# PRO-ZA Balkan literary festival in Skopje

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pro-za-balkan-literary-festival-in-skopje
> Updated: 2026-09-10T16:55:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The 14th International Literary Festival ‘PRO-ZA Balkan’ is scheduled to take place in Skopje from September 13 to 15. The event features a program of roundtable discussions, literary meetings, and presentations from various regional authors, including contributors from Albania, Slovenia, Bulgaria, and the UK/Ireland. Additional cultural activities, such as film screenings and musical-literary performances, are expected to continue through September 19.

Serbian writer Dragan Velikić has been named the recipient of the ‘Prozaart’ award for his contributions to Balkan literature. The selection committee highlighted his stylistic refinement and his focus on the political, social, and cultural changes within the region. Velikić is set to receive the award in person during the festival's closing ceremony at the Museum of the City of Skopje on September 15.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: PRO-ZA Balkan festival to be held in Skopje

The 14th ‘PRO-ZA Balkan’ international literary festival will be held in Skopje from September 13–15, featuring regional authors and awarding Serbian writer Dragan Velikić the ‘Prozart’ award.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pro-za-balkan-festival-to-be-held-in-skopje

### 2026-08-31: Dragan Velikić wins Prozaart award for Balkan literature

Serbian author Dragan Velikić has received the ‘Prozaart’ award at the 14th PRO-ZA Balkan International Literary Festival in Skopje for his contributions to Balkan literature.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dragan-veliki-wins-prozaart-award-for-balkan-literature

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