The Norwegian Nobel Prize Committee has announced that it will welcome the winners and hold a face-to-face ceremony for the Peace Prize in December.
The Nobel Prize award ceremony is held on December 10th every year, but the winners of five categories, including the Physics Award in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, said last year, considering the infection status of the new coronavirus. You will continue to receive medals and diplomas in your country of residence.
Meanwhile, the Norwegian Commission announced on the 25th that the Peace Prize award ceremony will be held face-to-face at the city hall in Oslo, the capital.
Last year it was held online due to the spread of the virus.
Maria Ressa, the representative of the Philippine Internet media, who has criticized the administration's powerful stance, and Dmitry Muratoff, editor-in-chief of the Russian newspaper, have been selected for this year's Peace Prize.
Mr. Lessa was convicted in a Philippine court last year for defamation of the article and was repeatedly denied travel abroad, but the Norwegian commission has held a ceremony for Mr. Lessa and Mr. Muratov. I expect to attend.
In addition, Secretary-General Beasley will also attend on behalf of the UN agency WFP = World Food Program, which won the award last year.