FIT Europe
@fiteurope.bsky.social
Regional Centre Europe of the International Federation of Translators.
Centro Regional Europa de la Federación Internacional de Traductores.
Centre Régional Europe de la Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs.
www.fit-europe-rc.org/
Centro Regional Europa de la Federación Internacional de Traductores.
Centre Régional Europe de la Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs.
www.fit-europe-rc.org/
From Brussels with collaboration
FIT Europe Chairman John O’Shea attend the joint #LINDExpertGroup and EMT Network meeting to strengthen Europe’s language professions.
#FITEurope #interpreting #1nt #translation #t9n #xl8
FIT Europe Chairman John O’Shea attend the joint #LINDExpertGroup and EMT Network meeting to strengthen Europe’s language professions.
#FITEurope #interpreting #1nt #translation #t9n #xl8
November 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
From Brussels with collaboration
FIT Europe Chairman John O’Shea attend the joint #LINDExpertGroup and EMT Network meeting to strengthen Europe’s language professions.
#FITEurope #interpreting #1nt #translation #t9n #xl8
FIT Europe Chairman John O’Shea attend the joint #LINDExpertGroup and EMT Network meeting to strengthen Europe’s language professions.
#FITEurope #interpreting #1nt #translation #t9n #xl8
The Translating Europe Forum 2025 is underway, bringing together translators, language-tech experts and early-career professionals to explore “Quality Matters” in translation and the evolving role of AI.
Our Chairman John O'Shea has been in attendance, representing FIT Europe.
#FITEurope #2025TEF
Our Chairman John O'Shea has been in attendance, representing FIT Europe.
#FITEurope #2025TEF
November 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The Translating Europe Forum 2025 is underway, bringing together translators, language-tech experts and early-career professionals to explore “Quality Matters” in translation and the evolving role of AI.
Our Chairman John O'Shea has been in attendance, representing FIT Europe.
#FITEurope #2025TEF
Our Chairman John O'Shea has been in attendance, representing FIT Europe.
#FITEurope #2025TEF
Real Impact or Easy Scapegoats?
Response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s report ‘Impact of growth of data centres on energy consumption’ by the Association of Translation Companies.
atc.org.uk/.../ATC-Resp....
#xl8 #translation #AI #energyconsumption
Response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s report ‘Impact of growth of data centres on energy consumption’ by the Association of Translation Companies.
atc.org.uk/.../ATC-Resp....
#xl8 #translation #AI #energyconsumption
October 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Real Impact or Easy Scapegoats?
Response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s report ‘Impact of growth of data centres on energy consumption’ by the Association of Translation Companies.
atc.org.uk/.../ATC-Resp....
#xl8 #translation #AI #energyconsumption
Response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s report ‘Impact of growth of data centres on energy consumption’ by the Association of Translation Companies.
atc.org.uk/.../ATC-Resp....
#xl8 #translation #AI #energyconsumption
The Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino announced the 5th edition of “Dall’Italiano al mondo” – From Italian to the rest of the world - dedicated to supporting the translation of Italian literature.
It will take place on 21 November at 2:30 pm at the Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino.
It will take place on 21 November at 2:30 pm at the Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino.
October 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino announced the 5th edition of “Dall’Italiano al mondo” – From Italian to the rest of the world - dedicated to supporting the translation of Italian literature.
It will take place on 21 November at 2:30 pm at the Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino.
It will take place on 21 November at 2:30 pm at the Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino.
The EMT Online Network Meeting (23–24 Oct), “EMT 2025: Rethinking Translation Education”, gathers members of the European Master’s in Translation network to discuss future of translator training.
In attendance is FIT Europe Chair John O’Shea, member of the LIND group.
#FITEurope #translation #t9n
In attendance is FIT Europe Chair John O’Shea, member of the LIND group.
#FITEurope #translation #t9n
October 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The EMT Online Network Meeting (23–24 Oct), “EMT 2025: Rethinking Translation Education”, gathers members of the European Master’s in Translation network to discuss future of translator training.
In attendance is FIT Europe Chair John O’Shea, member of the LIND group.
#FITEurope #translation #t9n
In attendance is FIT Europe Chair John O’Shea, member of the LIND group.
#FITEurope #translation #t9n
The new issue of #Translatio is now available online in #English, #Spanish and #French, a special issue about the FIT Statutory Congress and the XXIII FIT World Congress celebrated last month in #Geneva.
EN: en.translatio.fit-ift.org
ES: es.translatio.fit-ift.org
FR: fr.translatio.fit-ift.org
EN: en.translatio.fit-ift.org
ES: es.translatio.fit-ift.org
FR: fr.translatio.fit-ift.org
October 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The new issue of #Translatio is now available online in #English, #Spanish and #French, a special issue about the FIT Statutory Congress and the XXIII FIT World Congress celebrated last month in #Geneva.
EN: en.translatio.fit-ift.org
ES: es.translatio.fit-ift.org
FR: fr.translatio.fit-ift.org
EN: en.translatio.fit-ift.org
ES: es.translatio.fit-ift.org
FR: fr.translatio.fit-ift.org
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Happy International Translation Day!
Bonne Journée Mondiale de la Traduction !
¡Feliz Día Internacional de la Traducción!
#xl8 #translation #traduction #traducción
Happy International Translation Day!
Bonne Journée Mondiale de la Traduction !
¡Feliz Día Internacional de la Traducción!
#xl8 #translation #traduction #traducción
September 30, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🎉🎉🎉
Happy International Translation Day!
Bonne Journée Mondiale de la Traduction !
¡Feliz Día Internacional de la Traducción!
#xl8 #translation #traduction #traducción
Happy International Translation Day!
Bonne Journée Mondiale de la Traduction !
¡Feliz Día Internacional de la Traducción!
#xl8 #translation #traduction #traducción
FIT Europe thanks the outgoing FIT Council 2022-2025 for its work over the past three years and congratulates the new FIT Council 2025-2028 especially to its European members!
We look forward to fruitful collaboration with the new Council.
#FITEurope #FIT #FIT2025 #translation #xl8 #t9n
We look forward to fruitful collaboration with the new Council.
#FITEurope #FIT #FIT2025 #translation #xl8 #t9n
September 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
FIT Europe thanks the outgoing FIT Council 2022-2025 for its work over the past three years and congratulates the new FIT Council 2025-2028 especially to its European members!
We look forward to fruitful collaboration with the new Council.
#FITEurope #FIT #FIT2025 #translation #xl8 #t9n
We look forward to fruitful collaboration with the new Council.
#FITEurope #FIT #FIT2025 #translation #xl8 #t9n
Registration for Translating Europe Forum 2025 is open!
One of the profession’s key challenges will be examined: maintaining quality in #translation.
Registrations: commission.europa.eu/.../translat....
#TEF2025 #Brussels #Europe #EuropeanCommission #xl8
One of the profession’s key challenges will be examined: maintaining quality in #translation.
Registrations: commission.europa.eu/.../translat....
#TEF2025 #Brussels #Europe #EuropeanCommission #xl8
August 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Registration for Translating Europe Forum 2025 is open!
One of the profession’s key challenges will be examined: maintaining quality in #translation.
Registrations: commission.europa.eu/.../translat....
#TEF2025 #Brussels #Europe #EuropeanCommission #xl8
One of the profession’s key challenges will be examined: maintaining quality in #translation.
Registrations: commission.europa.eu/.../translat....
#TEF2025 #Brussels #Europe #EuropeanCommission #xl8
Our Chair, John Anthony O'Shea, attended the EST #Congress in #Leeds and spoke on the panel about the #economics of #translation. He spoke about collaboration between associations and academia,and about how academics need to work on research topics that help showcase the value of our profession.
July 8, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Our Chair, John Anthony O'Shea, attended the EST #Congress in #Leeds and spoke on the panel about the #economics of #translation. He spoke about collaboration between associations and academia,and about how academics need to work on research topics that help showcase the value of our profession.
Last week our chairperson attended the Language Summit 2025 held in Lisbon.
He spoke on two panel discussions:
- Is the Industry Prepared for Structural Change? and
- Bridging Industry Stakeholders in the Age of AI: Highlighting Human Value for Clients.
#Lisbon #event #AI #translation #xl8
He spoke on two panel discussions:
- Is the Industry Prepared for Structural Change? and
- Bridging Industry Stakeholders in the Age of AI: Highlighting Human Value for Clients.
#Lisbon #event #AI #translation #xl8
May 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Last week our chairperson attended the Language Summit 2025 held in Lisbon.
He spoke on two panel discussions:
- Is the Industry Prepared for Structural Change? and
- Bridging Industry Stakeholders in the Age of AI: Highlighting Human Value for Clients.
#Lisbon #event #AI #translation #xl8
He spoke on two panel discussions:
- Is the Industry Prepared for Structural Change? and
- Bridging Industry Stakeholders in the Age of AI: Highlighting Human Value for Clients.
#Lisbon #event #AI #translation #xl8
#FITEuropeAssociations are really aware of the importance of #CPD. Check all the CPD events they have prepared for May and June. 👇
fit-europe-rc.org/.../cpd-news...
#translation #interpreting #xl8 #1nt #terminology #courses #Trados #memoQ #MemoQ #ethics #taxes #cybersecurity #copywriting #webinar
fit-europe-rc.org/.../cpd-news...
#translation #interpreting #xl8 #1nt #terminology #courses #Trados #memoQ #MemoQ #ethics #taxes #cybersecurity #copywriting #webinar
May 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
#FITEuropeAssociations are really aware of the importance of #CPD. Check all the CPD events they have prepared for May and June. 👇
fit-europe-rc.org/.../cpd-news...
#translation #interpreting #xl8 #1nt #terminology #courses #Trados #memoQ #MemoQ #ethics #taxes #cybersecurity #copywriting #webinar
fit-europe-rc.org/.../cpd-news...
#translation #interpreting #xl8 #1nt #terminology #courses #Trados #memoQ #MemoQ #ethics #taxes #cybersecurity #copywriting #webinar
FIT Europe Board meeting in London.
Thanks to our member association AIT for hosting our meeting. This weekend our board has been working very hard on many events, projects and surveys for the coming months. Stay tuned!
#FITEuropeBoard #FITEuropeAssociations #xl8 #1nt #translation #interpreting
Thanks to our member association AIT for hosting our meeting. This weekend our board has been working very hard on many events, projects and surveys for the coming months. Stay tuned!
#FITEuropeBoard #FITEuropeAssociations #xl8 #1nt #translation #interpreting
May 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
FIT Europe Board meeting in London.
Thanks to our member association AIT for hosting our meeting. This weekend our board has been working very hard on many events, projects and surveys for the coming months. Stay tuned!
#FITEuropeBoard #FITEuropeAssociations #xl8 #1nt #translation #interpreting
Thanks to our member association AIT for hosting our meeting. This weekend our board has been working very hard on many events, projects and surveys for the coming months. Stay tuned!
#FITEuropeBoard #FITEuropeAssociations #xl8 #1nt #translation #interpreting
"Successful Careers in Translation and Interpreting supported by AI", a free webinar by a team of academics from the University of Surrey in partnership with FIT Europe.
It will be on Friday 2 May 15:00 hours CET and will last 90 min.
Registrations: events.teams.microsoft.com/.../b3aac056....
It will be on Friday 2 May 15:00 hours CET and will last 90 min.
Registrations: events.teams.microsoft.com/.../b3aac056....
April 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
"Successful Careers in Translation and Interpreting supported by AI", a free webinar by a team of academics from the University of Surrey in partnership with FIT Europe.
It will be on Friday 2 May 15:00 hours CET and will last 90 min.
Registrations: events.teams.microsoft.com/.../b3aac056....
It will be on Friday 2 May 15:00 hours CET and will last 90 min.
Registrations: events.teams.microsoft.com/.../b3aac056....
#FITEuropeAssociations are really aware of the importance of #CPD. Check all the CPD events they have prepared for this month. 👇
fit-europe-rc.org/en/resources...
#translation #interpreting #xl8 #1nt #terminology #courses #webinar #mentalhealth #AI #MemoQ #transcreation
fit-europe-rc.org/en/resources...
#translation #interpreting #xl8 #1nt #terminology #courses #webinar #mentalhealth #AI #MemoQ #transcreation
April 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM
#FITEuropeAssociations are really aware of the importance of #CPD. Check all the CPD events they have prepared for this month. 👇
fit-europe-rc.org/en/resources...
#translation #interpreting #xl8 #1nt #terminology #courses #webinar #mentalhealth #AI #MemoQ #transcreation
fit-europe-rc.org/en/resources...
#translation #interpreting #xl8 #1nt #terminology #courses #webinar #mentalhealth #AI #MemoQ #transcreation
Registration for the XXIII FIT World Congress is now open.
Join the International Federation of Translators, @wipo.int and the global industry at the XXIII FIT World Congress, 4-6 September 2025!
fitift.eventsair.com/fit2025/regi...
#xl8 #1nt #event #congress #Switzerland #Geneva
Join the International Federation of Translators, @wipo.int and the global industry at the XXIII FIT World Congress, 4-6 September 2025!
fitift.eventsair.com/fit2025/regi...
#xl8 #1nt #event #congress #Switzerland #Geneva
March 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Registration for the XXIII FIT World Congress is now open.
Join the International Federation of Translators, @wipo.int and the global industry at the XXIII FIT World Congress, 4-6 September 2025!
fitift.eventsair.com/fit2025/regi...
#xl8 #1nt #event #congress #Switzerland #Geneva
Join the International Federation of Translators, @wipo.int and the global industry at the XXIII FIT World Congress, 4-6 September 2025!
fitift.eventsair.com/fit2025/regi...
#xl8 #1nt #event #congress #Switzerland #Geneva
The results of the 2025 European Language Industry Survey (#ELIS) were unveiled yesterday and our chairperson, John Anthony O'Shea, reported on the results related to freelance #translators and #interpreters (00:55:39).
Presentation goo.su/4ho7m
Report: goo.su/9zpfHj
Results: goo.su/lgdb
#xl8 #1nt
Presentation goo.su/4ho7m
Report: goo.su/9zpfHj
Results: goo.su/lgdb
#xl8 #1nt
March 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The results of the 2025 European Language Industry Survey (#ELIS) were unveiled yesterday and our chairperson, John Anthony O'Shea, reported on the results related to freelance #translators and #interpreters (00:55:39).
Presentation goo.su/4ho7m
Report: goo.su/9zpfHj
Results: goo.su/lgdb
#xl8 #1nt
Presentation goo.su/4ho7m
Report: goo.su/9zpfHj
Results: goo.su/lgdb
#xl8 #1nt
As a freelance translator or interpreter, how often do you take a #CPD course?
FIT Europe member associations are really aware of the importance of CPD.
Check all the CPD events they have prepared for this month. 👇
lc.cx/taVhT3
#translation #interpreting #xl8 #1nt #terminology #courses #SLDTrados
FIT Europe member associations are really aware of the importance of CPD.
Check all the CPD events they have prepared for this month. 👇
lc.cx/taVhT3
#translation #interpreting #xl8 #1nt #terminology #courses #SLDTrados
March 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
As a freelance translator or interpreter, how often do you take a #CPD course?
FIT Europe member associations are really aware of the importance of CPD.
Check all the CPD events they have prepared for this month. 👇
lc.cx/taVhT3
#translation #interpreting #xl8 #1nt #terminology #courses #SLDTrados
FIT Europe member associations are really aware of the importance of CPD.
Check all the CPD events they have prepared for this month. 👇
lc.cx/taVhT3
#translation #interpreting #xl8 #1nt #terminology #courses #SLDTrados
📌 FIT Europe urges @bludigitalgroup.bsky.social to pay their freelance translators the money they are owed.
#Amazon #Disney #HBOMax #BluDigitalGroup #translators #freelancers #xl8
lc.cx/zWKvqQ
#Amazon #Disney #HBOMax #BluDigitalGroup #translators #freelancers #xl8
lc.cx/zWKvqQ
February 12, 2025 at 9:59 AM
📌 FIT Europe urges @bludigitalgroup.bsky.social to pay their freelance translators the money they are owed.
#Amazon #Disney #HBOMax #BluDigitalGroup #translators #freelancers #xl8
lc.cx/zWKvqQ
#Amazon #Disney #HBOMax #BluDigitalGroup #translators #freelancers #xl8
lc.cx/zWKvqQ
Our latest #CPD newsletter is out! 🎉
Check all the CPD events our member associations have prepared for this month. 😉👇
lc.cx/2QoNLq
#translation #xl8 #interpreting #1nt
Check all the CPD events our member associations have prepared for this month. 😉👇
lc.cx/2QoNLq
#translation #xl8 #interpreting #1nt
February 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Our latest #CPD newsletter is out! 🎉
Check all the CPD events our member associations have prepared for this month. 😉👇
lc.cx/2QoNLq
#translation #xl8 #interpreting #1nt
Check all the CPD events our member associations have prepared for this month. 😉👇
lc.cx/2QoNLq
#translation #xl8 #interpreting #1nt
🗞️ Our latest CPD Newsletter is out!
🗓️ January 2025
📍 Plenty of #CPD events on #translation and #interpretation to choose from!
🔗 fit-europe-rc.org/en/cpd-newsl...
🗓️ January 2025
📍 Plenty of #CPD events on #translation and #interpretation to choose from!
🔗 fit-europe-rc.org/en/cpd-newsl...
January 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🗞️ Our latest CPD Newsletter is out!
🗓️ January 2025
📍 Plenty of #CPD events on #translation and #interpretation to choose from!
🔗 fit-europe-rc.org/en/cpd-newsl...
🗓️ January 2025
📍 Plenty of #CPD events on #translation and #interpretation to choose from!
🔗 fit-europe-rc.org/en/cpd-newsl...
¡Feliz Año Nuevo! 🎉
Bonne Année ! 🎉
Happy New Year! 🎉
Bonne Année ! 🎉
Happy New Year! 🎉
December 30, 2024 at 12:19 PM
¡Feliz Año Nuevo! 🎉
Bonne Année ! 🎉
Happy New Year! 🎉
Bonne Année ! 🎉
Happy New Year! 🎉
FIT EUROPE BOARD 2024-2027:
Chair: John O’Shea (PEM / #Greece).
Vice-Chair: Maria Galán Barrera (ASETRAD / #Spain).
Secretary General: Irina Sanders (AIT / #UK).
Treasurer: Thomas Musyl (UNIVERSITAS / #Austria).
Member: Zsuzsanna Lakatos-Báldy (MFTE / #Hungary) & Marek Kądzielski (TEPIS / #Poland).
Chair: John O’Shea (PEM / #Greece).
Vice-Chair: Maria Galán Barrera (ASETRAD / #Spain).
Secretary General: Irina Sanders (AIT / #UK).
Treasurer: Thomas Musyl (UNIVERSITAS / #Austria).
Member: Zsuzsanna Lakatos-Báldy (MFTE / #Hungary) & Marek Kądzielski (TEPIS / #Poland).
December 23, 2024 at 2:50 PM