World Press Photo of the Year 2026

[Maximilian]

The World Press Photo of the Year 2026 has just been awarded:

2026 Photo of the Year | World Press Photo

www.worldpressphoto.org

Pity, that it was taken in a (formerly?) democratic country, a lighthouse to democracy
And to think about the heartbreaking story behind it. ICE OUT!

Many thanks to

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Connecting the world to the stories that matter.

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World Press Photo for being in their own words

... an independent non-profit organization that champions the power of photojournalism and documentary photography to deepen understanding of the world’s complexities, promote dialogue, and inspire action. Founded in the Netherlands in 1955, our annual contest and thematic exhibitions reach millions of people in over 80 locations world-wide each year, and our online work reaches millions more. ...