Book sales in the Czech Republic grew by 6% in value since the government eliminated the value-added tax (VAT) on book sales, according to the 2024-2025 Czech Book Market Report.
Bulgaria’s Next Page Foundation Launches Thinking Literature in Translation Events
Discussing the challenges and opportunities for the European publishing market, the Next Page Foundation conference series began in November in Bulgaria with the next event taking place in Prague this summer.
Spotify Opens Audiobook Access in Five More European Markets
More than half (52 percent) of Spotify’s international audiobook audience is now reported to be between between 18 and 34.
Italian Publishers Announce Their 2025 ‘Più libri più liber’
The ‘Più libri più liberi’ program of small-and-medium-sized publishers’ output is set to run December 4 to 8, five days, 569 publishers, 700 events and writers from many parts of the world.
At Frankfurt, French Publishers Face AI and Second-Hand Book Threats
At Frankfurt 2025, French publishers warn that AI misuse and unchecked second-hand book sales endanger creativity and revenue—urging fair rules to protect authors and the future of publishing.
At Italy’s Lucca Comics & Games, AIE Reports Fast Growth
AIE says the Italian comics market is showing superpowered dynamics among consumers, tripling its punch in six years.
At Frankfurt: Nielsen Cites 11 of 19 Territories Showing Revenue Growth
Among focal book-publishing markets described by Nielsen’s Hazel Kenyon at Frankfurter Buchmesse are some ‘nations of keen book buyers who see books as a luxury item, yet will still pay out for them.’
Jessica Sänger on the EU AI Act: Rights Holders’ Concerns
Europe’s AI Act ‘left some important details to be worked out later,’ says the Börsenverein’s Jessica Sänger.
Frankfurt Kids Conference: Chile’s Constanza Mekis
Librarian Constanza Mekis speaks at the Frankfurt Kids Conference on Wednesday, specializing in an integrated reading experience.
Italy: Down 2 Percent in 2025 but ‘Confident of a Recovery’
The 2024 Guest of Honor Italy team will be reporting on international rights action in 2024 as part of their economic update.