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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Three finalists for the 27th City of Carhaix Novel Prize

The jury of the Carhaix City Novel Prize has chosen its three finalists. The award will be presented to the winner on Saturday, October 24, during the 37th edition of the Book Festival in Brittany.

Death of Pierre-Marie Mallégol, pioneer of Diwan

Pierre-Marie Mallégol, teacher, author, and one of the pioneering parents of Diwan, passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 85. He participated in the creation of the very first Diwan school in Lampaul-Ploudalmézeau in 1977.

KOUN BREIZH thanks all participants for the tribute paid in Nieuport to Yves Marie CARVAL.

Koun Breizh thanks all the participants in the tribute ceremony for Quartermaster Yves Marie CARVAL, which took place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Saint Joris cemetery in Nieuwpoort. We especially thank the local authorities, the mayor of Nieuwpoort, the mayor of Plogoff, the representative of the French ambassador in Belgium, as well as all the Flemish members of the French remembrance association who assisted us;

Armand Tuffin de La Rouërie, from the American Revolution to the defense of Breton freedoms

On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States, the Brittany Cultural Institute – Skol Uhel ar Vro is dedicating a conference and an exhibition to Armand Tuffin de La Rouërie in Vannes. On Saturday, October 3 at 3 PM, three authors, Thierry Jigourel, François-Xavier Lefranc, and Thierry de Navacelle, will participate in a round table titled "La Rouërie, from American Commitment to the Defense of Breton Liberties."

An app about the origins of Alet and Saint-Malo

Officially presented yesterday, Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Espace Bouvet (Saint-Servan, Saint-Malo) on the occasion of the European Heritage Days, this new work by Gilbert Louet drew a full house of 200 people for a screening and discussion about the 17 centuries of history of the Alet district.

Jean-Philippe Tanguy compares the Breton headdress to the Islamic veil.

Comments made by RN deputy Jean-Philippe Tanguy comparing the traditional Breton headdress to the Islamic veil have sparked reactions in Brittany. Regional councilor Christian Guyonvarc'h particularly criticizes him for his ignorance of Breton history and culture.

Sports, a popular theme of the upcoming Book Festival in Brittany.

The 37th Book Festival in Brittany, which will take place on October 24 and 25 in Carhaix, has chosen a particularly popular theme this year: "Brittany, a Sporting Power / Breizh, ur vro a gar ar sport." The 2026 edition will be held under the honorary presidency of journalist and writer Georges Cadiou, a great connoisseur of the history of sport in Brittany.

In honor of Chief Petty Officer Yves-Marie CARVAL

Saturday, September 19, we will be in Nieuport to celebrate the memory of Chief Petty Officer Yves Marie CARVAL, who was killed in 1915 and buried in a mass grave. More than a century later, Bretons will go to honor the memory of one of their own. The family will be present, along with local authorities, for a ceremony in the Breton language.

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