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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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April 17, 2026In the twenty-second review episode of the SODAcast podcast, its authors Zdeněk Ryšavý and Patrik Banga return to this year’s...
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April 17, 2026Lolita Cercel, created virtually with the help of artificial intelligence, is a star in Romania and beyond. Her genre, "Balkan...
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April 17, 2026Women Leaders Create First Inclusive Social Laundry in Nerubayska Community in Odessa Region. In the social laundry, vulnerable families can...
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April 16, 2026On the occasion of International Roma Day, the Roma National High School last week invited young people to a youth...
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April 16, 2026A press release announcing that Sofia will host the XV World Roma Congress, which will be held in the period...
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April 16, 2026The Roma mayor in the Garmen neighborhood "Kremikovtsi" in the Blagoevgrad region of Bulgaria was detained as part of a...
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April 15, 2026At a press conference on Tuesday, the opposition Slovakia Movement presented a series of findings that, according to its representatives,...
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April 15, 2026The Mayor of Novo Mesto, Gregor Macedoni called for the protection of victims of misdemeanors. He argues that the Šutar...
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April 14, 20264 Roma and 1 Romni were elected to the Hungarian parliament last Sunday. Four of the five are members of...
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April 14, 2026The strange story of a Roma school in the Hungarian countryside named after an Indian buddhist figure. In Hungary, Ambedkar...
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April 14, 2026The Romanian Romani actress and directo Alina Şerban was awarded a prize as young talent in the ‘Gypsy’ Culture Award...
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April 13, 2026A police operation involving a 25-member Roma family at the University Hospital of Cologne has had repercussions: Police in Bonn...
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April 13, 2026A new report about Roma in Belgium highlights the persistent racism and institutional discrimination they face in Belgium. Long history...
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April 13, 2026For a long time, Italy parked Roma in segregated camps that were de-facto ghettoes. Now the trend reverses, and 50...
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April 13, 2026A crude article pandering to st3ereotypes about Roma in a Canadian publication. Bad. Even if yes, there are indeed some...
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April 10, 2026Only through respect and mutual support can we build a more inclusive and strong state, where every person matters and...
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