2026 EBRD Literature Prize

News 2026 EBRD Literature Prize

2 Arabic Titles on EBRD Literature Prize’s 2026 Shortlist

April 1, 2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today announced the 10-book shortlist for its 2026 EBRD Literature Prize. The unusual lit prize honors books from nine of the countries in which the Bank operates.

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