2025 Multisport Triathlon World Championships in Pontevedra, to be held from June 20 to 29:

From June 20 to 29, 2025, Pontevedra will become the world capital of multisport triathlon. With more than 4,000 participants, a full program of six disciplines, a firm commitment to sustainability, and a vibrant cultural environment, the city will consolidate its reputation as a top-level sports destination. This isn't the first time Pontevedra has organized this type of event: it did so in 2019 (its first edition), in 2023 (the World Series Final), and will do so again in 2026.

The event encompasses ten days of competition with six disciplines, following a structured schedule:

June 21: Duathlon (running-cycling-running)

June 24: Cross Triathlon

June 26: Cross Duathlon

June 27: Aquathlon (swimming and running)

June 29: Aquabike (swimming + cycling) and the Long Distance Triathlon (3km swimming, 121km cycling, 30km running)

The main start and finish lines will be at the Centro Galego de Tecnificación Deportiva (Galician Sports Development Center). The Tirantes Bridge and the Lérez River will be an integral part of the aquatic circuit. The cross-country events will take place at Pontillón do Castro, in Verducido.

The budget is around €2.9 million, funded by the City Council, the Provincial Council, the Xunta (regional government), and the registration fees.

A special traffic plan will include closures on the Tirantes Bridge throughout the event, road closures on the N-550 and in Bos Aires, informational support for residents, posters, and 30,000 copies of brochures.

The Spanish Association Against Cancer (skin cancer and tobacco prevention) will also be involved, with food and clothing donations and breastfeeding spaces in key areas.

The cultural program will accompany the competition:

More than 20 cultural events will be distributed across squares, theaters, and iconic facades of Pontevedra. Concerts, screenings, DJs, exhibitions, and activities will be part of the Art Biennial. A different performance is that of five-time champion Javier Gómez Noya, who will participate in the Triathlon World Championship with his band, Liorta, before the Broken Peach concert, which closes the event until the Grand Final next year 2026.

The Triathlon Multisport World Championships 2025 will be held in Pontevedra from June 20 to 29 and will bring together athletes from around the world in various disciplines such as duathlon, cross triathlon, aquathlon, aquabike and long distance triathlon.

They will compete in six disciplines listed below:

Duathlon (June 21)
Cross Triathlon (June 24)
Cross Duathlon (June 26)
Aquathlon (June 27)
Aquabike (June 27)
Long Distance Triathlon (June 29)

The tests will take place in diferents places as:

Centro Galego de Tecnificación Deportiva: duathlon, aquathlon, long distance triathlon and aquabike.

Centro de Piragüismo David Cal: triathlon and cross duathlon.

Coinciding with the International Art Biennial there will be other events and concerts organized by the City Council of Pontevedra.

There will also be collaboration with the Spanish Association Against Cancer in awareness campaigns on prevention of skin cancer and smoking.

Highlights include performances such as the concert by Broken Peach.

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The municipal program of linguistic immersion "Vigo in English", has published today the provisional lists of the admitted students, 1,020 students selected this year 2025 to participate in a three-week stay in the United Kingdom or Ireland.

In addition, an email has been sent to each of them with the news of their application and the amount to be paid in case of being admitted, which varies according to the family and economic circumstances of the student.

This year 1,113 applications were received for the municipal program of linguistic immersion of which 80 were rejected for not meeting the requirements established as the registration in the city of Vigo and English grade higher than a 7. Opening a period for filing claims or amendment of errors from 2 to June 13.

A waiting list has also been established with 13 substitutes in case of resignations or non-acceptance of the place in the stipulated time.

The definitive lists will be published after the resolution of these allegations. It is very important for those interested to be attentive because just after the publication of the definitive lists there is a period of acceptance of the place of only 5 days. In case of not confirming it, the place will be lost.

The program includes attendance to classes in local schools after the first week, which will include a quick language adaptation course, accommodation with native families, cultural activities and excursions, as well as 24-hour telephone assistance for participants and their families.

The City Council of Vigo allocates an investment of 3.3 million euros this year 2025, estimating the cost of the place in more than 3000 euros.

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Under the slogan "The future of museums in communities in constant change" the museums of Vigo offer free activities for all ages.

Guided tours: Tours of the art, decorative arts and archeology collections.

Marco Museum
For the youngest children accompanied by adults LUMES' na Escola. Scientific narration in family. “Astros, satellites and classical mythology”, with Estíbaliz Espinosa del Río. Organized by Asociación Cultural no Meio e Meio. From 12.00 to 13.30 hours. Previous registration at info@lumes.gal

Museum of the Sea of Galicia

Open days: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18, from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00.

Book giveaway: Gift of a book in Galician to families with children, while stocks last.

Salinae Archaeological Center

Workshop “Pisando arte. Mosaics": Sunday 18 at 11:30 a.m., for children from 8 to 12 years old.

Ethnographic Museum Liste

Continuous programming: Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 to 14:00 h, with activities for all audiences.

Laxeiro Foundation

Exhibitions and activities: Participation in the celebrations with cultural proposals.

Vigo will be full of activities to celebrate the Día das Letras Galegas 2025, dedicated to popular oral poetry and cantareiras.

Program

Lavadores Festival: Performances by the Choir “Lembranzas Galegas de Lavadores” and the “Pandeireteiros Traspés”. Friday 16 and Saturday 17 in the Association of Lavadores.

Poetic-musical show “Cantigaeverso”: Saturday 17 at 12:00 hours in the Porta do Sol.

Tribute to the Celtic harp by the Orquestra Folclórica de Galicia SonDeSeu: Saturday 17 at 20:30 h in the Afundación Theater.

Concentration of pandereteiras: Saturday 17 at 18:00 h in the Torreiro de Coia. The aim is to set a record of participation; it is only necessary to bring a pandeireta and the desire to enjoy.

On Friday 16 there will be a foliada in the Plaza Industria at 18:00 hours in charge of the association As da Industria.

X Edition of the  Letter Galegas day in Bouzas: Saturday 17 at 12:30 pm in the Alameda de Bouzas, with performances by local groups.

Festival in Matamá: Saturday 17 at 19:00 h with cantareiras.

Marco Museum: Public recording of the podcast Efervesciencia about science and technology. From 12.00 to 13.45, directed by Manuel Vicente and organized by Asociación Cultural no Meio e Meio, prior registration at info@lumes.gal.

Bibliographic exhibition “Galician traditional music”: From 5 to 31 May.

Festival Miúdo Fest: Saturday 17 from 17:00 hours and Sunday 18 at 18:00 hours in the Rebullón Hall.

Cardinal Robert Prevost will be the new Pope called Leo XIX. 70 year old canonical licentiate. He was elected Pope today 8/05/25 in the fourth election of the conclave of cardinals. He is a great follower of the doctrines of the former Pope Franciscus, an Augustinian and missionary from Chicago.

With great solemnity and emotion he made his first speech as Pope before the faithful of the whole world. Emphasizing the word Peace in his speech as he advocates above all to advocate and to be his great goal. His speech in perfect Italian and Spanish has been broadcasted by most of the televisions around the world.

President Trump has congratulated in his networks the new Pope, first American as well as other world leaders.

Today, Easter Monday, April 21, Pope Francis left us at the age of 88, due to a cerebral stroke that caused an irreversible heart failure at 7:35 a.m.

A Jesuit of Argentinean origin, he was the first non-European Pope in 10 centuries, elected on the fifth ballot of the second day of the conclave and coexisted in life with the Pope who preceded him and who had resigned: Benedict XVI, who died in 2022.

Pope Francis will be remembered for his conciliatory character, his more than 60 trips to spread the word of God and his rejection of Vatican luxuries.

So there will be big changes with respect to the burial of its predecessors.

The Pope himself, whose secular name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, left written in his will the instructions for his final resting place; such as that his tombstone should only bear the name Franciscus, which he chose for his papacy in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. That he was to be buried in the ground of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome because of his devotion to the Virgin Mary and to whose Basilica he went to pray before and after each international trip. Between the Pauline Chapel (Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani) and the Sforza Chapel. He was buried in a single wooden coffin with a zinc interior. No catafalque or papal crosier, and his coffin will remain open and can be visited by the faithful who wish to say goodbye until Friday. This Saturday 26th the funeral will be held at 10:00 am.

Pope Francis' apartment in the Santa Marta residence where he lived, instead of the Apostolic Palace, has been sealed. Francis Pope was a lover of poetry, tango, mate and follower of the San Lorenzo club.

All offices cease except that of Cardinal Camerlengo, Kevin Farrell, who carried out the certification of his death and began the vacant see, taking command of the Vatican and destroying the ring of Pescador. Giving place to the funeral.

Remaining ahead a conclave in whichh 130 cardinals under 80 years will elect his successor in two weeks, wich will be the number 267 in the Papal order.The first edition of the multidisciplinary fair Varco will be held in Vigo, dates, schedule and information.

Hoy lunes de Pascua nos ha dejado el Papa Francisco a sus 88 años, el también llamado Papa sencillo, tras una larga enfermedad respiratoria. Y un posible ictus.