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An independent media supported by its readersIn front of approximately 350 people, the Cultural Institute of Brittany – Skol Uhel ar Vro awarded the Colliers de l’Hermine to Jef Philippe, Anna-Vari Chapalain, Alan ar Vuhez, and posthumously to Charlie Grall on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Plougastel-Daoulas. This distinction honors individuals who have particularly worked for Brittany, its identity, its culture, or its influence.
Anchored in her Breton roots, this keyboardist (piano, fortepiano, harpsichord, clavichord, and organ), musicologist, and specialist in the popular songs of the Celtic Revival of the late 19th century, has always sought to weave connections between traditional music and classical music.
Deputies Paul Molac (Morbihan) and Peio Dufau (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) submitted, on October 5, a constitutional bill aimed at "guaranteeing the use, protection, and promotion of regional languages within the Republic."
He ran from An Istor Livet to meet Julia and Nikolaz about the true story behind the legend of the Curse of Tutankhamun!
On October 10, a language that is several centuries old will resonate at the Menä Röck Festival in Tunis, not far from the prestigious site of Carthage. Not in a fest-noz, but at the heart of an international metal festival. This language is Breton. Those who will bring it to the stage are called Tanork.
As France goes through a period of political instability, social tensions, and budgetary difficulties, with public debt now approaching 3.6 trillion euros, elected officials from the regions and political figures such as Jean-Louis Borloo and Paul Molac are proposing a thorough review of the organization of the Republic. On Saturday, October 3, in Pontivy, Faisons Bretagne brought together elected officials and political leaders around a common idea: to transfer a large share of power to the regions.
The new internal regulations of the Municipal Council restrict the use of the Breton language in a shocking manner and remind us of the contempt that has affected our language for so long. Who are we to deserve this? No one is legitimate to "authorize" Bretons to speak their language on their ancient land. We are here in a purely colonial and infantilizing logic.
As part of the national artist days, the MAB Koad Sav Pell sculpture park, dedicated to the history of Brittany and the battle of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier, will open its doors on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
On September 30, 1976, fifty years ago, Yann-Kel Kernaleguen, a young activist of the Breton Liberation Front (FLB), lost his life at the age of 22 in the explosion of a bomb at the Ti Voujeret military camp, near Châteaulin.
37th edition of the British and Irish Film Festival
Only three Breton departments were involved in this renewal: Ille-et-Vilaine, Côtes-d'Armor, and Finistère.
Ouest-France, the best-selling daily newspaper in France, is in crisis with a deficit of 8.9 million euros. The newspaper announces the elimination of 156 positions at the pace of retirements.
Ronan Le Coadic, emeritus professor at the University of Rennes 2 and associate researcher at CELTIC-BLM, has been offering a bilingual podcast in Breton and French since September, linked to his site "Pensée indocile."
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