Egyptian novelist Salwa Bakr Receives the BRICS Literary Award at the Cairo Book Fair
In a moment that resonates far beyond a single ceremony, Egyptian novelist Salwa Bakr was awarded the inaugural BRICS Literary Award, marking a significant shift in how global literature is seen, valued, and celebrated. The award was presented during the Cairo International Book Fair, one of the world’s most influential literary gatherings—an apt setting for an event that seeks to rebalance cultural visibility and literary power. Bakr’s win is not merely a personal triumph. I
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World Poets Celebrate the 4th Silk Road International Poetry Spring Festival
The global cultural scene has witnessed a remarkable poetic event with the release of the official trailer for the 4th Silk Road International Poetry Spring Festival Gala, scheduled to take place on January 8, 2026, in Xi’an, China. The trailer presents a vibrant celebration of poetry as a universal language, bringing 22 poets together poetic voices and blessings from 15 countries across different continents, including China, the United States, Russia, Italy, Australia, Greec
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Irma Kurti Publishes Collection of Short Stories “The Ticket of a Canceled Trip” in the Philippines
The poet and writer Irma Kurti publishes her collection of short stories titled “The Ticket of a Canceled Trip” in the Philippines. The book was published by Poetry Planet Book Publishing House. The cover’s image is by photographer Biagio Fortini. In 2025, Irma Kurti’s books were translated and published in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Algeria, Guatemala, and the Philippines. In the introductory notes written by the author, we read: “The stories in this b
Dec 29, 20252 min read
Prodigy Magazine Unveils Its 15th Issue: A Global Celebration of Soul Consciousness, Creativity, and Human Potential
Mock-up: Ana Stjelja Prodigy Magazine , an international literary and artistic publication dedicated to global creativity, spirituality, and intellectual excellence, proudly announces the release of its 15th edition , marking another milestone in its journey since its founding in June 2022. This December issue brings together over 100 distinguished authors, poets, thinkers, and artists from more than 40 countries , reaffirming the magazine’s mission to elevate voices that ins
Dec 15, 20254 min read
Laureates of the Amilcare Solferini International Prize in Turin
On Sunday, November 30, 2025, Pavone Castle in Turin hosted the award ceremony for the eighth edition of the Amilcare Solferini International Literary Competition. Amilcare Solferini About Amilcare Solferini Amilcare Solferini was the pseudonym of Vittorio Actis Dato (1837–1929), an Italian writer, poet, and playwright from Turin. Writing primarily in the Piedmontese dialect, he became a key figure in Savoyard culture and a symbol of local literary tradition. Solferini also d
Nov 29, 20253 min read
Chinese Poet Cao Shui Won Three Awards At The 8th Yakut Literature Festival In Russia
From October 13th to 17th, the 8th Yakut Ice and Snow Gratitude Literature Festival was held in Yakutsk, Russia. Chinese poet Cao Shui won three awards, namely the 8th Yakut Great Snow Gratitude Literature Award, the Hakim Abay International Poetry Gold Award of the Kazakhstan, and International Award For Multidisciplinary Excellence “Oscar Rigoberto Bejarano Guevara” by the UN Federation of Art，Literature，Peace and Culture. The award ceremony was held in the auditorium of th
Nov 28, 20256 min read
Alexandra Ochirova Receives Silk Road Person of the Year Distinction at Moscow Ceremony
International Press Breakfast in Moscow Explores the Role of Journalism in a Changing World “Journalist in a Changing World: How the Media Shape the Future”. 19 November 2025 · Moscow · Assembly Hall of the World Peoples’ Assembly: The World Peoples’ Assembly hosted an International Press Breakfast titled “Journalist in a Changing World: How the Media Shape the Future,” bringing together leading media figures, writers, and cultural influencers to discuss the evolving responsi
Nov 23, 20254 min read
