Mely Kiyak Honored with 2025 Heinrich-Mann-Preis for Literary Excellence

The Berlin ceremony celebrated Kiyak's fearless exploration of identity and discrimination, with Jan Böhmermann delivering a powerful laudatory speech.

• Mely Kiyak received the prestigious Heinrich-Mann-Preis at the Akademie der Künste in Berlin on March 25, 2025.
• The award, endowed with 10,000 euros, recognizes Kiyak's contributions as an author and publicist, particularly her incisive political columns and essays.
• Jan Böhmermann praised Kiyak in his speech, highlighting her courage, precision, and ability to address societal issues like identity and discrimination.
• In her acceptance speech, Kiyak reflected on the exile experiences of Heinrich Mann and Thomas Mann, connecting their resistance to Nazism with contemporary struggles.
• The ceremony took place two days before Heinrich Mann's birthday, underscoring the award's historical and cultural significance.

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