Once a quarter, the Lingua project's Translation Managers select one or two outstanding translations that deserve a special round of applause. Browse through all of the translations that have been nominated for Lingua's Translation Spotlight.
Stories about Translated Story Spotlight from January, 2025
A retrospective on recent elections in African countries, translated from French to English by Jean-Christophe Brunet
Jean-Christophe Brunet's translation opens up relevant information to other audiences, says Jean Sovon, the Francophone Africa Newsroom Editor.
An essay about exploring Mexican identity through poetry, translated from Spanish to English by Molly Furnival-Phillips
Molly's work on the story was "most beautiful," says Melissa Vida, the Latin America Newsroom Editor.
An interview exploring one artist's rich cultural heritage, translated from English to Russian by Polin Denver
Polin managed a high-quality translation of a complex story, says Anastasia Pestova, the Russian Lingua Translation Manager at Global Voices.
An article about a crackdown against nighttime bike rides in China, translated from English to Spanish by Anabella Huinca
The story is fascinating, so it's a treat to have it available in Spanish, says Spanish Lingua Translation Manager Gabriela García Calderón Orbe.
A story about the fight against femicide in Nigeria and Kenya, translated from English to Malagasy by Imanoela Fifaliana
Imanoela's translation is as faithful as it is impactful, bringing a relevant story to local audiences, says Miora Stéphanie Radifera, a Malagasy Translation Manager for Global Voices.
An interview about Nepal's Esperanto movement, translated from English to Esperanto by Rafael Lima
The translation of this particular story is important for the language's visibility, says Herman Dekeŭnink, an Esperanto Translation Manager for Global Voices.
An article about enduring protests in Georgia, translated from English to Ukrainian by Anastasiia Kozlovets
It's important to acknowledge the identity of nations on their own terms, and this translation does just that, says Ukrainian Lingua Translation Manager Iryna Tiper.
A deep dive into Algerian feminist radio, translated from English to Italian by Andrea Cortellari
Andrea's translation was well done, and the story itself builds bridges between Italy and Algeria, says Marisa Petricca, the Italian Lingua Translation Manager.
A piece about African women entrepreneurs, translated from English to French by Mamisoa Raveloaritiana
Mamisoa's translated story is a particularly important one, says Fidèle Juliette Ngo Ngimbous, the French Lingua Translation Manager.
An interview about Turkmen cinema, translated from English to Russian by Elena Hafizova
An interesting article choice and a smooth translation, says Anastasia Pestova, the Russian Lingua Translation Manager at Global Voices.
