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Casino da Póvoa Prize of 25 thousand euros returns to Correntes

Observador10 September 2026 at 09:13

The Casino da Póvoa Prize, worth 25 thousand euros, is returning to Correntes – Writing Festival. The award had been discontinued and its recovery has now been formalized through a protocol signed between the local council and Casino Barrière Póvoa. With the signing of this agreement, the prize will now be officially called Prémio Casino Barrière Póvoa, maintaining the same value of 25 thousand euros. This initiative represents a reinforcement of support for writing and literature in the context of the Correntes festival, which takes place in Póvoa de Varzim.

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