The interactive world Atlas of Translation and Literature continues to grow and expand and serves as a venue for highlighting events and activities from around the world connected with literary translation or literature in general.
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The Asociación Panameña de Traductores e Intérpretes (APTI) elected a new board of directors for the 2024–2025 term, with Reina de Bettendorf elected as president. She is a professional translator with more than 30 years of experience, a past APTI treasurer and vice president, and an honorary advisor to FIT. APTI currently has 200 members and is the only professional association of translators and interpreters in Panama.
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The Asociación Nacional de Traductores e Intérpretes Oficiales (ANTIO) of Costa Rica recently celebrated our 28th anniversary on 29 November 2023. We marked the occasion with a very pleasant gathering that several of our founding members attended. New generations had the privilege of listening to their advice, backed by decades of experience. It was also a good opportunity for the new board of directors to interact with members.
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Translatio 2024 no. 1 Publication Director: Alison Rodriguez Copy editors: Marie-Félicie Alexandre, Morgane Boëdec, Carolina Chiarello, Sabine Citron, Marie-Louise Desfray, María Galán Barrera, Lucía Giulietti, Philippa Hammond, Rouba Hassan, Ben Karl, Astrid Mélite, Sandrine Merle, Elisabeth Monrozier, Sandra Mouton, Inmaculada Ortiz, Marita Propato, Aída Ramos, Katy Robinson, Isabel Sacco Translators: Carolina Chiarello, Sabine Citron, Marie-Louise Desfray,
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As we say goodbye to 2023, which has arguably been a challenging year for many, FIT is also saying goodbye to our treasurer, Ted Wozniak, and Council member, Katia Jimenez, due to personal reasons. Council will co-opt replacements at our next meeting. We are grateful to Ted for the enormous amount of work he has
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International Translation Day (ITD) is a time for translation and interpreting professionals worldwide to come together and celebrate their contributions to global communication and understanding. The Asociación Panameña de Traductores e Intérpretes (APTI) took the opportunity to commemorate the day with enthusiasm and camaraderie, making it a memorable event for its members, families, and guests
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The Association sénégalaise des traducteurs (ASTRA) has opened a new chapter in its history with the election of a new board at its annual general meeting, which took place on 30 September 2023. The new officers will actively pursue its mission of promoting the profession in Senegal. As president we now have Daouda Gassama, a founding
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For International Translation Day (ITD) on 30 September 2023, the Association des Professionnels de la Traduction et de l’Interprétation du Cameroun (APTIC) held a conference with a focus on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the translation professions. AI has revolutionised many industries, translation included. It is a technology powered by machine learning algorithms, designed to
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Every October, the Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ) in Germany, partnering with the German Association of Literary Translators (VdÜ), is represented at the world’s largest book fair in Frankfurt. Again this year, the fair featured an International Translation Centre with a stage as well as an information desk where associations could have interesting
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On 20 October, after three years of meeting online owing to the pandemic, we were finally able to meet in person when FIT Europe held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Athens. Believe me when I say the atmosphere was buzzing with the anticipation and joy of getting back together! The Panhellenic Association of Translators (PEM) hosted
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