Martti Ahtisaari Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Finland’s ex-president and United Nations envoy Martti Ahtisaari has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to build a lasting peace from Africa and Asia to Europe and the Middle East.
The award includes a gift of $1.3 million. His international prominence as a UN diplomat helped him win the first direct election in 1994 to become the Finnish president.
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Under his presidency, Finland entered the European Union and adopted the euro.
Published on 11 Oct 2008 | Most Popular
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