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Swiss writer Christian Kracht, 58, is considered a leading contender for the Nobel Prize in Literature, following his notable appearance at the Göteborg Book Fair and growing recognition in Swedish literary circles.
91-year-old Zurich writer becomes first Swiss recipient of €50,000 European Prize for Political Culture, joining ranks of notable European intellectuals and politicians.
Distinguished Swiss writer and former University of Zurich professor Peter von Matt, recipient of multiple prestigious literary awards including Goethe Prize, passes away after long illness.
Estates of writers Annemarie Schwarzenbach and Ella Maillart recognized by UNESCO's Memory of the World program for their groundbreaking 20th-century travel diaries.
Switzerland's literary community faces double loss with the deaths of celebrated author Peter Bichsel (89) and Swiss Watching author Diccon Bewes (57).
Best-selling novelist Douglas Kennedy will join the University of Lausanne faculty to teach creative writing, bringing international literary expertise to Swiss academia.
Zurich-born author Fleur Jaeggy wins prestigious Grand Prix for Swiss Literature, with additional awards for French-speaking authors Catherine Lovey and Romain Buffat.
Zurich-born author receives Switzerland's 2025 Grand Prix for Literature, while two French-speaking authors secure top literary prizes in national recognition of excellence.
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