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Ninety-three-year-old Marta Barany, a linguistic powerhouse fluent in Hungarian, German, Latin, and English, was awarded the 2026 Interpreters and Translators Medal for her lifelong dedication to bridging language gaps. Born in Hungary, she fled as a refugee after World War Two, eventually settling in Australia. She played a pivotal role in launching the Telephone Interpreting Service in 1972 and supported new refugees while raising a family. Recent research in Nature Ageing suggests that speaking multiple languages can reduce cognitive decline risks, aligning with the growing trend of unretirement, where more Australians over sixty-five are working. Marta, despite her age, shows no signs of slowing down, continuing to inspire with her resilience and dedication.

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