History of Morbihan
Vincent Bechec and Mikaël Gendry, A Brief History of Morbihan, La Geste Publishing, 2026, Coll. Baroque
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Annonce
Dante's Divine Comedy in Breton
In subscription, this monument of medieval literature in Breton is the subject of a revised and expanded re-edition. Explanatory text below.
Communiqué de presse
Koun Breizh thanks the municipality of Dol de Bretagne for the reinstatement of the statue of NOMINOE.
Koun Breizh thanks the municipality of Dol de Bretagne for the reinstatement of the statue of NOMINOE
Enquête
Contemporary Druidism in Brittany: between spirituality and cultural heritage
Druidism has returned to public debate following controversial statements made by Deputy Maël de Calan last April, and then an article published by Libération on May 12, 2026. ABP has been conducting an investigation into this contemporary spirituality, which is still not well known, for several weeks.
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Wales: Historic victory for Plaid Cymru in the elections
These elections mark the end of a political era in Wales. Since the establishment of the Senedd in 1999, Labour has largely dominated Welsh political life. The victory of Plaid Cymru opens a new phase, in the context of the rise of nationalist and autonomist parties in several nations of the United Kingdom.
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Breton oral heritage: Dastum affected by a decrease in public funding.
The Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs (DRAC) announced to Dastum a reduction of 30,000 euros in its financial contribution for 2026. According to the association specialized in the preservation of Breton oral heritage, this decrease in public funding will result in the elimination of one position among its 18 employees.
Column
What are we doing with our Breton freedoms?
The festival of Breton freedoms, which will take place soon, prompts reflection on our freedoms. What do we do with our Breton freedoms? "He who sees in freedoms anything other than themselves is made to serve," said Tocqueville in his time. I would just like us to question ourselves a little!
Column
A second CD for the B.R.E.T.O.N.S collective: "D.a.o.u."
"D.A.O.U.", by B.R.E.T.O.N.S., an album of 13 tracks, mainly consisting of covers drawn from very different styles... always more rock!
Column
Debut album for the couple Gwen DAYOT and Job DEFERNEZ: "The Flight of the Bumblebees."
At the threshold of 50 years of musical partnership, Gwen and Job wanted to mark and celebrate their "golden anniversary." Surrounded by friends who sing or play music, they wished to self-produce a Compact Disc, according to Gwen and Job, "buzzing to their heart's content."
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Victorious again in Scotland, the SNP revives the idea of an independence referendum in 2028.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) won the 2026 Scottish parliamentary elections. With an independence majority alongside the Scottish Greens, its leader John Swinney is reviving the prospect of a new referendum on Scotland's independence as early as 2028.
Communiqué de presse
Despite everything that separates us - the latest novel by Sophie TAL MEN -
Despite Everything That Separates Us is a deeply human novel where the intimate meets the grand History.
Annonce
Final curtain for the Academy of Letters in Saint-Quay-Portrieux: heading to Binic.
Relocation of the Academy of Letters
News brief
Hermine Necklace: regional funding halved in a few years
For a long time set at 20,000 euros, this grant was reduced to 14,000 euros starting in 2022, before being brought down to 10,000 euros for the year 2026. In total, regional support for this symbolic event has thus been halved.
Musique
B.R.E.T.O.N.S releases "DAOU," a second album that is more rock and socially engaged.
The 13 tracks blend original compositions, covers, and instrumental pieces, in a universe where distorted guitars coexist with Celtic influences.
Compte rendu
The Interceltic Business Forum stops at the Isle of Man and confirms its international ambition.
Inaugurated in Lorient during the Interceltic Festival of Lorient in 2016, the Interceltic Business Forum was held for the first time on the Isle of Man in Douglas, bringing together business leaders, investors, public officials, and innovators from all Celtic nations. Following editions in Galway, Cardiff, and Falmouth, this new stage confirms the growing importance of this original economic meeting point, at the intersection of economic, cultural, and territorial issues.
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