The global language translation charity, Translators without Borders (TWB) has announced the launch of its annual Translators without Borders Access to Knowledge AwardsThe Translation without Borders Access to Knowledge Awards, honoring six individuals…

Targeted by gangs and thieves, San Francisco’s growing Mayan community has demanded that the police hire a language interpreter to work with the community, which has grown from 15,000 to 20,000 in the last decade.San Francisco community leaders have …

The 13th Annual ATA-TCD Conference: “A Recipe for Business Growth – 10 Ingredients” will be held in Orlando, Florida, on Friday, January 25 – Sunday, January 27, 2013.The 13th Annual ATA-TCD Conference is for entrepreneurs. Whether you are a translat…

Unlocking the information contained in Chinese-language documents is nearly impossible if you don’t speak Chinese, but this may soon change thanks to new language translation technology developed in Australia.As many English speakers know, Chinese ca…

The U.S. Border Patrol’s required proficiency in Spanish made the agency a vital link to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in need of language translation assistance, but that service will no longer be available.Seeking language transla…

Man accused of collecting money for Kurdish terrorist group breaks down after being confronted with text message that turned out to be harmless.Copenhagen police have admitted to wrongly confronting a Kurdish man accused of financing terrorism with a t…

A former Afghan language interpreter believes the New Zealand Government’s decision to offer resettlement to translators has saved his family’s life.Sometimes risking your life as an interpreter in a warzone can make you eligible for special benefits…

According to some sources language translators are some of the zaniest people around, making them particularly difficult people to buy presents for. Here then is a list of things that are sure to please them on Christmas morning, or so I’m told.So he…

As UNESCO celebrates International Arabic Language Day on December 18th, it is important to recall that translation constitutes a major pillar of dialogue, and has remained a major focus of UNESCO’s undertakings since its creation.According to UNESCO…

Interpreters work in courtrooms all over the State of Massachusetts, translating dozens of languages into English to “ensure access to justice.” But now some interpreters are refusing to work alone, insisting that two are required to do the job.Talk ab…