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Things are progressing for the reinstatement of the commemorative plaque in the Breton language in Dixmude. Koun Breizh was able to meet with the Mayor of Dixmude, thanks to the mayor of Ploemeur, Ronan LOAS, whom we thank.
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.
Vincent Bechec and Mikaël Gendry, A Brief History of Morbihan, La Geste Publishing, 2026, Coll. Baroque
In subscription, this monument of medieval literature in Breton is the subject of a revised and expanded re-edition. Explanatory text below.
Koun Breizh thanks the municipality of Dol de Bretagne for the reinstatement of the statue of NOMINOE
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!
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.
"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!
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."
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.
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.
Despite Everything That Separates Us is a deeply human novel where the intimate meets the grand History.
Relocation of the Academy of Letters
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.
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