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The film about Anatole Le Braz finally presented in Quimper-Cornouaille.

The 13th screening-debate of the film "Anatole Le Braz, from Brittany to the World," marking the centenary of the death of the renowned Breton writer, will take place at the Alain Gérard media library in Quimper this Saturday, November 7 at 3 PM. This cinema-debate follows the one in Tréguier on Wednesday, November 4 at 6 PM - a second screening due to the audience that could not find a place in early June and precedes the screening in Lanvellec (Trégor) on Sunday, November 15 at 4 PM. For this autumn tour, the screening in Quimper will...

Jean-Jacques Monnier
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Compte rendu

European minority languages mobilize for their future in artificial intelligence.

Gathered on October 23 and 24, 2026, in Chur, Switzerland, for the 10th Forum of European Minority Regions organized by FUEN, representatives of linguistic minorities, researchers, and technology companies presented the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence to preserve and develop their languages. From Romansh to Irish, including Ladin, initiatives are multiplying. Experiences that could also inspire the digital future of Breton.

La rédaction for ABP
October 31, 2026
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Compte rendu

From Carpentras to Tréguier: new sources for the history of Anne and Claude of Brittany

Bretaigne DAO continues to build its historical corpus with new manuscript reproductions, legal research tools, and a digitization campaign initiated with the Archives of Côtes-d’Armor. Recent advancements include an old copy of the will of Claude of France preserved in Carpentras and the identification of thirteen letters from Anne of Brittany addressed to the bishop and chapter of Tréguier.

Damien Ange Bruno Jégo for Bretaigne DAO
October 29, 2026
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A massive Gallic oppidum discovered in Brittany reaffirms Celtic presence in Armorica.

Excavations conducted at Vieux-Vy-sur-Couesnon, in Ille-et-Vilaine, reveal the organization of a vast Gallic settlement covering 125 hectares. This discovery adds to an already considerable collection of remnants of Gallic civilization in Brittany, from Paule to Yaudet, including Huelgoat and Tronoën. It also invites a reconsideration of the claims made by archaeologist Yannick Lecerf, who stated that the Celts never came to Brittany.

Philippe Argouarch for Philippe Argouarch
October 28, 2026
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Corsican autonomy: nationalists leave the Senate and withdraw from the Beauvau process.

Late on Monday, October 26, 2026, the Corsican nationalist representatives left the Senate and announced their withdrawal from the negotiation process regarding the island's autonomy. The reason: the adopted amendments that call into question several essential elements: a distinct community, resident status, or the recognition of the Corsican language.

La rédaction for ABP
October 27, 2026
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Analyse

Reunification: 56% of residents in the five Breton departments in favor, according to Ifop.

A survey by Ifop published on October 22, 2026, reveals that 56% of residents in the five Breton departments support the attachment of Loire-Atlantique to the Brittany region, compared to 44% in 2012. Support reaches 62% in Loire-Atlantique and 52% in the other four departments. Conducted for Regions and Solidarity Peoples (R&PS), the survey also shows a majority support for federalism and the recognition of regional languages.

La rédaction for ABP
October 24, 2026
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Christian Troadec announces an independent and autonomist list for the 2028 regional elections.

During the inauguration of the 37th edition of the Book Festival in Brittany, this Saturday, October 24, in Carhaix, Mayor Christian Troadec paid a lengthy tribute to Charlie Grall, co-founder of the festival, who passed away on February 28. He also announced his intention to actively participate in the regional elections of March 2028 with an autonomist list from the first round and without any alliances in the second round. A paradigm shift in Breton politics.

Philippe Argouarch for Philippe Argouarch
October 25, 2026
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Présentation de livre

City of Carhaix Novel Prize awarded to "Winter Foam" by Anne-Solange Muis

The City of Carhaix Novel Prize is awarded to Anne-Solange Muis for "Écume d’hiver," her second novel (Phébus, 2026). The prize will be presented to her by the jury on Saturday, October 24 at 2:15 PM, at the Glenmor Space, during the Carhaix Book Festival.

Marie-Josée Christien for Spered Gouez / L'esprit sauvage
October 20, 2026
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Présentation de livre

The History of Brittany by Bertrand d'Argentré: Yoran Embanner reissues the passages censored by royal power.

The Yoran Embanner publishing house, based in Cléden-Poher (Finistère), is releasing a modernized and unexpurgated version of Book XII of Bertrand d'Argentré's History of Brittany. This work, dedicated to the years 1458 to 1532, notably restores the passages that were censored at the end of the 16th century regarding the union of Brittany with the Kingdom of France.

La rédaction for ABP
October 20, 2026
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De-Bretonization: Open letter to the Mayor of Plouzane, Yves Du Buit

The hemorrhage continues. Koun Breizh wishes to express its indignation to Mr. Mayor of Plouzane following the de-Bretonization of the Coat-Edern school. What is the point of being at level 2 of the Ya d'ar breizhoneg charter to end up here? We demand the restoration of the original name or the addition of the new name to Coat-Edern.

Yvon Ollivier for Yvon Ollivier
October 19, 2026
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