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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 Japanese Agency for Cultural Affairs announced the recipients for the 76th Arts Encouragement Prize, highlighting notable achievements across various cultural fields.

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'.

Public voting for the 'Boņuks 2025' awards, recognizing notable events and personalities in Latgalian culture, is taking place from March 2 to March 11.

Jack Whitehall has faced backlash from viewers following his controversial jokes about Manchester during the Brits awards show, prompting calls for a new host next year.

The Estonian Librarians' Association announced the annual awards for the library sector, celebrating outstanding librarians and their contributions to preserving the Estonian language.

Luis Tosar performed a musical number in homage to Joan Manuel Serrat during the 2026 Goya Awards in Barcelona.

The Golden Microphone awards ceremony in Latvia honored various artists across 20 music categories, highlighting significant contributions to the music scene.

The Goya Awards 2026 saw many attendees wearing badges advocating for Palestinian rights, showcasing a blend of fashion and political activism on the red carpet.

The 'Golden Microphone' awards were presented in Ventspils, Latvia, recognizing achievements in various music categories this year.

The Spanish film industry celebrates the return of the Goya Awards to Barcelona after 26 years, marking a vibrant cultural moment in the city.

The Goya Awards highlight the resilience of Spanish cinema despite industrial weaknesses and political disdain.

The Goya Awards return to Barcelona, celebrating Spanish cinema's achievements in a culturally vibrant setting.

The nominees for the 2025 Estonian Theater Awards have been announced, with winners to be declared on International Theatre Day.

Barcelona is hosting street celebrations for the Goya Awards, featuring large sculptures and exhibitions to commemorate Spanish cinema.

Éric Neuhoff reflects on the 2026 César Awards, noting the changes and context surrounding the ceremony, including cultural discussions and performances.

Catherine Pégard, recently appointed as France's Minister of Culture, made her debut appearance at the César Awards.

The article highlights the influential hosts of the César Awards, showcasing their memorable performances that often eclipse the winners' speeches.

The article discusses the nominees for the 2025 Grand Music Awards in Latvia, highlighting various talented artists and ensembles recognized for their outstanding performances over the past year.

The article highlights the nominees for the Great Music Award in Latvia, exploring their contributions and performances over the past year.

Gunnar D Hansson has been awarded the Academy's Nordic Prize, acknowledging his significant contributions to poetry and the literary arts in Sweden.

The International Booker Prize has released its 2026 longlist featuring notable authors and their translated works, recognizing excellence in global fiction.

A quiz has been created to test knowledge of Estonia's national awards and decorations.

Libyan author Salem Al-Hindawi critiques the impact of literary awards on Arabic literature in his new book, posing challenging questions about their role in the literary scene.

Five pro-Palestinian associations are coordinating with attendees of the Goya Awards to deliver a speech advocating for Palestine, while over 1,200 artists demand the Spanish government cease arms sales to Israel.

Norwegian actress Renate Reinsve expresses her pride and excitement at the Bafta Awards, stating that they have already achieved victory regardless of the outcome.

Discontent brews in Lithuania's metal scene following a controversial speech at the M.A.M.A. awards, igniting debates about the genre's standing in the country.

The winners of the Latvian Public Media's annual cultural awards 'Kilograms of Culture 2025' were announced, recognizing achievements in various cultural categories.

Two films from Ceará, Brazil, have received prestigious awards at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, highlighting the region's cultural achievements.

The winners of the 'Kilograms of Culture 2025' awards will be announced at a live ceremony on February 21, which can be viewed on multiple Latvian media platforms.

The 'Cultural Kilogram 2025' awards ceremony will be hosted by musicians Edgars and Emīls Kauperi, recognizing the best in Latvian culture over the past year.

Veronika Povilionienė made her first public appearance following a leg amputation due to diabetes during an awards ceremony where she thanked the audience via video message.

The winners of the 34th Book Art Competition have been announced in various categories, including fiction and children's literature.

Rein Rannap reflects on his song 'Kiss Through Frosted Glass,' which was unexpectedly chosen as the best Estonian love song by Vikerraadio listeners, stating it didn't feel special when he first wrote it.

Artist Sirje Runge discusses the challenges of being an artist and reflects on her career in a recent interview.

Directors nominated for the Goya Awards discuss the emotional impact of their films and the essence of happiness in relation to cultural progress.

The winners of the competitions for the '25 Most Beautiful Estonian Books of 2025' and 'Five Most Beautiful Estonian Children's Books of 2025' were announced on Thursday.

On February 20th, Tartu University will hold a concert event to celebrate the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, featuring important awards and a live broadcast.

The Tartu Cultural Carrier Awards 2025 will be presented in Vanemuine on February 19, highlighting the achievements of individuals and groups contributing to the cultural scene in Tartu.

The 38th edition of the Premio Lo Nuestro awards is set to honor the best in Latin music, featuring over 30 categories and a strong emphasis on cultural roots.

Today, the state cultural awards of Estonia were presented at the Estonian representative building.

The national awards were presented in the House of the Knights, acknowledging outstanding contributions in culture and sports.

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni attended the awarding of the 'Kavafies Awards' in Cairo, marking the dynamic revival of the Kavafies Festival, which aims to strengthen Greek-Egyptian cultural relationships after a seven-year hiatus.

The nominees for the Estonian Music Business Awards have been revealed, with awards to be announced on March 4th across 28 categories.

Franco Zeffirelli's legacy is being honored in Florence with the inaugural Franco Zeffirelli Award recognizing excellence in the arts.

The 'Kilograms of Culture 2025' awards ceremony will be hosted by musicians Edgars and Emīls Kauperi, celebrating various cultural contributions in Latvia.

Juanella Donovan has earned the People's Choice award at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards for her artwork, which reflects her cultural heritage.

The film 'Kangaroo', filmed in Alice Springs, has achieved international success, becoming Germany's highest-grossing Australian film in 25 years.

The 2025 Estonian Architecture Awards will be presented at a ceremonial event in the Tallinn City Theatre, recognizing outstanding architecture projects and their creators.

Estonian President Alar Karis awarded state honors to individuals in Rakvere for their dedication and perseverance in promoting Estonian life.