Nobel Prize announcements set for week, economics laureates due Oct 12

The Nobel announcements begin with the physiology or medicine prize on Monday and will continue through the week, culminating with the economics award on Oct 12. Each of the six prizes now includes a cash component of 12 million Swedish crowns. Ceremonies for the Swedish awards will be held in Stockholm's Concert Hall, while the peace prize will be presented in Oslo by the Norwegian Nobel Committee chair. The week will close with a banquet for about 1,300 guests at Stockholm City Hall featuring a secret Nordic‑themed menu.