Jørgen Watne Frydnes
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which is responsible for selecting the recipients of the Nobel Prize. He has a background in politics and a significant role in upholding the legacy of the Nobel Prize, ensuring that it continues to honor individuals and organizations that have made substantial contributions to peace. Recently, he was mentioned in the news due to a proposal from Pakistan for Donald Trump to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his diplomatic efforts in the India-Pakistan conflict.
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Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the leader of the Nobel Committee who spoke about the importance of an independent judiciary.
Kina-ettergivenhet gjør Trumps kritikk vanskelig å avfeie, skriver Arne Melsom
Norway· 2026-01-23
Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the leader of the Nobel Committee, highlighted the moral failure of the world regarding the Venezuelan people's suffering.
UD strøk på eksamen i Venezuela. Men det viktigste ligger foran oss.Norway· 2025-12-19
Frydnes is the president of the Nobel Committee who praised Machado's courage.
Os três mitos sobre a pressão de Trump contra a ditadura de Maduro na Venezuela
Liechtenstein· 2025-12-17
Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the president of the Nobel Committee, openly criticized the illegitimate ruler of Venezuela.
El helicóptero del imperio - Columna de Armando Silva
Colombia· 2025-12-14
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Nobel Committee who delivered a speech highlighting the moral clarity and dignity of the situation in Venezuela.
la advertencia de la hija de María Corina Machado antes del regreso a Venezuela
Argentina· 2025-12-13
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Nobel Committee who delivered a speech emphasizing the moral clarity of the situation in Venezuela.
Ana Corina Sosa, hija de María Corina Machado, dice que es consciente de que su madre correrá peligro al volver a VenezuelaColombia· 2025-12-13Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the chairman of the Nobel Committee, expressed concern for Mohammadi's safety and urged Iranian authorities to protect her rights.
Iran: Friedensnobelpreisträgerin Mohammadi erneut festgenommen - Panorama
Germany· 2025-12-12
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who sent a message to Nicolás Maduro during the award ceremony.
María Corina Machado informa que EE.UU. le ayudó a salir
Dominican Republic· 2025-12-12
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who accompanied Machado during her press conferences.
María Corina Machado defiende en Oslo “las acciones decisivas de Trump” sobre Venezuela | Internacional
Spain· 2025-12-11
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the chair of the Norwegian Nobel committee who spoke with María Corina Machado by phone.
‘Follow the path of exiles’: María Corina Machado’s US-aided escape from Venezuela | María Corina Machado
United Kingdom· 2025-12-11
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who addressed Nicolás Maduro during the ceremony.
María Corina Machado reaparece en Noruega después de obtener el Nobel de la Paz
Costa Rica· 2025-12-11Jørgen Watne Frydnes sent a message to Nicolás Maduro during the Nobel Prize ceremony.
María Corina Machado asegura que la "tiranía" en Venezuela acabará "muy pronto" | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-12-11Jørgen Watne Frydnes confirmed the arrival of Machado and criticized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Corina Machado ya está en Oslo; su hija recibe en su nombre el Nobel
Mexico· 2025-12-11
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Nobel Committee who announced María Corina Machado's arrival in Oslo.
María Corina Machado chega a Oslo após cerimônia do Prêmio Nobel da Paz e faz primeira aparição pública em 11 meses
Brazil· 2025-12-11
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the President of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who communicated with María Corina Machado regarding her arrival.
María Corina Machado en Oslo: el saludo a sus seguidores y las expectativas tras el Nobel
Panama· 2025-12-11Jørgen Watne Frydnes, presidente del comité, confirmó la llegada de María Corina Machado a Oslo.
La líder opositora venezolana María Corina Machado llegó a Oslo y saludó a las personas apostadas en los exteriores del hotel | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-12-11
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who called for Nicolás Maduro to accept election results.
¿El Nobel de la Paz de María Corina Machado intensificará la presión internacional sobre Nicolás Maduro?Colombia· 2025-12-11
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who announced that there would be no meeting with Machado.
María Corina Machado, ganadora del premio Nobel de la Paz 2025, aparece en hotel de Oslo, Noruega, ante sus seguidoresColombia· 2025-12-11Jørgen Watne Frydnes, presidente del Comité Noruego del Nobel, graficó la dificultad del operativo para sacar a Machado de Venezuela.
así fueron las primeras horas de María Corina Machado en OsloArgentina· 2025-12-11
The chair of the Norwegian Nobel committee, Jørgen Watne Frydnes, urged Maduro to step down.
Venezuelan Nobel peace prize winner greets crowds in Oslo after nearly a year in hiding | María Corina MachadoUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-11
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the President of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who called for Maduro to accept electoral results and step down.
la líder venezolana no llegó a la entrega en Oslo, pero prometió luchar por la libertad
Uruguay· 2025-12-11
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who confirmed Machado's situation during a phone call.
cómo salió de Venezuela María Corina Machado para burlar al régimen de MaduroArgentina· 2025-12-10Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who spoke with María Corina Machado.
Hija de la opositora venezolana Corina Machado recibe el Nobel de la Paz en su ausenciaDominican Republic· 2025-12-10Jørgen Watne Frydnes delivered a speech against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro at the Nobel ceremony.
Hija de María Corina Machado recibió el Nobel mientras la opositora venezolana viaja en secreto a OsloCosta Rica· 2025-12-10
Jørgen Watne Frydnes urged Nicolás Maduro to accept the electoral results and resign to pave the way for democracy in Venezuela.
El Comité Nobel insta a Maduro a dimitir y aceptar la ‘voluntad’ del pueblo venezolanoPanama· 2025-12-10
Jørgen Watne Frydnes called on Nicolás Maduro to accept the electoral results and resign for a peaceful transition to democracy.
La oposición venezolana destaca que el Nobel a Machado reconoce a los caídos y perseguidosPanama· 2025-12-10Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who sent a message to Nicolás Maduro.
María Corina Machado habría salido de Venezuela en una lancha hacia Curazao, reporta ‘Wall Street Journal’Panama· 2025-12-10Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who presented the award.
Ana Corina Sosa recibe en Oslo el Premio Nobel de la Paz en nombre de María Corina Machado
Guatemala· 2025-12-10
Jørgen Watne Frydnes gave a speech against Nicolás Maduro at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.
Corina Machado denuncia “terrorismo de Estado” en Venezuela al aceptar el Nobel de la Paz - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-12-10
Jørgen Watne Frydnes is the president of the Norwegian Nobel Committee who spoke with María Corina Machado.
María Corina Machado: “Estaré en Oslo, estoy de camino ahora mismo” | Nobel de la Paz | Venezuela | Últimas | MUNDOPeru· 2025-12-10