.bzh is an approved
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generic top-level domains
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intended for
Brittany
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and the
Breton culture and languages. On 10 May 2013,
ICANN
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approved the creation of this domain.
On 27 February 2014,
ICANN
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signed a Registry Agreement with the applicant.
History
The idea of applying for a .bzh top level domain was first mentioned in 2004 by
Christian Ménard, member of the French Parliament. The introduction of the top level
.cat domain in 2006 revived the idea. An online petition, initiated by
Mikael Bodlore-Penlaez via the Geobreizh.com website, mobilized public opinion and encouraged local authorities to state public support for this project. The Conseil Général d'Ille et Vilaine (14 April 2006), the Conseil Régional de Bretagne (14 June 2006), the Conseil Général du Finistère (15 June 2006) unanimously supported the idea of creation of a .bzh.
In 2007, the
Regional Council of Brittany initiated a feasibility study of the project. Under the direction of a steering committee involving various stakeholders, in 2008 this study resulted in the establishment of a formal structure to support the Breton application: www.bzh.
The www.bzh association was responsible for establishing the application, gathering the necessary funds to ensure its submission and its promotion within the Breton community. The association in December 2008 was granted financial support from the Conseil Régional de Bretagne. The online petition received more than 21,000 signatures.
In 2014, the top-level domain .bzh was approved and is now used by a variety of individuals, groups and businesses that are located in Brittany or have links to the region.
In 2022, the Breton internet extension .bzh has more than 11,000 registrations. Alongside the promotion of the .bzh internet extension, the www.bzh association promotes other services to develop Brittany's image on the web: campaign for a Breton flag emoji, email service
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See also
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List of Internet top-level domains
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Top-level domain
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References
External links
The initiative for .BZH The .BZH websites directoryCampaign for a Breton flag emojiThe .BZH email service
Computer-related introductions in 2014
Mass media in Brittany
2014 establishments in France
Internet in France
Generic top-level domains
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