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Galicia Leads Spain in English Proficiency, Vigo Tops Cities

According to the latest EF English Proficiency Paper, Galicia is one of the top regions in Spain for English skills, consistently ranking in the “high proficiency” category. The region’s score this year is 563 points, placing it ahead of La Rioja (560), Madrid, Navarra (553), Asturias (552) and Cantabria (550).

Photo: Concello de Vigo

Among Spanish cities, Vigo stands out as the leader with 585 points, followed by Gijón (575) and Zaragoza (565), follow it Barcelona, Valencia and Madrid .

Experts attribute Galicia’s success to long-term educational policies promoting multilingualism, teacher training, and immersive English experiences. Exchange programs, conversation assistants, and bilingual initiatives have all contributed to creating an effective learning environment.

Highlighting these efforts is PILIVIGO, a fully funded English exchange program in the U.K. for eligible students registered in Vigo. The three-week program offers students immersive exposure to English in various British cities, strengthening language skills and cultural experience.

 

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The mayor of Vigo, Abel Caballero, has been demanding for years that the city of Vigo should have its own Faculty of Medicine.

The Xunta de Galicia insists that there must be “a single public Faculty of Medicine” in Galicia, the one in Santiago de Compostela, determined that it should remain the only faculty, even though the city of Santiago is smaller than Vigo in area, population, and number of hospitals.

For now, the Regional Minister of Education says that the best option is to “pool resources” and not fragment medical training, reaching an agreement so that the final years, 4th and 5th, are taught both in Santiago and in Vigo and A Coruña. According to a 2015 agreement between the Xunta, the USC, and the other Galician universities, sixth-year medical students are already distributed across several hospitals in Galicia. Specifically, 100 places are assigned for 6th-year students in Vigo’s hospitals.

There is a preliminary agreement among the rectors of USC, UVigo, and UDC to create teaching units in Vigo and A Coruña. In these units, at least 50% of the teaching staff for the second cycle would come from the universities of Vigo and A Coruña.

However, Abel Caballero states that this agreement is not enough, and he hopes to achieve that the first three years of the degree are also taught in Vigo, due to the city’s population, hospitals, and the ongoing need for doctors, for whom positions are always available.

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The mayor of Vigo, Abel Caballero, has been demanding for years that the city of Vigo should have its own Faculty of Medicine.

The Xunta de Galicia insists that there must be “a single faculty” of public Medicine in Galicia— the one in Santiago de Compostela— determined that it should remain the only faculty, even though the city of Santiago is smaller than Vigo in area, population, and number of hospitals.

For now, the Regional Minister of Education says that the best option is to “pool resources” and not fragment medical training, reaching an agreement so that the final years, 4th and 5th, are taught both in Santiago and in Vigo and A Coruña. According to a 2015 agreement between the Xunta, the USC, and the other Galician universities, sixth-year medical students are already distributed across several hospitals in Galicia. Specifically, 100 places are assigned for 6th-year students in Vigo’s hospitals.

There is a preliminary agreement among the rectors of USC, UVigo, and UDC to create teaching units in Vigo and A Coruña. In these units, at least 50% of the teaching staff for the second cycle would come from the universities of Vigo and A Coruña.

However, Abel Caballero states that this agreement is not enough, and he expects to achieve that the first three years of the degree are also taught in Vigo, due to the city’s population size, its hospitals, and the ongoing need for doctors, for whom there are always available positions.

 

El alcalde de Vigo, Abel Caballero, lleva años reclamando que la ciudad de Vigo tenga una facultad de Medicina.

La Xunta de Galicia insiste en que debe haber “una única facultad” de Medicina pública en Galicia, la de Santiago de Compostela, empeñados en que fuera la única facultad,  cuando la ciudad de Santiago es mas pequeña que Vigo en extensión, habitantes y hospitales.

De momento el conselleiro de Educación dice que lo mejor es “sumar recursos” y no fragmentar la formación médica llegando a un acuerdo para que se impartan los últimos cursos , 4ª y  5ª en   tanto en Santiago, como en Vigo y en Coruña. Según  convenio de 2015 entre la Xunta, la USC y las demás universidades gallegas, el alumnado de sexto de medicina ya se reparte por varios hospitales de Galicia.
En concreto, se asignan 100 plazas para estudiantes de 6.º en los hospitales de Vigo.

Hay un preacuerdo entre los rectores de la USC, la UVigo y la UDC para crear unidades docentes en Vigo y A Coruña. En estas unidades, al menos el 50 % del profesorado del segundo ciclo sería de las universidades de Vigo y A Coruña

Sin embargo manifestando Abel Caballero que este acuerdo no es suficiente y se espera conseguir que los tres primeros cursos se impartan en Vigo también debido al número de habitantes que hay, hospitales y la necesidad de médicos que existe y para los que siempre hay plazas.

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Vigo Global Summit 2025 is an international economic conference promoted by the Vigo Free Trade Zone Consortium and the Association for Management Progress (APD). The event will be held at the Mar de Vigo Conference Center Auditorium on November 12 and 13, 2025.
Main Themes
The conference will focus on two key themes for the immediate future:
Geopolitics and Geoeconomics: The New Global Landscape.
Leadership in the Digital Age: The Transforming Economy, Work, and Society.

Speakers Confirm
The event will feature prominent international figures, including two Nobel laureates:
Daron Acemoğlu: Nobel Prize in Economics, 2024.
Dmitry Muratov: Journalist and Nobel Peace Prize, 2021.
Other renowned experts will also participate, such as:

José Manuel Durão Barroso: Former President of the European Commission.
Alicia García Herrero: Chief Economist for Asia-Pacific at Natixis.
Brian Wong: Political analyst and China expert.

María Lorca-Susino: Professor at the University of Miami and economics expert.

Closing Ceremony:
The congress will culminate with a cultural event on November 13, featuring a musical performance by Baiuca and a stand-up comedy routine by Carlos Blanco.

 

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Petisquiño 25

 Petisquiño the tapa competition that is gaining more and more public attention every year, is held in the  Casco Viejo  of Vigo.

This competition awards the most elaborate and delicious tapa. Each year, the bars and restaurants participating in the event present their best tapas or dishes, which are then evaluated by a specialized jury and, in some cases, by the public as well.

The awards are as follows:

Best Tapa 2025 Award: The winner receives a cash prize of €1,000 plus €500 for participation expenses, and the opportunity to represent the province of Pontevedra in the Official Spanish Tapas and Pinchos Championship.
Finalist Mentions : Given to the establishments that reach the final stage of the competition.
Most Popular Tapa : An award decided by public voting.
Best Pairing: A recognition for the tapa that best pairs with a specific drink (for example, wine or beer).
Best Tapa Made with Seafood: A special category that highlights the use of local seafood products.
Sweetest Tapa: Award for the sweetest or most indulgent tapa.
Cutest Tapa: Recognition for the most "adorable" or heartwarming tapa.

The competition is held between October 24 and November 9 this year, 2025.

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Dinner and dance in Bouzas

 Centro marítimo de Bouzas. 31/10/2025Vigo

Nighttime maritime horror tour

19:00 horas . 31/10/2025, Vigo

Wake up Festival

31/10/2025. IFEVI.Vigo

Halloween party

 31/10/2025,Centro Comercial Camelias, Vigo

Actividades como karaoke, túnel del terror, desfile de disfraces, pinta caras, animación infantil

Samain party

Centro Travesía de Vigo de 17/30h. a 19/30h.  31/10/2025, Vigo

Family day in Nigrán

6 a 27 /10/2025, Nigrán, Pontevedra

Face painting!

Zona naútico. 18 a 1/11/2025, Vigo

Children’s Samain activities

Casa Verde de Salcedo organiza el evento Samaín 25 de octubre de 2025, desde las 17:30horas, 25/10/2025, Salcedas

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The city of Vigo will host the Vegan Fair 2025 on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26. An event that has become the largest gathering for the vegan and sustainable lifestyle in Galicia. The fair will take place at the IFEVI exhibition center.

The venue will feature over one hundred exhibitor booths offering plant-based food products, ethical cosmetics, sustainable fashion, specialized books, and eco-friendly services. In addition, there will be a food truck area with a wide variety of vegan culinary options and a children’s zone with fun and educational activities.

The fair began in 2021 and, except for the 2023 edition held in Madrid, it has always taken place in the city of Vigo.

Among the new features of this edition are two themed areas. The first, called "O Parladoiro," will be a discussion forum with guests from academic, scientific, and activist backgrounds. The second, "A Lareira," will be a slow-cooking space focused on mindful eating, using local ingredients and traditional recipes adapted to an ethical philosophy.

Tickets are already on sale. The price for a single-day entry is five euros, while the two-day pass costs eight euros.

Vegan Fair Gal reinforces its commitment to building a strong network among businesses, consumers, social organizations, and individuals working toward a more ethical, fair, and sustainable Galicia. It also aims to show that a different model of consumption and coexistence is possible  one that embraces flavor, culture, and innovation without compromise.

Conxemar 25

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Conxemar 2025

Every year, Vigo becomes a global benchmark for the fishing industry, and the 2025 edition of Conxemar will be no exception. Held at the Vigo Exhibition Centre from October 7 to 9, the event has consolidated its international prestige thanks to the strong support it receives from professionals, companies, and the general public. And the numbers keep growing: last year, the fair welcomed 27,080 visitors and occupied 37,000 square meters of exhibition space, with over 750 stands.

The success of Conxemar 2025 lies in its ability to bring together experts from around the world who share knowledge and forge strategic alliances, creating momentum that goes far beyond a simple trade exhibition.

Conxemar has established itself as a leading trade fair at both the European and global levels. Year after year, it brings together companies from over a hundred countries involved in fishing, aquaculture, processing, distribution, machinery, and logistics.

Over the course of three days, the event will offer an intensive networking environment where commercial agreements will be signed, technological innovations will be presented, and the key challenges and opportunities facing the sector will be discussed.

 

October2025

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International Languages Week

2 /10/2025  Marco Museum, Vigo

CONXEMAR

7 a9 /10/25.IFEVI. Vigo

Exposición Bodies Evolution

 Auditorio de Congresos Mar de Vigo del 3 al 26 /10/2025.

Edugal

8‑10/10/25 Recinto Feiral de Pontevedra Salón educativo. Pontevedra

Linguamente 2025

10/10/25 Facultade de Filoloxía e Tradución, Cuvi, Vigo

Lecture Series: Influential Poets


13/10/25. Évame Oroza, Vigo

9th Business Congress “Action and Involvement” by Women Entrepreneurs of Galicia

21 /10/25.  Sede Afundación Vigo

International Congress: The Right to Defense and the Protection of Vulnerable Victims

27–28 /10/2025 Universidade de Vigo – CUVI

Kormarine Naval Fair 2025

21 al 24/10/2025  Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra, Vigo

Vegan Fair 2025

26 a 27/10/2025, IFEVI. Vigo

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The High Court of Justice of Galicia (TSXG) has upheld the convictions of two men for the rape of a young woman in an apartment on Travesía de Vigo, as well as for the non-consensual recording of the assault. The events occurred in September 2022, when the victim met the defendants at a nightclub in the Arenal area of Vigo. After the bars closed, they all went to an apartment that belonged to a friend of one of the accused.

Inside the apartment, one of the defendants engaged in sexual relations with the young woman. According to the trial, the initial encounter was consensual, but later the second defendant entered the room, and both engaged in sexual acts with the victim, who repeatedly expressed that she did not want to continue. Additionally, a third person recorded the scene on his mobile phone without the victim’s consent.

The first defendant was sentenced to eight years in prison for a sexual assault offense, with the mitigating circumstance of having provided compensation for damages. The second was sentenced to eleven and a half years in prison: eight years for sexual assault and an additional three and a half years for the crime of unlawful discovery and disclosure of secrets, due to having recorded the sexual act without permission. He was also fined €2,520 for this second offense.

Both defendants must jointly compensate the victim with the amount of €17,000, of which €7,500 had already been deposited by one of the convicted men before the verdict as part of the damage compensation. Meanwhile, the third individual was acquitted of the charge of failure to render assistance.