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Nobel Prize Committee Defends Selection Process Amid White House Criticism Over 2025 Peace Prize Decision
Oct 11, 2025 01:54 pm CST
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has firmly responded to criticism from the White House after awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado instead of former US President Donald Trump. Committee chair Jorgen Watne Frydnes emphasized that decisions are based solely on Alfred Nobel's will and genuine peace-building efforts, not political pressure, despite receiving thousands of lobbying letters annually.
Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Award Amount and What Recipients Receive Beyond the Money
Oct 10, 2025 05:46 pm CST
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize awards Maria Corina Machado with 11 million Swedish kronor for her pro-democracy work in Venezuela. Beyond the substantial monetary prize, laureates receive an 18-carat gold medal and diploma in a tradition dating back to 1901, fulfilling Alfred Nobel's vision of honoring those who benefit humanity.