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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The first Livestage.Youth competition was won by the garage rock band Feach

Feach, a garage rock band, won the first Livestage.Youth competition, held in Paavli Cultural Factory, earning a cash prize and the opportunity to perform at a music festival.

Mar 2 • 12:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Director Lee Sang-il, actress Suzu Hirose, and musician Taeko Onuki among selected for the Arts Encouragement Prize

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

Mar 2 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Finnish Cultural Foundation awarded Veli-Pekka Lehtola for his contributions to Sámi culture

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.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elo Festival, 'Take Me Mom' and Dosinho Prize: see the weekend agenda in Natal

This weekend in Natal features a variety of cultural events, including the Elo Festival, children's bloc Me Leva Mamãe, and other local performances.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Debutant Prize to Leila Inanna Sultan

Leila Inanna Sultan has been awarded the prestigious Borås Tidning debutant prize for her compelling poetry collection.

Feb 27 • 06:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

British Reading Promotion: How to Get Children to Read Again?

The article discusses Britain's efforts to combat declining reading interest among children, highlighting the cultural and economic factors contributing to this trend.

Feb 26 • 13:42 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cutlets, books, caricatures. The "Bagutta" turns one hundred years old

The Bagutta literary prize, the oldest literary award in Italy, celebrates its 100th anniversary, reflecting on its history and cultural significance.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Gunnar D Hansson receives the Academy's Nordic Prize: 'This matter of poetry is very important'

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

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Witches, Nazi collaborators and banned books: International Booker prize announces 2026 longlist

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

Feb 24 • 14:12 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Actress Marie Göranzon Awarded: 'Influential Voice'

Marie Göranzon, a prominent Swedish actress, has been awarded a cultural prize for her significant contributions to film and theater.

Feb 23 • 11:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

30th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize: 10 nominated works for the 'Manga Grand Prize' decided

The nominations for the 30th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize's 'Manga Grand Prize' have been announced, featuring ten works judged by external committee members and popular recommendations.

Feb 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Artist and Purvitis Prize winner Romans Korovins has passed away

Renowned Latvian artist Romans Korovins, who received the Purvitis Prize for his solo exhibition 'We Will Die Together', has died.

Feb 20 • 15:05 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Prof. Billy Melman Wins the Israel Prize for History: "Paved the Way for Restoring Voices of Those Who Were Suppressed and Marginalized"

Prof. Billy Melman from Tel Aviv University has been awarded the Israel Prize for History for her groundbreaking contributions to social, cultural, and intellectual history.

Feb 18 • 21:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Orhan Pamuk: 'I have never experienced love as exclusively sweet and beautiful'

Orhan Pamuk discusses his novel 'The Museum of Innocence' and explores themes of obsession and cultural intertwining in his works.

Feb 15 • 11:18 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Oslo City Culture Prize Goes to Finn Kalvik

Finn Kalvik has been awarded Oslo's Culture Prize, recognizing his substantial contributions to music in Norway.

Feb 13 • 09:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Stories of the Good Valley’: a flower between the tracks

The new film by José Luis Guerin, winner of the Special Jury Prize at San Sebastián, celebrates life and resilience in the margins of society.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

National Lottery: Check the draw of Thursday, February 12

The National Lottery in Spain is held on Thursdays and Saturdays, offering substantial prizes, including a main prize of 30,000 euros.

Feb 12 • 20:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Among the Government's Prize Winners – G. Natkevičius: His Architecture Needs No Additional Effects

This article features an interview with architect Gintautas Natkevičius, discussing his design philosophy of simplicity and functionality, alongside his recognition among Lithuania's cultural award winners.

Feb 11 • 12:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She is 25 years old, the granddaughter of a Nobel Prize winner, and claims to be the favorite in an important beauty contest

Ariadna Vargas Llosa, a 25-year-old businesswoman and granddaughter of Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa, is a leading candidate for the Miss Peru-USA 2026 title.

Feb 10 • 17:06 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Cultural Capital Annual Prize Laureates Announced

The Cultural Capital of 2025 revealed its main prize and lifetime achievement award winners on February 4 at the Ukuaru Music House, alongside several other annual awards across different art categories.

Feb 4 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Andean artist Antonio Paucar wins Artes Mundi prize in Wales

Peruvian artist Antonio Paucar has won the Artes Mundi prize in Wales and plans to use the £40,000 award to build a cultural center in the Andes.

Jan 15 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Award for Cultural Achievements: District of Starnberg Seeks Candidates for Cultural Prize

The District of Starnberg is inviting candidates for its cultural prizes, which have been awarded annually since 2000 to recognize and encourage cultural achievements in the district.

Jan 12 • 14:31 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hildur Wins the Icelandic Optimism Award

Author Hildur Knútsdóttir received the Icelandic Optimism Award during a ceremony at Kjarvalsstaðir, presented by Iceland's President Halla Tómasdóttir, along with a monetary prize of 1.5 million krónur.

Jan 7 • 18:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Better for us to get a small prize

The article discusses the significance of Shirley Jackson's literary contributions, specifically referencing her work 'The Lottery' and its connection to the concept of minor lottery prizes.

Dec 29 • 21:35 UTC

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