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Why relocate to Zurich?

The Ig Nobel ceremony moved to Zurich due to organisers' concerns about the safety of international travellers visiting the US. This decision was influenced by the fact that nearly half of last year's winners chose not to attend the Boston event, specifically citing their reluctance to travel to America.

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Ig Nobel Prizes ceremony relocates to Zurich over US safety concerns

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