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September 30, 2025Informationadmin

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.

September 25, 2025Informationadmin

This Thursday, September 25, Galicia will experience a day of educational strike driven by the frustration of teachers facing a situation that many consider unsustainable.
Called by the unions CIG-Ensino and STEG, the strike by non-university teaching staff aims to raise awareness about the progressive deterioration of public education in the region and to demand concrete measures from the Xunta de Galicia.

The reasons behind the strike are: increasingly overcrowded classrooms, insufficient teaching staff, precarious working conditions, and an education policy that fails to address the real needs of schools.

One of the most repeated demands is the reduction of teaching hours, restoring the previous workload of18 hours per week in secondary and vocational education (FP)and 21 hours in early childhood and primary education, conditions that were in place before the cuts imposed following the 2008 crisis.

The Xunta de Galicia has established minimum services to ensure schools remain open, with the presence of management staff and supervision for minors and students who attend class.

September 21, 2025Curiositiesadmin

September 25, 2025 will mark the centenary celebration of the Carmelitas School in Vigo, a significant milestone for this institution.

The Carmelitas School in Vigo was founded in 1925 by the Congregation of the Carmelite Sisters, a religious order that has been dedicated to the education of children and young people since its inception. The context of its creation occurred at a key moment for the city, when Vigo was experiencing rapid economic and population growth due to industrial development, alongside the need for an education that combined academic training with the teaching of values.

Faithful to their religious mission, the Carmelite Sisters implemented an approach that prioritized discipline, respect, and ethics—values that would eventually become deeply integrated into the educational culture of Vigo. In addition to academic learning, the school also emphasized the personal and spiritual development of its students.

In its early years, the school expanded its facilities to meet the demands of a constantly growing student population. Initially, it was an all-girls school, later incorporating boys from the city who chose this institution.

The incorporation of new technologies in the 1990s marked a turning point, as it allowed students to access more advanced educational tools and resources, preparing new generations to face the challenges of the 21st century.

Today, the Carmelitas School remains one of the most important educational institutions in the city.

In a few years, other schools in Vigo will also reach their centenary:

San José School, founded by the Brothers of La Salle in 1942, is also one of the most well-known concerted schools in Vigo. Throughout its history, it has undergone several transformations, but has always remained faithful to its educational mission.
Salesianos School, founded by the Salesian Congregation in 1955, is one of the oldest schools in Vigo. From its early years, it has been a concerted school, offering an education that combines academic training with Christian values.
Maristas School, founded in 1959 by the Marist Brothers, centers its educational tradition around comprehensive formation, both academically and in human and Christian values.
Franciscano María Ana Mogas School, founded in 1976 in Vigo, is known for offering an environment that combines academic excellence with personal and social development.

September 14, 2025informationadmin

On Wednesday, October 8th, Balaídos Stadium in Vigo will host a charity match between Celta de Vigo and Orense CF, aimed at raising funds and awareness for the fight against the forest fires that devastated Galicia this summer.

Current players and club legends from both teams will come together for a special match with a social purpose, accompanied by activities such as raffles and auctions. The initiative aims to raise funds for reforestation efforts, engage the local community, and highlight the importance of environmental prevention and recovery.

Tickets will be available for presale starting October 15th, and those unable to attend can still support the cause through donations via the designated Fila 0( ar solidarity and positive social change.

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September 14, 2025informationadmin

The city of Vigo once again takes center stage in the world of endurance sports with a new edition of the Desafío Islas Cíes Triathlon, an event that combines natural beauty, physical challenge, and the thrill of personal achievement. Scheduled for Sunday, September 21st, the race will bring together hundreds of triathletes ready to face one of the most stunning courses in the northwestern region of Spain.

This is a middle-distance triathlon, consisting of three consecutive disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running.

Swim: 1.9 km open water swim, starting from O Vao beach.

Bike: approximately 90 km on local roads, covering the coastline of Vigo and nearby towns.

Run: a half marathon (21 km), partially along the city’s seafront promenade, with views of the Atlantic Islands National Park.

Now established as one of Vigo’s flagship sporting events, the Desafío Islas Cíes Triathlon 2025 will once again be a celebration of outdoor sport, endurance, and a deep connection to the sea. It’s a physical challenge, yes—but also a personal journey that leaves a lasting impact on everyone who takes part.

September 14, 2025informationadmin

As every autumn, the city transforms into a vital stage for lovers of the lyrical genre. The Otoño Lírico Festival, organized by the Asociación de Amigos de la Ópera de Vigo (AAOV) with the support of the Xunta de Galicia, presents an ambitious 2025 program that combines tradition, innovation, and a commitment to high-level theatrical music.

A Program of Excellence

This year’s edition will take place from September to November, featuring eleven events of diverse nature, including semi-staged operas, recitals, zarzuela galas, lyrical cinema, and artist encounters.

The festival kicks off on September 26 at the Teatro Afundación with a double bill: La Voz Humana and La Dama de Montecarlo by Francis Poulenc, works for soprano and piano. Soprano Sonia de Munck stars vocally, accompanied by pianist Miguel Huertas, under the stage direction of Eugenia Corbacho. This performance promises to immerse the audience in an intimate and dramatic realm, exploring the links between voice, emotion, and stage.

One of the most anticipated moments will be the Galician premiere of Jules Massenet’s Werther, scheduled for November 8.
In this semi-staged version, prominent figures such as Ismael Jordi (tenor) lead the cast, alongside Olga Syniakova (mezzo-soprano), Gerardo Bullón (baritone), Fernando Latorre (bass), and Iria Goti (soprano). The Vigo 430 Symphony Orchestra and the choir of IES A Xunqueira from Pontevedra will strongly contribute to the spectacle, under the musical direction of Manuel Coves and stage direction of Ignacio García.

Zarzuela

In addition to operas, the festival dedicates space to zarzuela. On October 18, the gala Una noche de zarzuela will be held, starring Ainhoa Arteta, Borja Quiza, and Francisco Corujo, with pianist Javier Carmena. The repertoire includes emblematic pieces by Sorozábal, Chapi, Vives, Barbieri, Moreno Torroba, and Fernández Caballero.

A space is also reserved for young talent: Novas Voces da Lírica Galega (New Voices of Galician Lyric), allowing the public to discover promising voices from the Galician lyrical scene.

September 14, 2025informationadmin

The Peruvian Navy sailing training ship, B.A.P. Unión, is making a special stop in Vigo from September 14 to 17 as part of its 2025 International Training Voyage (VIEX 2025). This tall ship is touring several continents, promoting naval education, cultural exchange, tourism, and maritime diplomacy.

History

The B.A.P. Unión was designed by CYPSA, a Galician naval engineering firm based in Vigo, and built at the SIMA shipyards in Callao, Peru, between 2012 and 2015.

It is a four-masted barque-type sailing vessel, approximately 115.7 meters long and 13.5 meters wide.

The ship carries 34 sails covering a surface of 3,402 square meters, and can reach speeds of up to 12 knots under sail.

In addition to training cadets from Peru’s Naval Academy, the ship also serves as a floating embassy, showcasing Peruvian culture and products and facilitating diplomatic engagement abroad. Aboard the ship are 227 sailors, including 71 cadets who are currently in their third year at the Peruvian Naval Academy.

Vigo Visit

Sunday, September 14 to Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Free of charge

Day Visiting Hours
Sunday 14 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday 15 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday 16 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 17 From 9:00 AM until departure .

Admission is completely free during the ship's stay in Vigo.

Inside the ship, visitors will find the "Casa Perú" cultural space, showcasing Peruvian crafts, textiles, gastronomy, and other products. Some items will be available for purchase.

Events and Cultural Activities

The "Casa Perú" exhibition on board will feature traditional products, tastings, and cultural displays.

On Sunday, September 14, there will be Peruvian folk dance performances on the dock at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

A tribute ceremony will be held at the O Berbés dock honoring missing Peruvian and Spanish fishermen, including those lost in the Villa de Pitanxo tragedy.

September 3, 2025informationadmin

August 21, 2025Informationadmin

In Ourense, as in other areas of Galicia, as well as in the Picos de Europa, Las Médulas in León, and several villages in Spain already devastated by the flames, the fires continue to spread. Many residents, refusing to abandon their homes, are putting their lives at risk as they try to protect their houses, memories, and farmland.

The situation is also affecting travelers. Many people have been stranded in Galicia, unable to leave due to train services being suspended because of the fires. Flight prices have soared, rental cars are sold out, and buses are packed. It was not until yesterday that some routes began to resume.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister remains on vacation in Lanzarote with family and friends, with no apparent deployment of sufficient resources to combat the fires—blazes that could not be prevented through firebreaks, land clearing, property maintenance, grazing, or other forest management measures. On top of this, the privatization of services and clearly insufficient forestry policies have left the country unable to control the situation.

Many of the fires appear to have been deliberately set. Nevertheless, numerous residents insist on staying in their homes, attempting to fight the flames with buckets and hoses, thereby endangering themselves.

In Lugo and Ourense, air quality has become very poor due to the smoke. Additional support has already arrived from Europe, and although temperatures have begun to drop—helping firefighting efforts—the emergency remains ongoing.

August 8, 2025informationadmin

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