Swedish lawmakers had said they would boycott this year’s Nobel Prize ceremonies in Stockholm after the foundation initially invited representatives of the three countries to attend. AP The Nobel laureates and the royal family of Sweden during the Nobel Prize award ceremony at the Concert Hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10 2022.
The Nobel Foundation has withdrawn its invitation for representatives of Russia, Belarus and Iran to attend this year’s award ceremonies.
Updated September 2, 2023 at 9:42 PM ET STOCKHOLM — The Nobel Foundation on Saturday withdrew its invitation for representatives of Russia, Belarus and Iran to attend this year’s Nobel Prize award ceremonies after the decision announced a day earlier”provoked strong reactions.”
Several Swedish lawmakers said Friday they would boycott this year’s Nobel Prize award ceremonies in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, after the private foundation that administers the prestigious awards changed its position from a year earlier and invited representatives of the three countries to attend, saying it”promotes opportunities to convey the important messages of the Nobel Prize to everyone.” headtopics.com
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