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Politics Events Country 2026-01-11T07:15:00+00:00

Norwegian Nobel Institute: Peace Prize cannot be transferred

The Norwegian Nobel Institute clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked, commenting on a statement by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.

Norwegian Nobel Institute: Peace Prize cannot be transferred

The Norwegian Nobel Institute has stated that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred from one person to another, shared, or revoked. This statement came after comments from Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who suggested she might award her 2025 prize to US President Donald Trump. The Nobel Institute emphasized that the prize is a personal award and does not allow for such actions. Machado had previously received the prize in solidarity with the struggle for democracy in Venezuela.

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