# Cultural and literary initiatives in Croatia and Montenegro > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-literary-initiatives-in-croatia-and-montenegro > Updated: 2026-09-08T10:49:17.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Regional cultural and literary activities have been highlighted through various initiatives in Croatia and Montenegro. In Croatia, the Croatian Library and Reading Room completed its Knjignik summer program, which utilized children’s theater and workshops on the Glagolitic script to preserve heritage. The ‘Poezija to go’ project also continues its long-standing mission to promote poetry reading among youth. In Montenegro, literary workshops such as ‘Bajka o duhu’ have been conducted to encourage creative writing and reading among young people. Complementing these grassroots and local efforts, the Croatian Ministry of Culture and Media has announced a public call for cultural funding for the upcoming year. This initiative seeks to support a wide range of sectors, including museum and library activities, book publishing, performing arts, and the protection of archaeological heritage, as well as the construction and equipping of cultural infrastructure. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Croatia Ministry of Culture announces public call for cultural funding Croatia's Ministry of Culture and Media has launched a public call to fund cultural programs, projects, and infrastructure for the upcoming year, covering arts, heritage, and library activities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croatia-ministry-of-culture-announces-public-call-for-cultural-funding ### 2026-09-03: Regional literary initiatives promote reading and cultural heritage Regional literary programs in Croatia and Montenegro are promoting reading through workshops, poetry forums, and cultural heritage projects like Glagolitic script education. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-literary-initiatives-promote-reading-and-cultural-heritage --- Cite as: Cultural and literary initiatives in Croatia and Montenegro. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cultural-and-literary-initiatives-in-croatia-and-montenegro