Bob Dylan won't attend Nobel Prize ceremonyNovember 17, 2016 - 13:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Bob Dylan decided not to attend the December-10 Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm, AceShowbiz said. The music icon has informed the Academy about his decision in a letter. They "respect" his decision, calling it "unusual, but not exceptional." The 75-year-old musician "underlined that he feels extremely honored." According to The Associated Press, "he wishes he could receive the prize personally, but other commitments make it unfortunately impossible." It's unclear who will receive the honor on Dylan's behalf, but the Academy is "looking forward to Bob Dylan's Nobel lecture, which he must hold, according to the requirements, within six months [from December 10th]." Bob Dylan is named the recipient of Nobel Prize in literature. Drama soon followed after the Academy's attempts to contact him were ignored. He was called "arrogant and impolite" by a member of the he organization before he later acknowledged the award and promised to attend the ceremony "if it's at all possible." Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said. Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. |