World · 4 September 2026

Ig Nobel Prizes ceremony relocates to Zurich over US safety concerns

The satirical Ig Nobel Prizes ceremony has relocated to Zurich, Switzerland. The change comes after 35 years in Boston, with organisers citing international travellers' safety concerns about visiting the US. Four of last year's ten winners chose not to attend because they didn't want to travel to America.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 September 2026 at 0:47

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