The Audiovisual and Radio State Committee of the Ukraine has found 38, mostly political science books, “anti-Ukrainian” and banned them.
Greek Publishing’s Summer of Discontent
In Greece, publishers have stopped printing and bookstore sales have dropped of as much as 90% since new capital controls went into effect in June.
Russian Booksellers Balk at “Help” from Putin in Picking Books
Putin’s government plans to offer tax breaks and other benefits to booksellers who let the government pick patriotic titles for in store promotions.
Argentina’s Publishers Face Political, Economic Uncertainty
Argentina’s government has propped up the book business, but with this year’s election and economic stagnation, publishers remain uncertain of the future.
Thessaloniki Book Fair: A Little Miracle with an Uncertain Future
The 12th Thessaloniki Book Fair was a surprising success, though Greek publishers are frustrated with the lack of local support and international interest.
What Happened to Brazil’s Booming Book Business?
The strong US dollar, a struggling bookstore sector and a slowdown in government book acquisitions has pushed the Brazilian publishing sector into a crisis.
How to Survive a Crisis: Venezuelan Publishers Tell All (Part 1)
Part 1 of our series on how Venezuelan publishers are coping with crisis looks at Igneo Editorial , a young publisher supported by a fitness magazine.
In Russia, One Textbook Publisher Rules Them All
In Russia, a recent tender for school textbooks was so lopsided, with Prosveshcheniye dominating, that several competitors are already announcing lay offs.
French Pass “Anti-Amazon” Law Ending Discounts and Free Shipping
The French parliament passed a long-debated law that will end Amazon.com’s ability to offer a combined 5% discount and free shipping on books shipped to France.
Belarus Pours $150 Million Into “National Literature”
The government of Belarus is intent on supporting its national literature and is offering the industry some $150 million in subsidies to keep it going.