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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sandro Munari, the rally legend, dies at 85

Sandro Munari, known as 'Il Drago', passed away in Bologna at the age of 85 after a long illness, being celebrated as a pioneer in rally racing in Italy.

Feb 28 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sadness for Maria Lada: Pioneer in the fight for accessibility, the woman who lost her life at 'Eleftherios Venizelos'

Maria Lada, a prominent advocate for disability rights and co-founder of the organization YPERION, tragically died after falling while disembarking from a plane at Athens International Airport.

Feb 28 • 09:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ludvik Ocenasek: Czech Rocket Pioneer Stopped by History

Czech rocket pioneer Ludvik Ocenasek's contributions were ultimately hindered by historical events.

Feb 28 • 05:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Willie Colón, farewell to a pioneer of music

Tributes pour in for salsa pioneer Willie Colón following his passing in February 2026, as his music and legacy continue to resonate with new generations.

Feb 27 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilka Machado, pioneer of female eroticism, returns to bookstores

Gilka Machado's complete poetry is being re-released, shedding light on her pioneering role in female erotic poetry in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Another veteran battle is approaching. An unprecedented series of ČZ motorcycles is complemented by a pioneer for free

The upcoming spring auction in Lysá nad Labem features a collection of classic motorcycles and cars, including a chance to win a historic Jawa for free.

Feb 25 • 04:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Éliane Radigue, French composer and musique concrète legend, dies aged 94

French composer Éliane Radigue, a pioneer of musique concrète, has passed away at the age of 94.

Feb 24 • 19:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Éliane Radigue, French pioneer of electronic music, has died at the age of 94

Éliane Radigue, a groundbreaking French composer in electronic music, has passed away at the age of 94.

Feb 24 • 17:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Farewell to Willie Colón, the last great pioneer of salsa

Willie Colón, the legendary salsa musician known for his collaborations with Celia Cruz and Rubén Blades, passed away at the age of 75 in New York City, leaving behind a significant musical legacy.

Feb 21 • 22:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Musician Willie Colón, one of the great salsa stars, dies at 75

American musician Willie Colón, a pioneer of salsa music and trombone player, has passed away at the age of 75 according to a statement from his family.

Feb 21 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Willie Colón, legend of Latin music and pioneer of the trombone in salsa, dies at 75

Willie Colón, a renowned salsa musician, passed away at the age of 75, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Latin music.

Feb 21 • 19:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Willie Colón, pioneer and legend of salsa, dies at 75

Willie Colón, a legendary trombonist and salsa pioneer, has passed away at the age of 75 in New York City.

Feb 21 • 17:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Sad Fall of Bioceres, the Agricultural Technology Firm that Flew like Icarus

Bioceres, once a pioneer in agricultural technology in Argentina, faces a dramatic fall despite its hopeful beginnings and various acquisitions, including companies in seed inoculants and biochemicals.

Feb 21 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Frank Weilbauer, pioneer of hematology in Ecuador, has passed away

Frank Weilbauer, the first hematologist of Quito and a renowned physician in Ecuador, passed away on February 18.

Feb 19 • 14:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Leila Khaled.. A Pioneer of Palestinian Women's Diplomacy in European Capitals

Leila Khaled, a prominent Palestinian diplomat and activist, known for her significant role in representing Palestine in European capitals, passed away at the age of 76.

Feb 19 • 10:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Health Agency - a company providing solutions to the family doctor crisis

Dr. Madis Tiik is a pioneer in modern healthcare in Estonia, having established one of the first contemporary health centers in Kuressaare over 30 years ago.

Feb 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Antarctic pioneer's grave was unmarked for decades — until now

Captain John King Davis, an important figure in Antarctic exploration, will finally receive a memorial at his previously unmarked grave in Melbourne.

Feb 18 • 18:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Giant of Knowledge Who Lived for the Public: Mourning the Cosmology Pioneer Fumiyuki Sato

Fumiyuki Sato, a leading cosmologist from Japan, passed away at the age of 87 due to bacterial pneumonia, remembered for his profound contributions to astrophysics and commitment to societal engagement.

Feb 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Argentine engineer (and musician) who was a pioneer in AI in the country

Carlos Arana is an Argentine engineer and musician who is pioneering artificial intelligence research in Argentina.

Feb 17 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: A pioneer of anthropology, lived with determination, kindness, and simplicity

Family, friends, and the academic community bid farewell to Professor João Baptista Borges Pereira, a renowned anthropologist in Brazil, who was buried in a simple shirt rather than formal attire, reflecting his essence.

Feb 17 • 14:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The challenge of creating a fabric softener bottle or a toothbrush: André Ricard stars in the design exhibition of the year

André Ricard, a pioneer of industrial design, features in an exhibition at the Fernando Fernán Gómez cultural center showcasing his influential works that emphasize the relationship between utility and aesthetics in everyday objects.

Feb 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Boy, nine, undergoes UK-first leg-lengthening surgery

A nine-year-old boy in the UK has undergone a pioneering leg-lengthening surgery, making him the first patient to receive this treatment in the country.

Feb 16 • 13:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Elikonos 3 and GRP Ventures Invest in Ribco S.A.

Elikonos 3 S.C.A. SICAR and GR Pioneer Venture Capital Mutual Fund have announced their investment in Ribco S.A., a rapidly growing Greek company specializing in the design and manufacture of premium rigid inflatable boats (RIBs).

Feb 16 • 08:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Michel Portal, emblematic figure of contemporary jazz, has died

Michel Portal, a highly regarded clarinetist and pioneer of free jazz, passed away at the age of 90.

Feb 15 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

BrewDog owners call time on craft beer pioneer

BrewDog has initiated a sale process that may lead to the breakup of the brewery, overseen by restructuring experts AlixPartners.

Feb 14 • 08:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who was the Brazilian priest considered one of the fathers of radio (and why were his inventions considered 'diabolical')

Roberto Landell de Moura, a Brazilian priest and pioneer in wireless communication, is celebrated on International Radio Day for his innovative contributions that predated Guglielmo Marconi's work, despite facing significant challenges and resistance.

Feb 13 • 16:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Edeka in Frankfurt's 'Four': From Refugee Child to Supermarket Pioneer

Jafar Graf runs Edeka in Frankfurt's new 'Four' district, becoming a key player despite the risks involved.

Feb 13 • 12:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Edeka in Frankfurt's 'Four': From Refugee Child to Supermarket Pioneer

Jafar Graf opens Edeka supermarket in Frankfurt's 'Four' district, balancing the potential for wealthy customers against significant risk until they move in.

Feb 13 • 12:46 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

World-leading computational biology pioneer Bao Zhirong returns to China from US

Computational biologist Bao Zhirong has returned to China from the US to lead research at SUSTech after 30 years abroad.

Feb 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Keliber blasts the first lithium chunks from a Central Ostrobothnian rock - the company is a pioneer in the European battery market

Keliber has successfully detonated the first spodumene veins at its Syväjärvi open pit mine, marking a significant milestone in lithium production in Europe.

Feb 11 • 16:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Cultural and Leisure Tips from Christoph 'Stofferl' Well: Going Swimming with the Pioneer of Folk Music

Christoph "Stofferl" Well shares his unique cultural insights and leisure tips, incorporating humor and reflections on traditional Bavarian customs.

Feb 11 • 10:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Collaboration for the digitalization of Sea Pioneer’s fleet

Sea Pioneer Corporation has announced a partnership with Propulsion Analytics and NeptuneZero to digitize its fleet operations for improved efficiency and compliance.

Feb 11 • 06:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pioneer Marine receives bulk carrier "Arctic Bay"

Pioneer Marine has added the bulk carrier "Arctic Bay" to its fleet as part of its strategy to expand in the international dry bulk market.

Feb 11 • 05:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

LIFE25 ⟩ Juku-Kalle Raid: Reply. The Olympics are like a Russian pioneer camp.

Juku-Kalle Raid criticizes the hypocrisy surrounding sports and the Olympics, likening it to a Russian pioneer camp due to the ongoing war and political tensions.

Feb 10 • 17:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pioneer Marine: Delivery of the bulk carrier 'Arctic Bay'

Pioneer Marine has announced the delivery of the bulk carrier 'Arctic Bay,' bolstering its fleet as part of its expansion strategy in the international dry cargo market.

Feb 10 • 07:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Collaboration for the digitization of Sea Pioneer's fleet

Sea Pioneer Corporation is partnering with Propulsion Analytics and NeptuneZero to enhance the digitization of its fleet operations.

Feb 10 • 07:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ebo Taylor, Ghanaian highlife pioneer and guitarist, dies age 90

Ebo Taylor, the renowned Ghanaian musician and pioneer of highlife music, has passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a remarkable legacy.

Feb 9 • 13:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Biel Ràfols, profession camera-runner: how the best trail runners are filmed

Biel Ràfols, a pioneer in the field of filming trail runners, shares his journey and the evolution of capturing the sport.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pioneer of Feminism: The Story of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

The article explores the life and legacy of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, heralded as a pioneer of feminism in colonial Mexico for her pursuit of knowledge and intellectual freedom in a male-dominated society.

Feb 8 • 11:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ulpiano, the pioneer who cared for the original AVE tracks: "We must have done it right if the speed has been maintained for 34 years. Initially, there was no 'vibration'"

The article highlights Ulpiano Martínez Solares, a key figure in maintaining the integrity of the AVE train tracks which have successfully operated for over three decades.

Feb 7 • 21:53 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Pioneer of Investigative Journalism: When a Reporter Called Herself Insane

The article discusses how Nellie Bly, a pioneering investigative journalist, entered a mental institution to expose the treatment of women, thus creating a new genre in journalism.

Feb 7 • 15:58 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Germany as a Pioneer - EU Examines Deportations to Afghanistan

The EU is considering deportations to Afghanistan amid pressure from member states, even as human rights organizations express significant concerns.

Feb 7 • 11:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Celimar Rivera, sign language interpreter for Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: You have to add your ‘flow’

According to Puerto Rican sociologist Hiram Guadalupe, Bad Bunny has established himself as a pioneer in singing in Spanish at the Super Bowl, and sign language interpreter Celimar Rivera will convey this universal message of fraternity to the deaf community during the performance.

Feb 6 • 20:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Commentator legend Pentti "Linkku" Lindegren was a pioneer of Finnish hockey

Pentti Lindegren, a celebrated figure in Finnish hockey who excelled as a player, coach, commentator, and more, passed away at the age of 86 on February 5, 2026.

Feb 6 • 13:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

New Oyo federal varsity sets March 6 for pioneer student resumption

The Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho in Oyo State has announced that its first group of students will resume on March 6, 2026, following the approval of its academic roadmap.

Feb 6 • 11:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Some private varsities operate like business centres — Pioneer NOUN VC

The Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria, Prof. Olugbemiro Jegede, cautions that many private universities in Nigeria are being managed as profit-making enterprises, which may jeopardize their academic integrity and sustainability.

Feb 5 • 22:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Flag Bearer Katharina Schmid: Pioneer on the Brink of Departure

Katharina Schmid has pushed boundaries in her sport as she approaches the conclusion of her career at the Olympic Games, knowing when it is time to step away.

Feb 5 • 17:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Josefina Castellví, pioneer of Antarctic research, dies at 90

Josefina Castellví, a biologist and oceanographer who led the first Spanish base in Antarctica, passed away in Barcelona at the age of 90.

Feb 5 • 08:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

From the Fighter for Women's Rights Zofka Kveder to the Photographer Vladimira Spindler: This is an Intimate Women's Story You Must See

This exceptional documentary showcases the remarkable women's line that has indelibly shaped the Croatian cultural scene, starting with the legendary Zofka Kveder, a pioneer in women's rights.

Feb 5 • 08:11 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Josefina Castellví, pioneer of Antarctic research, dies at 90

Oceanographer and marine biologist Josefina Castellví, the director of Spain's first scientific base in Antarctica, passed away at the age of 90.

Feb 5 • 07:27 UTC

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