Latvian poet Artis Ostups and writer Vilis Kasims have been named the winners of this year’s Literature Prize, according to multiple Latvian news outlets.
The award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to Latvian literature, was announced through official channels and reported by LSM, Jauns.lv, and other national media. Ostups received the honor for his poetic work, while Kasims was recognized for his prose.
The announcement highlights continued vitality in Latvia’s literary scene, with the prize serving as a key marker of annual achievement in the country’s cultural calendar. Both laureates are established figures in Latvian letters, and their selection underscores the diversity of forms — poetry and prose — being celebrated this year.
Details about the specific works that led to their selection were not included in the reports, but the joint recognition reflects a shared acknowledgment of excellence across genres.
