Brother of New York helicopter victim: ‘They left together, with a smile on their faces’
New York City Mayor accompanies Joan Camprubí to crash site
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Two motorcyclists killed in head-on collision with car in northern Catalonia
Car veers into opposite lane, collides with motorcycles
Back to the roots: rural farming in Barcelona's Collserola hills
'La Rural' in natural park focuses on tradition conservation and sustainability
Barcelona's rooftop farms: growing both plants and community
Urban farming on rooftops, an initiative improving biodiversity and people's overall wellbeing, while making Barcelona a greener city
Barcelona L1 metro line closed between Sagrera and Glòries, April 12-13
L2 line between La Pau and Badalona-Pompeu Fabra also closed until April 21
Barcelona beach season starts Saturday, April 12
From Saturday, beaches will have lifeguards, beach bars, and public bathrooms
Five Barcelona residents dead after tourist helicopter crash into Hudson River in New York City
Pilot and passengers all deceased, including three children
Fishers in Port de la Selva capture 7-meter-long basking shark
Animal ended up dying with CRAM maritime foundation experts and rural agents deploying on-site for biometrics
Officials study offering preventive HIV infection treatment in pharmacies to reduce waitlist
Health department estimates between 4,000 and 5,000 people await PrEP medicine
Sau reservoir through drought: From empty basin to submerging 11th-century church
Symbol of drought in Catalonia went from less than 5% full to now surpassing 72% capacity
Two incidents disrupt Rodalies commuter train service on three lines
R4 trains operate on single track between Castellbisbal and Molins, Fabra i Puig also affected
Barcelona allocates over €7m in aid to prevent evictions
City council aims to reduce hostel stays in collaboration with social sector
2025-26 school year to start on September 8
Education department confirms start date with principals and teaching unions
Girl killed and boy in critical condition after car plunges into canal in Roquetes
A third child was also injured and transferred to the hospital in an accident in southern Catalonia
Spanish transport minister denies Rodalies service is worsening: 'Incident rate is dropping'
Óscar Puente says during April commuters will notice network improvements after investments
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