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Silvia Urgas and Fs have won this year's Tuglase Short Story Awards for their respective works.

A theater adaptation of Shirley Jackson's short story 'The Lottery' explores themes of blind conformity through a horror narrative.

Manolo Betancur's story of escaping Colombia's armed conflict to seek a new life in the United States is now captured in the documentary short film 'The Changebaker'.

Directors Jēkabs Okonovs and Aivars Šaicāns discuss their creative process and the challenges faced in producing the short film "Slime," which received two nominations at the Grand Kristaps film awards.

This article discusses the creative journey and challenges faced by Jēkabs Okonovs and Aivars Šaicāns in producing the short film 'Sludge', which has received two nominations at the Big Kristaps awards.

The 90th anniversary of Yi Sang's short story 'Wings' is marked, exploring the connections between the poet and painter Gu Bon-ung.

The Ministry of Croatian Veterans has launched a competition for high school students to submit short stories about the Homeland War to promote remembrance and values associated with it.

A short clip has been released for German Golubi's upcoming film 'At Your Service', showcasing its cast and story.

A unique and emotional wedding in Akola is gaining attention as the couple, both of short stature, captured hearts with their love story that began on social media.

Steven Bradbury, who won an Olympic gold medal 24 years ago, is celebrated as the most famous short track skater, embodying the underdog who triumphed against all odds.

The nominees for the Tuglase Short Story Prize have been revealed, with the winners to be announced on March 2nd, the 140th anniversary of Friedebert Tuglase's birth.

Isabel Coixet's short story, 'Mango and Salt', explores themes of racism, job anxiety, love, and police violence against the backdrop of Donald Trump's America.

An unpublished short story by acclaimed Japanese author Tomiko Miyao, showcasing her struggles with poverty, has been found, shedding light on her early writing career.

Kasia Adamik's film "Winter Under the Sign of the Crow" is a claustrophobic thriller set during the imposition of martial law in Poland, featuring a strong performance by Lesley Manville and adapted from Olga Tokarczuk's short story.

Fresh Pressure and Estonia Novel have launched a short story competition aimed at encouraging young writers aged 15-19 to share and publish their prose.

The review of Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties highlights its ambitious remake efforts but notes that the new side story falls short due to its brevity.

A short clip of a penguin walking alone towards the mountains of Antarctica has become a viral phenomenon, known as the 'nihilist penguin', representing existential themes of life exhaustion and individualism.

Leena Krohn's collection 'Hotel Sapiens and Other Irrational Stories' presents a dystopian view of humanity's future, translated from Finnish by Kadri Jaanits, highlighting the persistence of its themes despite being written over a decade ago.

Fay Skorda appeared in a casual outfit at the premiere of the film 'The Good Returns', which conveys a significant environmental message through the story of Rita and Robby, a battery-operated robot.

The article discusses the nominees for this year's State Literary Prizes in various categories including Novel, Short Story, Poetry, Essay-Criticism, Memoir-Biography-Chronicle-Travel Literature, and First-Time Author.

Tottenham coach Thomas Frank faces criticism from fans following poor results, with speculation about his short tenure after a series of losses, including a recent defeat to Bournemouth.

A farewell ceremony for Professor Tomislav Sabljak, a versatile literary figure and founder of a prestigious short story competition, was held at the Mirogoj crematorium in Zagreb, attended by Milena Zajović and others.

Tomislav Sabljak, a versatile writer, translator, and scientist, passed away after a long battle with illness, remembered as the founder of the Večernjak Ranko Marinković contest for best short story.

Mikey Madison is set to star in Charlie Pollinger's film adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death', following Pollinger's impressive directorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival.

The article highlights the ten novels and short story collections anticipated to be released in 2026, including notable works by authors such as Julian Barnes.

Tributes are paid to Tomislav Sabljak, a significant figure in Croatian culture and literature, who founded the Ranko Marinković competition for the best short story and served as its selector until his death.