Mar 1, 2023 |
The Translators’ Café at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair introduces two interesting panels: One organized by the CEATL about the specialty that is translating children’s and YA literature – what are the special requirements and do they differ within Europe? There will also be a talk about translating Calvino […]
May 3, 2016 | Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Translators’ Union and the Elizabeth Kostova Foundation for Creative Writing announce the launch of their ‘Translators’ Atelier’ for the sixth consecutive year. The project is aimed at literary translators who are still at an early stage in their professional development, but who are interested in translating literature from English to Bulgarian and from Bulgarian to English. The Translators’ Atelier takes the form of a three-day intensive training programme under the direction of leading specialists in literary translation and includes lectures and practical seminars on the translation of texts. Since 2015 it has included a poetry module alongside prose translation and a translation slam. Participants who successfully finish the Atelier will receive certificates from the Bulgarian Translators’ Union. […]
Apr 24, 2023 | Poland, Spain, Sweden
Polish CEATL delegate Justyna Czechowska and the Spanish translator Carmen Montes Cano have been awarded the 2023 Interpretation Prize of The Swedish Academy. They will each receive 60,000 SEK (approximately €6,000) for their valuable and important interpretations of Swedish literature into foreign languages […]
Apr 11, 2022 | Europe; European Union;
After 18 months and countless online meetings the EU Commission published Translators on the Cover – Multilingualism and Translation, a report that aims at pointing to ways in which the spread of translated literature […]
Apr 29, 2015 | Hungary
Literary translators took a front seat at this year’s International Book Festival in Budapest [link], that took place from 23 to 26 April, as the book industry’s four-day festivities unfolded for the 22nd year running, in the spacious grounds of Millenáris Park in the heart of the city. This is the second year that Hungarian translators are making their presence felt at major literary events, much to everyone’s satisfaction. […]
Mar 30, 2014 | Netherlands
Translators Bliss Tour 2014 (April-May 2014, The Netherlands).
May 10, 2017 | Italy
For the eighteenth year in a row, the Turin International Book Fair is organizing a number of activities of special interest to translators, under the title ‘AutoreInvisibile’.
From Thursday 18 May to Sunday 21 May 2017, translators, publishers and writers will participate in seminars and discussions on current issues in literary translation. […]
May 5, 2016 | Italy
For the sixteenth consecutive year, the Turin International Book Fair is organising a number of activities of special interest to translators, under the title AutoreInvisibile.
From Thursday 12 May to Sunday 15 May 2015, translators, publishers and writers will participate in seminars and discussions on current issues in literary translation. Other topics for discussion will be the future of the profession, particularly with regard to independent publishing, children’s literature, new translations of the classics and translation editing. […]
Mar 16, 2011 | France
Two major translation events will take place at the Salon du Livre in Paris, 17 and 19 March.
Nov 25, 2012 | Spain
Translator Miguel Sáenz elected to the Spanish Academy of Language.
Sep 19, 2012 | Ireland
Translator Frank Wynne will be honoured at Irish International Translation Day (29 September 2012, Dublin).
Oct 3, 2014 | France
Translation Slams organised by ATLF at the America Festival (13-14 September 2014).