Author Katerina Poladjan has been honored with the Leipzig Book Fair Prize for her novel “Goldstrand.” The book follows a narrative that moves between the Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Odessa and a psychiatrist’s couch in Rome. This recognition highlights the growing international attention on European literature.
In other news, actor Kevin Spacey has reportedly reached an out-of-court settlement in a civil lawsuit concerning alleged sexual assault, averting a trial.
The newly established “Box Office Quartz” award has announced its first winner: Petra Volpe’s “Heldin.” The award recognizes the most popular film of the year, signaling a fresh approach to celebrating box office success.
Meanwhile, a statement was given by AfD’s Tino Chrupalla on March 17, 2026, in Berlin. Images from the event are available via Alamy.
Cultural commentators are also discussing whether a song in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest potentially downplays the risks associated with a specific sexual practice.
These updates come to you from Radio SRF 2 Kultur, with cultural news reported on March 17, 2026, at 7:00 AM.
Tino Gerdesius provided updates on these stories.
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