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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Has Trump's dream finally shattered? A complete knockdown from the skull site

An article discussing the perceived futility of Donald Trump’s hopes for a Nobel Peace Prize, reflected by visitor sentiments at the Nobel Peace Prize museum in Oslo.

Mar 20 • 17:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Nobel Prize in Literature, Soyinka Challenges Western Fiction of the Individual

Wole Soyinka, the Nobel Prize-winning author, reflects on the differences between Western individualism and non-Western communal identities in his latest novel.

Mar 20 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Nobel’ of Mathematics for the Lone Wolf Who Illuminated the Scribbled Enigma in the Margin of a Book in 1637

German mathematician Gerd Faltings has won the Abel Prize for proving a conjecture that contributed to the demonstration of Fermat's Last Theorem.

Mar 19 • 11:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Nobel Prize-winning author Han Kang to showcase installation work at the Korean hall of the Venice Biennale

Author Han Kang, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024, will present her installation work at the Korean pavilion during the 61st International Venice Biennale from May to November.

Mar 19 • 10:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Kaveh Madani, from being accused of bioterrorism to winning the 'Nobel' of water: "I observe the destruction of Iran with deep anxiety"

Kaveh Madani, a scientist previously accused of bioterrorism, has been awarded the 2026 Stockholm Water Prize, reflecting on his experiences and the environmental crisis in Iran.

Mar 18 • 16:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Geoffrey Hinton, the Nobel Prize winner who laid the foundations of AI, heads the lineup of the upcoming Starmus festival

Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel Prize-winning pioneer in artificial intelligence, will lead the program at the eighth edition of the Starmus festival, celebrating science and music in the Canary Islands.

Mar 17 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil loses the right to nominate a candidate for the International Children's Literature Prize

Brazil is unable to nominate candidates for the Hans Christian Andersen Award, regarded as the Nobel Prize for children's literature, due to the loss of its representation at the International Board on Books for Young People.

Mar 16 • 18:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The harshest sentence from a Nobel: "I have gotten used to continuing to live because I am too cowardly to remove myself from the picture"

This article discusses a profound statement made by Nobel laureate Severo Ochoa regarding his struggles with loneliness and meaning after the loss of his wife.

Mar 15 • 12:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Donald Trump No Longer Wants the Nobel Peace Prize? Here Are the Wars He Has Provoked

The article examines the contradictions between President Trump's claims about U.S. military operations in Iran and the assessments of military intelligence regarding the actual damages inflicted.

Mar 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Evaluation Axis of the Nobel Prize: Different from Other Awards - The Award for Regulatory T Cells

Professor Shimon Sakaguchi from Osaka University discusses his path in T cell research amidst challenges and reflects on receiving the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Mar 15 • 02:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Control T-cell Paper Published in Nature: Overcoming Adverse Winds in Academia

Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of Osaka University discusses the challenges he faced in T-regulatory cell research and the eventual recognition of his work despite initial skepticism.

Mar 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Shibumi Sakaguchi Successfully Obtains Research Scholarship in the US for Young Researchers

Dr. Shibumi Sakaguchi discusses his path to winning the Nobel Prize and his successful research endeavors amidst challenges in the field of regulatory T cells.

Mar 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Mikhail Gorbachev: Why is he so disliked in Russia?

The article explores the contrasting perceptions of Mikhail Gorbachev in the West and Russia, questioning why he is revered abroad yet disliked at home.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ig Nobel Prize: Science in the USA needs self-irony right now

The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony will be held in Europe this year, marking the first time it has not taken place in the USA, a decision attributed to political factors.

Mar 13 • 09:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

That girl from Iran... who conquered the world not with missiles, but with 'math'!

The article highlights the story of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian mathematician who overcame her early aversion to math to win the prestigious Fields Medal, often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Mathematics.

Mar 13 • 03:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'No Interest in Nobel Peace Prize...' Trump's Desperation Emerges Amid Iran War

Donald Trump has expressed a lack of interest in winning the Nobel Peace Prize, despite previously asserting that he is deserving of it.

Mar 12 • 23:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Chilean architect Smiljan Radić Clarke wins the Pritzker Prize

Chilean architect Smiljan Radić Clarke has been awarded the Pritzker Prize, known as the Nobel of architecture, for his unique modern designs that appear intentionally unfinished.

Mar 12 • 15:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Donald Tusk announced that "Poland has a new Nobel laureate." After a moment, he added "but"

Donald Tusk highlighted that Victor Ambros, the Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine for 2024, is seeking Polish citizenship to honor his Polish heritage.

Mar 12 • 11:04 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This moment is proposed as curriculum in schools

Norwegian education authorities have proposed new content lists for primary education, aiming to strengthen students' knowledge of national history and cultural heritage, despite criticisms of the existing curriculum.

Mar 12 • 08:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Iranian Nobel Peace Laureate to Yle: War is escalating and Iran's leadership will fight to the bitter end

Shirin Ebadi warns that Iran's government is willing to go to extreme lengths to maintain its grip on power amidst escalating conflict.

Mar 12 • 05:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

King Felipe VI meets with María Corina Machado in Chile

King Felipe VI of Spain met with Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado in Chile to discuss the presidential handover to José Antonio Kast.

Mar 11 • 15:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Scholars behind Nobel nomination call Korea’s ‘Revolution of Light’ a beacon of democratic resilience

Leading political scientists have nominated the citizen protests in South Korea known as the 'Revolution of Light' for a Nobel Prize, highlighting its significance in promoting democratic engagement.

Mar 11 • 08:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Michael Young, Nobel Prize in Medicine: "In the liver, circadian rhythms help digest food much better and transform it into energy"

Michael Young highlights the crucial role of circadian rhythms in the liver for effective digestion and energy transformation, based on his Nobel-winning research in medicine.

Mar 11 • 01:31 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The Iranian Nobel Laureate Ebadi: "The American intervention is essential for our liberation"

Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate and activist in exile, believes that American intervention is crucial for the liberation of Iran, drawing parallels with historical resistance movements.

Mar 11 • 00:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

All the Wars of Donald Trump, the President Who Hopes for the Nobel Peace Prize

The article discusses Donald Trump's initiation of a global anti-drug war, marked by military operations targeting drug cartels beginning in September 2025.

Mar 10 • 17:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony is Moving - Risky for Winners to Visit the USA

The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony, which honors humorous research, will now be held in Europe due to safety concerns for winners traveling to the USA.

Mar 10 • 15:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Safety prompts alternative Nobel Prize to move

The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony is relocating from the United States to Switzerland due to global security concerns.

Mar 10 • 09:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] “Martial Law is the Worst Public Crime… The Great Devotion and Participation of Korean Citizens” - Interviews with Scholars Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Scholars who nominated South Korean citizens for the Nobel Peace Prize discuss the significance of citizen participation in democracy and the recent challenges faced by South Korea.

Mar 8 • 22:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Emicida and Nobel Prize Winner Launch Children's Books on Global Poverty

A duo of children's books created by Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo will be launched in Brazil, focusing on global poverty and collective solutions.

Mar 8 • 21:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

A Nobel Assembly Should Be Established to Strengthen the Nobel Committee's Work

The article discusses the need to establish a Nobel Assembly to enhance the credibility of the Nobel Committee, which is currently undergoing a crisis due to corruption allegations against its former leader.

Mar 8 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Marie Curie's Daughter Who Won a Nobel Prize: Irène Joliot-Curie and Her Similarities with Her Mother

The article discusses the shared achievements and experiences of Irène Joliot-Curie and her mother, Marie Curie, particularly focusing on their contributions to science and their mutual dedication during World War I.

Mar 8 • 11:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

What Thoughts Usually Fill the Heart

The article contrasts the lives and choices of Albert Schweitzer and Albert Camus, highlighting the different values that guided their actions and the legacies they left behind.

Mar 7 • 00:36 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trump and Tapia do not withdraw from the Nobel; Javi does

The article discusses Donald Trump's renewed pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize amidst rising tensions, alongside Argentine figure Tapia's contributions in international affairs.

Mar 6 • 19:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Fraktur: Why did Trump make Khamenei a martyr?

The article explores the motivations behind Trump's controversial actions regarding Khamenei, suggesting that personal gain and the pursuit of a Nobel Peace Prize may play a role.

Mar 6 • 15:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

António Lobo Antunes has died, the great voice of European literature

António Lobo Antunes, a prominent Portuguese writer and significant figure in contemporary European literature, has passed away at the age of 83 in Lisbon.

Mar 5 • 17:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sara Martinsson: Can he continue to distribute the Peace Prize while being at war with the media?

The article discusses the challenges facing Asle Toje, the Vice Chairman of the Nobel Committee, as he navigates controversies surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and his contentious relationship with the media.

Mar 5 • 15:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

What to award the Nobel for the attack on Iran? Medvedev ironically took on Trump

Dmitry Medvedev mocks Donald Trump over the potential implications of Trump's remarks regarding a Nobel Prize related to an attack on Iran.

Mar 5 • 14:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

António Lobo Antunes, Portuguese writer, dies at 83 years

Portuguese novelist António Lobo Antunes has passed away at the age of 83, as announced by his publisher, Grupo Leya.

Mar 5 • 13:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Portuguese writer António Lobo Antunes dies at 83, a reference in Portuguese literature

Portuguese novelist António Lobo Antunes, a significant figure in Lusophone literature, has passed away at the age of 83.

Mar 5 • 12:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Nobel-tipped Portuguese dead - aged 83

The Portuguese author António Lobo Antunes has passed away at the age of 83, a notable figure often speculated as a candidate for the Nobel Prize.

Mar 5 • 11:18 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Nobel-nominated Portuguese António Lobo Antunes dead

Portuguese author António Lobo Antunes, known for revitalizing Portuguese prose and frequently discussed as a Nobel Prize contender, has passed away.

Mar 5 • 09:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Portuguese writer António Lobo Antunes dies at 83

Portuguese novelist António Lobo Antunes, a prominent figure in contemporary literature, passed away at the age of 83, as confirmed by his publisher.

Mar 5 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

John Martinis, Nobel Prize in Physics: "I would not like quantum computing to be known for breaking the internet"

Physicist John Martinis warns against the vulnerabilities in digital security posed by quantum computing technologies.

Mar 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

After failing to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Trump seeks a War Prize

A satirical article discusses Donald Trump's shift from pursuing the Nobel Peace Prize to escalating military actions, targeting Iran.

Mar 3 • 15:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Trump, the man who dreamed of the Nobel Peace Prize, is the president who has launched the most military actions

The article discusses Donald Trump's paradoxical position as a presidential candidate who aspired for peace yet oversaw numerous military operations globally.

Mar 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Takeshi Amemiya, Emeritus Professor at Stanford University, Passes Away - Nobel Economic Prize Candidate

Takeshi Amemiya, a highly regarded econometrician and a Nobel Prize candidate, passed away at the age of 90 due to aspiration pneumonia.

Mar 3 • 09:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

How I Got High on AI

The article humorously discusses the author's interactions with AI, revealing the unexpected praise and consequences of seeking validation from artificial intelligence.

Mar 3 • 08:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Emilia Kullak's Column: The Peace Prize Must Wait, Now We Fight

Emilia Kullak discusses President Trump's reaction to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and the subsequent military actions taken against Iran.

Mar 3 • 04:27 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Discovery of Kenzaburo Oe's Unpublished Novels: Stored by a Renowned Mentor from His Student Days, the Oldest Known Works

Two unpublished novels by Nobel Prize-winning author Kenzaburo Oe, written before his literary debut, have been discovered and will be published in a literary magazine.

Mar 2 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

'Trump seeks Nobel War Prize': Papers react to new conflict in the Middle East

The article discusses various media reactions in the Middle East and the West regarding the recent conflict initiated by the killing of Iran's supreme leader.

Mar 2 • 10:16 UTC

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