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Joan Rigol, the intermediary of consensus

Joan Rigol, the intermediary of consensus

José Antich

Wednesday, 8 of may of 2024 - 18:05

Ardanza, the manager who imposed himself in politics

Ardanza, the manager who imposed himself in politics

José Antich

Tuesday, 9 of april of 2024 - 17:13

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Catalan film director Ventura Pons dies at 78

Catalan film director Ventura Pons dies at 78

Key figure of reference for the Catalan film industry has died in Barcelona

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Monday, 8 of january of 2024 - 20:48

Carme Junyent: wisdom, guidance and commitment

Carme Junyent: wisdom, guidance and commitment

José Antich

Monday, 4 of september of 2023 - 17:26

Carme Junyent, renowned Catalan linguist, dies

Carme Junyent, renowned Catalan linguist, dies

Carme Junyent, an outspoken voice in defence of Catalan and all minoritized languages, has died of pancreatic cancer

Alba Solé Ingla

Sunday, 3 of september of 2023 - 12:26

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Juan Bayén, historic proprietor of Barcelona's Pinotxo bar, dies at 88

Juan Bayén, historic proprietor of Barcelona's Pinotxo bar, dies at 88

Known as 'Juanito', he spent almost 80 years at the emblematic bar in Barcelona's Boqueria market

Jordi Tubella

Tuesday, 11 of april of 2023 - 22:15

Death of Fèlix Millet, convicted of plundering the Palau de la Mùsica

Death of Fèlix Millet, convicted of plundering the Palau de la Mùsica

Millet was sentenced to almost 10 years' jail for the corruption case centred on Barcelona's famed 'modernista' music palace

Judit Pellicer

Thursday, 16 of march of 2023 - 19:23

Josep Maria Espinàs, the grandfather to millions

Josep Maria Espinàs, the grandfather to millions

Pep Antoni Roig

Tuesday, 7 of february of 2023 - 01:12

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'Alcarràs' is crowned as Catalonia's Gaudí film awards bid farewell to Agusti Villaronga

'Alcarràs' is crowned as Catalonia's Gaudí film awards bid farewell to Agusti Villaronga

Carla Simon's 'Alcarràs' shines in a night of Catalan cinema that also recognized 'Pacifiction' and 'Un año, una noche'

Marta Gambín

Monday, 23 of january of 2023 - 19:26

Alcoriza, the chief minister

Alcoriza, the chief minister

José Antich

Wednesday, 9 of november of 2022 - 17:42

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Singer-songwriter Pau Riba dies: the godfather of Catalan counterculture

Singer-songwriter Pau Riba dies: the godfather of Catalan counterculture

Catalonia farewells an artistic icon, Pau Riba, who said that his mission was to transform Catalan culture by destroying it

Abel Degà

Sunday, 6 of march of 2022 - 19:59

Catalan fashion designer Toni Miró dies

Catalan fashion designer Toni Miró dies

An essential reference point in the fashion world, Toni Miró has died at the age of 74

Oriol Rodríguez

Thursday, 3 of february of 2022 - 22:21

Ricard Bofill, architect of the W Hotel and the National Theatre of Catalonia, dies

Ricard Bofill, architect of the W Hotel and the National Theatre of Catalonia, dies

Architect Ricard Bofill, one of the leading representatives of the postmodern style, has died at the age of 82.

Jordi Palmer

Friday, 14 of january of 2022 - 22:35

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To sir, with love - and eternal respect: Sidney Poitier, pioneer black actor, dies

To sir, with love - and eternal respect: Sidney Poitier, pioneer black actor, dies

Trailblazing performer who was the first black actor to win an Oscar dies at 94

Aina Sanllehí

Friday, 7 of january of 2022 - 21:09

Oriol Bohigas (1925-2021): the architect who turned Barcelona's face to the sea

Oriol Bohigas (1925-2021): the architect who turned Barcelona's face to the sea

El Nacional

Wednesday, 1 of december of 2021 - 23:51

A giant in a small country

A giant in a small country

José Antich

Thursday, 30 of september of 2021 - 17:19

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Arcadi Oliveres, visionary activist for peace and social justice, dies in Catalonia

Arcadi Oliveres, visionary activist for peace and social justice, dies in Catalonia

Núria Segura Insa

Tuesday, 6 of april of 2021 - 20:29

Baselga, the oncologist who never gave up

Baselga, the oncologist who never gave up

José Antich

Monday, 22 of march of 2021 - 18:09

The god who lived in hell

The god who lived in hell

José Antich

Thursday, 26 of november of 2020 - 17:50

Barça bids farewell to Maradona, who forged an Argentinian legend at Camp Nou

Barça bids farewell to Maradona, who forged an Argentinian legend at Camp Nou

El Nacional

Wednesday, 25 of november of 2020 - 21:50

La Carulla

La Carulla

José Antich

Wednesday, 25 of november of 2020 - 17:38

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RIP, Pau Donés: five essential tunes by Jarabe de Palo

RIP, Pau Donés: five essential tunes by Jarabe de Palo

El Nacional

Wednesday, 10 of june of 2020 - 00:14

Death of Michael Robinson, footballer and commentator

Death of Michael Robinson, footballer and commentator

Albert Malla

Tuesday, 28 of april of 2020 - 22:48

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Infanta Pilar de Borbón, older sister of Spanish king emeritus Juan Carlos I, dies

Infanta Pilar de Borbón, older sister of Spanish king emeritus Juan Carlos I, dies

El Nacional

Wednesday, 8 of january of 2020 - 21:23

Carles Puigdemont's father, Xavier, dies aged 91

Carles Puigdemont's father, Xavier, dies aged 91

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 6 of november of 2019 - 21:18

Miquel Valls, former president of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, dies

Miquel Valls, former president of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, dies

Carlota Serra

Sunday, 22 of september of 2019 - 20:03

Carlos Pérez de Rozas, a journalism great

Carlos Pérez de Rozas, a journalism great

José Antich

Sunday, 11 of august of 2019 - 17:36

Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba, senior figure in Spain's PSOE, dies

Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba, senior figure in Spain's PSOE, dies

Friday, 10 of may of 2019 - 15:39

Neus Català, last Catalan survivor of Nazi camps, dies at 103

Neus Català, last Catalan survivor of Nazi camps, dies at 103

El Nacional

Saturday, 13 of april of 2019 - 20:42

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Catalonia's great soprano Montserrat Caballé dies in Barcelona

Catalonia's great soprano Montserrat Caballé dies in Barcelona

El Nacional

Saturday, 6 of october of 2018 - 23:15

Exiled Catalan minister's brother dies in Belgium to be with family

Exiled Catalan minister's brother dies in Belgium to be with family

El Nacional

Tuesday, 24 of july of 2018 - 20:34

Spain's public prosecutor Maza dies in Argentina

Spain's public prosecutor Maza dies in Argentina

El Nacional

Saturday, 18 of november of 2017 - 19:11