As Halloween approaches, Samain will not be celebrated in Saint-Quay-Portrieux.
A beloved festival that is disappearing this year, without explanation
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Communiqué de presse
Linked Brittany submits its research to EuroMed2026.
The Breton project Linked Brittany continues its research in European archives. Bretaigne DAO has just submitted a scientific contribution to EuroMed2026 dedicated to the comparison of historical documents and their digital interconnection. The application has been registered and is awaiting evaluation by the scientific committee.
Reportage
The Hermin's Necklaces 2026
In 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.
News brief
Deputies Paul Molac and Peio Dufau have submitted a constitutional bill aimed at guaranteeing the use of regional languages.
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."
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MARINE AND UNDERWATER WORLDS FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL OF MARINE AND UNDERWATER WORLDS
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A first CD for Sydney RIME ... "Kontadenn"!
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.
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Tanork scheduled for October 10 at Menä Röck in Tunis.
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.
Compte rendu
Mallozh Tutankhamun... a true story!
He ran from An Istor Livet to meet Julia and Nikolaz about the true story behind the legend of the Curse of Tutankhamun!
Reportage
Jean-Louis Borloo in Pontivy: for a "small government of Brittany"
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.
Lettre ouverte
Letter to the Mayor of Brest on the Breton language and contempt
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.
News brief
Fifty years ago, Yann-Kel Kernaleguen, a militant of the FLB, passed away.
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.
Exposition
Guided tours of the MAB Koad Sav Pell sculpture park on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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.
Annonce
Dinard, five days at the pace of British and Irish cinema.
37th edition of the British and Irish Film Festival
News brief
Senatorial elections in Brittany: few changes, the center and the left retain their seats.
Only three Breton departments were involved in this renewal: Ille-et-Vilaine, Côtes-d'Armor, and Finistère.
Tribune libre
Are the Bretons unruly?
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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