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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced

The winners of the 'Istanbul Photo Awards 2026', an international news photography competition organized by Anadolu Agency (AA), have been determined. Professional photographers submitted approximately 19,000 photos to the competition in 2026. As a result of the international jury's evaluations, 26 photographers received awards in 10 categories.

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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced
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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced

In the Single News category, the first place prize was awarded to EPA photojournalist Haitham Imad for his photograph titled "Gaza, No Hope."

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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced

In the Single News category, the second place prize was awarded to Reuters photojournalist Tyrone Siu for his photograph titled "Desperate Plea in Violent Fire in Hong Kong."

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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced

In the Single News category, the third place prize was awarded to EPA photojournalist Mohammed Saber for his photograph titled "Destruction Grows."

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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced

In the Single Daily Life category, the first place prize was awarded to freelance photojournalist Diego Ibarra for his photograph titled "Education in Afghanistan."

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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced

In the Single Daily Life category, the second place prize was awarded to AFP photojournalist Omar Al-Qattaa for his photograph titled "Ramadan in Palestine."

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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced

In the Single Nature and Environment category, the first place prize was awarded to AFP photojournalist Olesya Kurpyayeva for her photograph titled "Baby Mammoth Yana."

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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced

In the Single Nature and Environment category, the second place prize was awarded to AFP photojournalist Tony Karumba for his photograph titled "Protecting the Giraffe."

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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced

In the Single Sports category, the first place prize was awarded to SWpix photojournalist Alex Whitehead for his photograph titled "Collision."

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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced

In the Single Sports category, the second place prize was awarded to Czech News Agency photojournalist Roman Vondrous for his photograph titled "Touching the Star."

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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced

In the Series Portrait category, the first place prize was awarded to freelance photojournalist Arez Ghaderi for his photographs titled "Lost Childhood."

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Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 winners announced