12th Panhellenic Literary Competition "Christodoulos and Maria Petridi" Announced

The Petridio Foundation, in collaboration with Zoi & Techni Publications, announces the 12th Panhellenic Literary Competition for the year 2026. The competition covers four categories: Novel, Short Story, Children's Literature, and Play. Prizes and honorable mentions are offered in each category, with cash prizes ranging from 200 to 500 euros for the first prize. Participants retain the copyrights of their works, but the Foundation retains the right to exploit them for two years, with 10% of net proceeds being paid to the author in case of a theatrical performance. Cypriot and Greek authors over the age of 18 are eligible to participate, with works in the Greek language that have not been previously published. Submissions are accepted electronically until June 30th.