...
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November 10, 2026Alina Șerban, a Romani actor and filmmaker, is part of a movement showcasing Romani narratives at the Seville European Film...
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November 10, 2026The Serbian band KAL from Belgrade is releasing their new album "Cinema Caravan" after a ten-year hiatus, showcasing their energetic...
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November 10, 2026The city of Michalovce plans to relocate dozens of Roma families living in poor conditions without electricity or sewage to...
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November 10, 2026On November 5, 2026, two men and two women from Bosanci, all Roma, performed community service as part of their...
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November 10, 2026Romanian actress Oana Rusu advises Roma children facing prejudice to embrace their differences and emphasizes the role of society, including...
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November 10, 2026The Serbian Republic Electoral Commission announced preliminary results for the elections of national minority councils held on November 8. For...
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November 9, 2026Medi, a popular pop-folk artist in Bulgaria, is a mentor on 'The Voice of Bulgaria' and is known for writing...
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November 9, 2026A group of friends, including a woman and her sister, were denied entry to a club despite having a reservation...
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November 9, 2026Dr. Ioan Cristian Irimescu discusses the ongoing segregation of Roma students in Romanian schools, highlighting their placement in separate classes...
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November 9, 2026The Panhellenic Confederation of Roma (ELLAN PASSE) has undergone a significant leadership change with the election of young Roma scientist...
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November 9, 2026Tsvetelin Kanchev, chairman of the "EuroRoma" party, claims that the buying of votes among the Roma community is becoming less...
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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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