The future of Europe is vitally dependent on how quickly and effectively the continent can be made to grow together. In this process the media play an important role. Therefore APA – Austria Press Agency in cooperation with Bank Austria created the journalism prize "Writing for Central Europe". The prize is aimed at encouraging European integration. Awards come into question for those contributions which help overcome borders and prejudices, deal with the future of Central Europe or the Europe of the regions, minority issues or dialogue with neighbours. According to the organisers, journalists from non-EU countries such as Ukraine, Belarus or Russia are also invited to participate. The prize is awarded with 5.000.- Euro. Further information …