Zdravka Evtimova receives Peroto award for literary contribution

Writer Zdravka Evtimova has been honored with the Peroto award for her overall contribution to Bulgarian literature. The award was presented by Minister of Culture Evtim Miloshev during an official ceremony at the National Palace of Culture on November 2.

In addition to Evtimova, several other authors received awards across various categories. Vladislav Todorov won the Prose award for his novel “The Hellish Machine of Happiness,” while Professor Tsotcho Boyadjiev received the award for Poetry for “Book of Cities.” Evgenia Dineva was recognized in the Debut category for her book “Kalava,” and Ivanka Mogilska won the award for Children's Literature.

Minister Miloshev praised Evtimova for her international recognition and her ability to bring the essence of her hometown, Pernik, to a global audience through her writing.