Tunis: The book "Jebel El Milh" by Tunisian author Arbia Braham is one of the 13 nominees for the 2024 European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL). This work in Arabic was published by Editions arabesques in 2023. It is one of thirteen titles nominated for the 2024 EUPL, which includes other authors from twelve countries, including Albania, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia and Slovenia. The annual prize is dedicated to contemporary fiction from Europe and beyond. Since 2009, it has rewarded the works of emerging writers from member countries of the European Union's (EU) Creative Europe programme. Since July 2017, Tunisia has been a member of Europe Creative, a European programme aimed at promoting the cultural and media sectors. The EUPL is co-organised by the Federation of European Publishers (FEE) and the European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF). The judges for the 2024 edition are Andreï Kourkov, Elena Loewenthal, Kostas Spat harakis, Daniel Medin, Aurélie Bontout Roche, Raluca Selejan and Tauno Vahter. The winner will be announced at the Brussels Book Fair in Belgium on 4 April. Five commendations will also be awarded. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse
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