The county government building will turn into a haunted castle from the new year
The former Lääne county government building, Lahe 8, will be conserved until the construction of the state building begins, and no officials will remain in the building from the new year. The Environmental Board moved its officials to Lahe 38 this week, and Marju Viitmaa, a folk culture specialist in Lääne County, will probably move to Ehte 9 in December.
Stéphane Clavel received a high French award
On Friday morning, French ambassador Emmanuel Mignot presented the Order of Academic Palm Branches to Stéphane Clavel, a Frenchman living in Läänemaa, in Haapsalu City Hall. It is a high decoration of the French Republic, which recognizes people who have contributed to French culture and education. The ambassador thanked Clavel for teaching French and introducing French culture.
Katrin Pauts organizes a crime festival in Haapsalu
Katrin Pauts, known as the author of crime novels, is planning a literature festival in Haapsalu, where the Black Lady award will be given for the first time to the best crime novel or crime writer of the year. The first crime fiction festival will take place in Haapsalu on November 1, 2025. Regarding the name of the award given at the festival, Pauts said that its idea came from the famous White Lady in Haapsalu. “For her cameo, a darker Dark Queen robe would suit her,” said Pauts.
2024-11-29 18:30:00
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– What is the name of the new award that will be given at the crime fiction festival in Haapsalu, and why was this name chosen?
## A Chat about Local Happenings in Lääne maa
**Host:** Welcome to the show. Today we’re joined by [Guest Name], a local resident who’s been keeping tabs on some interesting developments in Läänemaa. Welcome!
**Guest:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** So, tell us, what’s been making headlines in Läänemaa lately?
**Guest:** Well, there’s been quite a bit going on. For starters, the old Lääne county government building on Lahe 8 is going to be vacant from the new year. Apparently, they’re planning to conserve it until the construction of a new state building begins.
**Host:** Interesting. Any idea what’ll happen to the building in the meantime?
**Guest:** It sounds like it might become a bit of a historical site, at least temporarily. The Environmental Board already moved its offices, and the folk culture specialist for the county is also packing up.
**Host:** It’s always fascinating to see old buildings given new life. Speaking of new beginnings, there’s some exciting news for fans of French culture, isn’t there?
**Guest:** That’s right! A Frenchman named Stéphane Clavel who lives here in Läänemaa was recently awarded the Order of Academic Palm Branches by the French ambassador. It’s a high honor recognizing his contributions to French culture and education.
**Host:** What a fantastic accomplishment! It sounds like Clavel is quite active in the community.
**Guest:** He is! He teaches French and is dedicated to sharing French culture with everyone.
**Host:** Wonderful. And lastly, we hear there’s a new literary event coming to Haapsalu?
**Guest:** You bet! Crime novelist Katrin Pauts is organizing a crime fiction festival in Haapsalu next November.
**Host:** A crime festival, how intriguing! Tell us more.
**Guest:** Well, it’s going to feature a brand new award called the ”Black Lady,” given to the best crime novel or writer of the year.
**Host:** That’s a very intriguing name.
**Guest:** It is, isn’t it? Pauts explained that she came up with the name because of famous White Lady of Haapsalu.
**Host:** So, a fascinating blend of history, language, and crime! It sounds like there’s a lot to look forward to in Läänemaa. Thanks for sharing these updates with us, [Guest Name].
**Guest:** My pleasure!
