CultureInfluential humanists: These are the winners of the Goethe Medal 2026

The 2026 Goethe Medal has been awarded to Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, Italian literary translator Anita Raja and Greek theater director and actor Prodromos Tsinikoris. The German cultural award honors artistic achievement and efforts to build cultural dialogue, with this year’s ceremony held in Weimar on August 28.

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