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Israeli media reports that former President Donald Trump plans to visit Israel in April to receive the Israel Prize, the country's highest cultural honor.

Lelde Stumbre received the inaugural "Dramaturgs Association" Annual Award for her play "Durvis aizveras" at the original dramaturgy festival "Pie mums martā."

Finn Kalvik received the Spellemann Honorary Award, which he could not accept personally, with his friend and fellow musician Øystein Sunde accepting on his behalf.

US President Donald Trump plans to visit Israel in April to receive the country's highest cultural award according to Israeli Channel 14.

The Academy of Athens awarded the Honorary Award of Letters and Fine Arts to composer Stauros Xarchakos during a ceremony celebrating its 100th anniversary.

The article reflects on the recent music award ceremonies in Latvia, discussing the differences between the 'Golden Microphone' and the newly introduced GAMMA awards.

Wolfram Weimer, the German Minister of Culture, has controversially removed three bookstores from a prestigious award list after requesting a review from the domestic intelligence agency, stirring debate about censorship in the cultural sector.

The Tartu University Chamber Choir achieved first place and received two gold diplomas and a special award at an international choir competition in Antequera, Spain.

Biel Mesquida has been awarded the Honorary Prize for Catalan Letters for his contributions to Catalan culture, coinciding with the release of his new poetry collection 'Trast'.

The Beyond Borders International Documentary Festival is coming to Athens, featuring award-winning documentaries and masterclasses with industry professionals over a three-day event.

The article discusses the architectural proposal for the Monte Hermoso Cultural Park, emphasizing the importance of harmonizing built forms with their natural environment.

A documentary by Johan Huimerinna that won an award at DocPoint showcases a true Estonian shaman and is set for release in cinemas during the last weekend of March.

Argentine choreographer Mauricio Wainrot was honored as Eminent Personality of National Culture at a ceremony in Buenos Aires, celebrating his significant contributions to the arts.

The Latvia Game Year Award ceremony celebrated the growth of the video game industry in Latvia, highlighting its artistic value and the state's support for game development.

Brazil is unable to nominate candidates for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, regarded as the Nobel Prize for children's literature, due to the loss of its representation at the International Board on Books for Young People.

Several actors from Paraíba participating in 'The Secret Agent' film, nominated for four Oscars, will attend the award ceremony in a public event in João Pessoa.

The OmenaArt Foundation Pavilion won the Best Pavilion award at the Malta Biennale 2026 for its thematic exhibition "Redefining. Polish-Ghanaian Textile Narratives."

The Latgale Cultural Award 'Boņuks' was awarded to dismissed director Diāna Zirniņa and the Latgale Song Festival in Daugavpils, recognizing significant contributions to Latgale culture.

Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer faces backlash for revoking a prestigious award from three bookstores due to alleged undisclosed reasons, raising concerns about transparency and trust in government decisions.

The Boņuks 2025 award ceremony will take place with both on-site audience attendance and live streaming, celebrating key achievements in Latgalian culture.

The announcement of the Aena Award for Hispanic American Narrative has sparked a significant cultural discussion about patronage in Spain and Latin America.

The Boņuks cultural awards ceremony is a key event in Latgalian cultural life, highlighting nominees including five projects from Latvian Public Media.

The 'Boņuks' awards ceremony for Latgalian culture features six nominated projects from Latvijas Sabiedriskais Medijs, highlighting the importance of this event in the cultural landscape of Latgale.

The article discusses the emerging fashion trend of deep V-necklines known as 'veavage', highlighting its popularity among celebrities at recent award shows and its cultural implications.

Smiljan Radić has been awarded the 2026 Pritzker Prize, becoming the second Chilean to receive this prestigious architecture award.

Jonas Rudzinskas, a notable Lithuanian folk artist and national award recipient, has passed away earlier this week.

Fernanda Montenegro received the inaugural Voice of the Earth Award for her contributions to the cultural history of the Jesuit Missions in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Nicaraguan writer Sergio Ramírez has nominated the Buenos Aires International Book Fair for the prestigious Princess of Asturias Award in the Communication and Humanities category, highlighting its cultural significance in the region.

Ruta Cibule is honored with the 'Boņuks 2025' award for her contributions to the development of Latgalian culture, recognizing her extensive career in libraries and cultural processes.

A growing scandal within Germany's Federal Cultural and Media Office revolves around allegations that official communications regarding a prestigious bookstore award contained false information.

Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer has canceled a prestigious bookshop award ceremony, citing various difficulties and controversies surrounding his tenure.

The award ceremony for the Deutscher Buchhandlungspreis has been canceled due to controversies surrounding the nomination of certain bookstores, as announced by Culture State Minister Wolfram Weimer.

Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer has canceled the award ceremony for the German Bookstore Prize due to controversy surrounding the exclusion of three bookstores based on extremism suspicions.

The controversy surrounding the German Bookstore Prize intensifies as the jurors explain the disqualification of three bookstores, with Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer facing scrutiny for his decisions.

Rafael Goñi has transitioned from challenging fieldwork in archaeology to attaining the prestigious Binford award, marking a significant achievement in his career.

Pablo Aguado awarded Infanta Elena with the Annual Award for the Promotion of Bullfighting Values at a ceremony in Seville.

The ceremony for the Great Music Awards 2025 in Latvia will be hosted by Valmiera Theatre actors and will feature performances from nominated artists and special guests.

The 'Grand Music Awards 2025' have been presented, highlighting notable contributions in music, with the Young Artist of the Year award going to Eduards Rediko.

Tõnu Oja, an actor, poet, and lyricist, has been awarded the Oskar Luts humor award, receiving 69% of the votes from a total of 696 cast.

Jüri Leesment, the author of patriotic song lyrics, has been awarded the 'Märkamise preemia' on the occasion of his 65th birthday.

Andrus Kivirähk has been awarded the Eduard Vilde Literary Prize for his work 'New Tales of the Estonian People' during an announcement made on Eduard Vilde's birthday.

The Tsitsanis Museum in Trikala, Greece, is nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award 2026, being the sole Greek candidate among 35 European museums.

The winner of the Best Essay Award at the 21st Chinese Japanese Composition Contest, Zhu Hengyu, has visited Japan and expressed his desire to study business there.

Korea's Kookmin University is collaborating with Italy's ADI to host the DBEW Award 2026, aiming to explore universal design values beyond geographical and cultural boundaries.

The article discusses the implications of a recent development in Germany's cultural policy regarding the oversight of funding applicants by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

Pará is a finalist for the national award 'M&E Awards - Destinos do Ano 2026' as a religious tourism destination, highlighting its prominent cultural events.

The 40th edition of the Goya Awards highlights cultural revisionism within the Spanish film industry, as the award for Best Film goes to 'Los Domingos'.

The Finnish Cultural Foundation has awarded emeritus professor Veli-Pekka Lehtola a significant prize for his work in promoting Sámi culture, although he expresses mixed feelings about the honor.

Estonian composer Tõnu Kõrvits, honored for his new works, expresses his commitment to treating each creation as if it were his final piece.

Ene-Liis Semper has been awarded the Eri Klas stipendium at a memorial evening commemorating the 10th death anniversary of maestro Eri Klas.