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Literary evening of Ukrainian writer Yurii Izdryk in Ivano-Frankivsk

Ukrainian poet and writer Yurii Izdryk holds a literary evening at the Ira Malaniuk Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Philharmony, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

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Literary evening of Ukrainian writer Yurii Izdryk in Ivano-Frankivsk

Ukrainian poet and writer Yurii Izdryk holds a literary evening at the Ira Malaniuk Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Philharmony, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

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Literary evening of Ukrainian writer Yurii Izdryk in Ivano-Frankivsk

Ukrainian poet and writer Yurii Izdryk holds a literary evening at the Ira Malaniuk Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Philharmony, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

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Literary evening of Ukrainian writer Yurii Izdryk in Ivano-Frankivsk

Ukrainian poet and writer Yurii Izdryk holds a literary evening at the Ira Malaniuk Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Philharmony, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

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Literary evening of Ukrainian writer Yurii Izdryk in Ivano-Frankivsk

Ukrainian poet and writer Yurii Izdryk holds a literary evening at the Ira Malaniuk Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Philharmony, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

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Literary evening of Ukrainian writer Yurii Izdryk in Ivano-Frankivsk

Ukrainian poet and writer Yurii Izdryk holds a literary evening at the Ira Malaniuk Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Philharmony, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

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Literary evening of Ukrainian writer Yurii Izdryk in Ivano-Frankivsk

Ukrainian poet and writer Yurii Izdryk holds a literary evening at the Ira Malaniuk Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Philharmony, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

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Literary evening of Ukrainian writer Yurii Izdryk in Ivano-Frankivsk

Ukrainian poet and writer Yurii Izdryk holds a literary evening at the Ira Malaniuk Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Philharmony, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

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Literary evening of Ukrainian writer Yurii Izdryk in Ivano-Frankivsk

Ukrainian poet and writer Yurii Izdryk holds a literary evening at the Ira Malaniuk Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Philharmony, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, on May 7, 2025. (Photo by Yurii Rylchuk/Ukrinform)

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

The winner of the Planeta Prize, Paloma Sánchez-Garnica (2r), during the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala Award Ceremony at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

The winner of the Planeta Prize, Paloma Sánchez-Garnica (c), during the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe and Queen Letizia as they leave the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala Award Ceremony at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC) on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

General view of the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala Award Ceremony at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC) on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

The winner of the Planeta Prize, Paloma Sánchez-Garnica (c), during the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI during the Gala Award Ceremony of the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

The winner of the Planeta Prize, Paloma Sánchez-Garnica (c), during the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

The winner of the Planeta Prize, Paloma Sánchez-Garnica (left), during the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala Award Ceremony at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival during the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala Award Ceremony at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC) on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI during the Gala Award Ceremony of the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival during the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala Award Ceremony at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC) on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI during the Gala Award Ceremony of the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival during the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala Award Ceremony at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC) on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

The winner of the Planeta Prize, Paloma Sánchez-Garnica (2l), during the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala Award Ceremony at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI during the Gala Award Ceremony of the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival during the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala Award Ceremony at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC) on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival at the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Alberto Paredes/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival at the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

Group photo at the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala Award Ceremony, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Alberto Paredes/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival at the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Alberto Paredes/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

Group photo at the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala Award Ceremony, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Alberto Paredes/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival at the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Alberto Paredes/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

Group photo at the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala Award Ceremony, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Alberto Paredes/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival at the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Alberto Paredes/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival at the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Alberto Paredes/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival at the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Alberto Paredes/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival at the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Alberto Paredes/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on their arrival at the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Alberto Paredes/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

The winner of the Planeta Prize, Paloma Sánchez-Garnica (r), during the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize Gala, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At Planeta Awards - Barcelona

King Felipe VI during the Gala Award Ceremony of the 73rd Planeta Novel Prize, at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Barcelona (MNAC), on October 15, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The 73rd Planeta Novel Prize will be awarded today at a literary evening commemorating the 75th anniversary of Grupo Planeta. The Planeta Novel Prize is endowed with 1 million euros for the winner and 200,000 euros for the runner-up, and 1,070 original works have been submitted, from which 10 finalists have been selected. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-BEIJING-LIANGMA RIVER-FRANCE-PARIS-SEINE RIVER-LIFE (CN)

(230713) -- BEIJING, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take an evening tour along the Liangma River in Beijing, capital of China, June 14, 2023. The Seine River, the second largest river in France, meanders through the heart of Paris. Flowing from west to east, it divides the city into the iconic "Left Bank" and "Right Bank". The Left Bank is defined by an artistic ambiance, adorned with cafes, theaters, and bookstores, creating a haven for the literary circle and a cultural paradise. On the other hand, the Right Bank houses prestigious landmarks such as the Louvre, the former royal palace, and the Elysee Palace, the current presidential residence, establishing itself as the political center of Paris. Beijing's Liangma River used to be a place where caravans would cleanse and refresh their horses before entering the city. Originating from the moat of Beijing, it flows from west to east, eventually merging into the Ba River. The Liangma River traverses diverse areas, including foreign embassies, internation

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CHINA-BEIJING-LIANGMA RIVER-FRANCE-PARIS-SEINE RIVER-LIFE (CN)

(230713) -- BEIJING, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take an evening boat tour along the Liangma River in Beijing, capital of China, June 25, 2023. The Seine River, the second largest river in France, meanders through the heart of Paris. Flowing from west to east, it divides the city into the iconic "Left Bank" and "Right Bank". The Left Bank is defined by an artistic ambiance, adorned with cafes, theaters, and bookstores, creating a haven for the literary circle and a cultural paradise. On the other hand, the Right Bank houses prestigious landmarks such as the Louvre, the former royal palace, and the Elysee Palace, the current presidential residence, establishing itself as the political center of Paris. Beijing's Liangma River used to be a place where caravans would cleanse and refresh their horses before entering the city. Originating from the moat of Beijing, it flows from west to east, eventually merging into the Ba River. The Liangma River traverses diverse areas, including foreign embassies, intern

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CHINA-BEIJING-LIANGMA RIVER-FRANCE-PARIS-SEINE RIVER-LIFE (CN)

(230713) -- BEIJING, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch an evening performance by the Liangma River in Beijing, capital of China, June 23, 2023. The Seine River, the second largest river in France, meanders through the heart of Paris. Flowing from west to east, it divides the city into the iconic "Left Bank" and "Right Bank". The Left Bank is defined by an artistic ambiance, adorned with cafes, theaters, and bookstores, creating a haven for the literary circle and a cultural paradise. On the other hand, the Right Bank houses prestigious landmarks such as the Louvre, the former royal palace, and the Elysee Palace, the current presidential residence, establishing itself as the political center of Paris. Beijing's Liangma River used to be a place where caravans would cleanse and refresh their horses before entering the city. Originating from the moat of Beijing, it flows from west to east, eventually merging into the Ba River. The Liangma River traverses diverse areas, including foreign embassies, intern

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CHINA-BEIJING-LIANGMA RIVER-FRANCE-PARIS-SEINE RIVER-LIFE (CN)

(230713) -- BEIJING, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy an evening picnic by the Liangma River in Beijing, capital of China, June 14, 2023. The Seine River, the second largest river in France, meanders through the heart of Paris. Flowing from west to east, it divides the city into the iconic "Left Bank" and "Right Bank". The Left Bank is defined by an artistic ambiance, adorned with cafes, theaters, and bookstores, creating a haven for the literary circle and a cultural paradise. On the other hand, the Right Bank houses prestigious landmarks such as the Louvre, the former royal palace, and the Elysee Palace, the current presidential residence, establishing itself as the political center of Paris. Beijing's Liangma River used to be a place where caravans would cleanse and refresh their horses before entering the city. Originating from the moat of Beijing, it flows from west to east, eventually merging into the Ba River. The Liangma River traverses diverse areas, including foreign embassies, internation

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Chinese writer Yu Hua's works introduced at Hungarian literary event

STORY: Chinese writer Yu Hua's works introduced at Hungarian literary event DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Contemporary Chinese Literature Book Club of Hungary 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU HUA, Chinese author 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KLARA ZOMBORY, Sinologist and literary translator 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MIKLOS M. NAGY, Author and director of the Helikon publisher 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DANIEL FODOR, Lawyer trainee STORYLINE: The oeuvre of famous Chinese contemporary writer Yu Hua was at the center of a recent event organized by the Contemporary Chinese Literature Book Club of Hungary in a trendy literary cafe-bookshop in Budapest. The Chinese author greeted the book club, which premiered with his books Thursday evening, in a video message. "Each of my works is about the lives and experiences of Chinese people, Chinese people who are shaped by experiencing the changes of the times," Yu said. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU HUA

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Chinese poetry recital held at Chinese culture center in Paris

STORY: Chinese poetry recital held at Chinese culture center in Paris DATELINE: July 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese culture center in Paris 2. various of guests giving speeches 3. various of the recital STORYLINE: The Chinese culture center in Paris held, jointly with Chinese Literature Fair, on Thursday evening a Chinese contemporary poetry recital for some 200 Chinese culture lovers. She Mingyuan, director of the Chinese culture center in Paris, said in his opening speech that "China and France are two countries with an ancient poetic culture and a strong poetic atmosphere. Literary exchanges between the two countries are frequent, constant mutual influences." For him, the recital aims to strengthen friendship between China and France "through poetry," and to bring in a new momentum into the communication between the two peoples. For her part, Zhang Ruling, organizer and Chinese poet living in France, said that poetry can express