or if you have an account please login teiss® is a registered trademark of Lyonsdown Ltd Olympiacos SFP and CN Sant Andreu all maintained their perfect records in the Champions League Women A late FTC goal four seconds from time in Budapest sent their match against Mataro to a shootout which the Spaniards won to seal their ticket to the Quarter Finals and hand Fradi their first defeat The last Quarter Final berth will only be decided on day six and it’s still a three-horse race in Group C after Alimos NAC Betsson beat SIS Roma in a thriller that was also decided by penalties Dunaujvaros WPC (HUN) 9-12 Vouliagmeni NC (GRE) CN Terrassa (ESP) 4-13 Astralpool CN Sabadell (ESP) Vouliagmeni made sure they remain in the contest for the top spot by beating Dunaujvaros away even though the Greeks’ chances of overtaking Sabadell in the last round of group games are slim didn’t hold anything back and despite Vouliagmeni jumping to an early 0-3 lead the hosts rallied back in the second and went 5-4 up by half-time it was the Greeks’ turn to stage a 0-3 rush though a late action goal offered the Magyars some hope before the final quarter Dorina Dobi added another goal from action for 8-9 Vouligameni’s response was swift and fast – a double from Lola Moolhuijzen in a span of 28 seconds Dunaujvaros missed a crucial woman-up to stay close and Despoina Kalogeropoulou’s fine shot closed down the contest with 2:34 to go although the hosts did manage a last-gasp consolation strike Sabadell cleared their penultimate hurdle with ease The title-holders visited fellow Spanish side Terrassa and kept the game under firm control limiting their rivals to a single goal in each period while expanding the gap quarter-by-quarter They led 2-6 at half-time and didn’t ease up in the the second half either The result keeps Sabadell top of the group and they’re firm favourites to finish there as they entertain Vouliagmeni at home in the last round FTC-Telekom Waterpolo (HUN) 10-10 (3-4P) Assolim CN Mataro (ESP) Polar Bears (NED) 14-11 Antenore Plebiscito Padova (ITA) produced a brilliant and entertaining match where the first period saw four goals apiece an unusually high number of exclusions/penalties (12) fuelled their surge in the first half though the Fradi defence withstood the pressure and trailed 5-6 at half-time The Spaniards did well in the following period but they denied the hosts in all but one while netting a penalty and an extra to lead 6-8 before the last eight minutes they seemed to have the game in hand at 7-10 and the top spot was within their grasp as they had lost by two at home in the second round returning after an absence of several months due to injury then netted a six on five and after Fradi killed a woman-down four seconds from time to level the scores at 10-10 This 3-0 rush put FTC back on top – the shootout win would have already secured the first place for them after a couple of shots and misses at both ends finally Eleftheria Plevritou hit the post in the sixth round while Martina Claveria scored again to hand Fradi their first loss this season in the Champions League and they need a point in their last match against Polar Bears at home on day six to remain on top The result also secured Mataro’s Quarter Final berth – but it turned out they could have afforded losing in regular time as Polar Bears brought down Padova which ruined the Italians’ slim chances to go through it was a balanced affair until the middle of the third period when it stood 8-8 Then the Dutch staged a 3-0 rush while their goalie Laura Steenbeek came up with a penalty stop and this proved to be decisive An early goal in the fourth gave Polar Bears a 12-8 lead and Padova started to lack composure by losing one player after the other five players finished the match earlier than expected and the home side never let the Italians back to the game GZC Donk (NED) 13-17 Olympiacos SFP (GRE) Alimos NAC Betsson (GRE) 11-11 (4-3P) SIS Roma (ITA) Five action goals and a perfectly played extra from Olympiacos set the tone in the Netherlands as the hosts Donk fought hard but couldn’t match the Greeks’ speed and precision They trailed 3-6 after eight minutes and sank further in the second quarter as Olympiacos added four more from action and a penalty to build a massive 5-11 lead by half-time as last season’s runners-up went on converting their extras but it was affordable as they still netted 17 goals to maintain their perfect record Their win was good news for fellow Greek side Alimos as the winners of that clash were to gain a lot before the last round where second place in the group will be decided It was a thriller right from the beginning the Italians stormed to a 2-6 lead with four consecutive goals – then came the home side with a 4-0 run the following minutes were rather disastrous for them They were unable to score in the following seven minutes while Roma converted three penalties and the hosts lost three players with three fouls and another one with a red card they could finally force a penalty too and bury it but it didn’t look good for them before the last period though the five minutes went without a goal Then Natasa Rybanska netted a six on five for 9-10 but Chiara Ranalli hit her seventh of the game to reset the two-goal gap as Efstathia Kovatsevits replied from action with 1:20 on the clock and in their last possession Alimos earned a woman-up and Afroditi Bitsakou made it with 0:20 on the clock who scored the last goal which secured two points for Alimos – and the chance to make the Quarter Finals while Roma is in a rough position as they play against Olympiacos at home on the last day Orizzonte Catania (ITA) 15-4 BVSC-Manna ABC (HUN) CN Sant Andreu (ESP) 14-11 UVSE-Helia D (HUN) Orizzonte made few mistakes at home against bottom-ranked BVSC the only side besides Polar Bears which were yet to bag a point in the Group Stage The Hungarians remained close at half-time but the hosts had already took control and led 5-3 The second half was a rather lopsided affair as Orizzonte dominated this part with a 10-1 blow-out though they would need a miracle in their last home match a seven-goal blast against Sant Andreu to grab the first place The Spanish side had a tougher Hungarian rival this evening The hosts rushed to a 3-0 lead and went on bossing the first half Ariadna Ruiz netted a nice one from action and Nona Perez was fast to bury a late six on five with 0:07 on the clock to make it 7-3 at half-time bronze medallists last season perhaps sat too comfortable in the driving seat as they couldn’t react for a while to the surge of the Magyars who forced two penalties in 37 seconds to halve the gap Ariadna Ruiz came up with another big blast and scored three more in a row to level up at 8-8 and even had an extra to take the lead but missed that as she hit one from distance and Ariadna Ruiz netted a woman-up two seconds from time to bring some calm to the last break as Sant Andreu led again 10-8 Elena Ruiz netted her third of the night at the start of the fourth then UVSE managed to respond twice to reduce the gap at two but once Ariadna Ruiz scored her fifth of the game from an extra UVSE missed their following two extras and when they scored again for 13-11 and Perez’s action goal decided the outcome 43 seconds from time and the Spanish remain well set to finish top Watch the women’s Champions League water polo action live on www.euroaquaticstv.com and stay up-to-date with the full fixtures, live results/tables and real-time updates through the European Aquatics App. Download it here: Google Play Tel: +41 22 552 99 99Fax: +41 22 552 99 89 eaoffice@europeanaquatics.org Powered by MicroPlus Data Processing & Timing From the postal code '304' to the Berlin Olympic Stadium One of the Euro 2024 stars was footballer Lamine Yamal Doing the 3-0-4 symbol with his hands while celebrating some feats or even carrying the Mataró flag (blue with a red cross) during the victory celebration these were just some of the different symbols Yamal showed from his roots And while Yamal celebrated the victory in Berlin, over 5,000 Mataró residents enjoyed Spain beating England 2-1 and winning the fourth Euro championship in the Parc Central, where a large screen was installed to watch the game. During the night, a large Yamal poster served as a photocall, and family members made a video call with attendees ahead of the game. Many residents of the Rocafonda neighborhood have praised "the honor" of being neighbors with Yamal. "This game is the most special one as it impacts us directly," Fernando, a young Mataró resident, told the Catalan News Agency (ACN) on Sunday night. He went to watch the game with two friends. An all-female group highlighted that it was "a huge honor" that a player such as Yamal "has succeeded this much," and it is "the honor of a country," Aynara said. Lamine Yamal just turned 17 years old on Saturday, the day before the final. "Lamin is very good," Martín, a young fan, said. "For me, it is an honor to be able to see someone I had so close take this center role at the Euro 2024," Azhar told ACN while wearing a Spain's football team t-shirt with the number 19 printed, Yamal's number. In fact, Azhar had already met the footballer as he was a colleague on his brother's football team. "Years ago, you could already see that the way he was playing football was something other children could not do," he said. The Mataró mayor, David Bote, celebrated the around 5,000 people gathered in the park to watch the game, "it is a way to accompany Lamine and his love for the Rocafonda neighborhood," he told ACN. "Rocafonda is a complex neighborhood, but on Sunday, it also proved that the residents there have talent, and a lot of people want to push forward and keep growing," Bote said. Get the day's biggest stories right to your phone Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker MACH transforms one of the old dwellings in Mataró to give light to A29 Unstable is transformed into a luminous room thanks to the elimination of partitions and furniture that accompanies the elongated morphology of the building After eliminating the wall that divided the day rooms and treating the façades replacing the small windows with large windows and adding a new skylight in the room all of this harmonised with light-coloured furniture manages to make the interior a much brighter space than the previous one The MACH project is distributed by placing the services and storage in a central core what were previously individual divisions now work together to compose a continuous flow of space The central piece of concrete is the protagonist of the studio supported by the red shoring that now fulfils the function of the previous load-bearing wall it manages to enhance the continuity of the dwelling while at the same time offering itself as a meeting point The exterior courtyards are clad in glazed ceramic in reddish tones to match the joinery Description of project by MACH Between the hill of Cerdanyola and the Verador beach the city of Mataró is organised around the old streams and torrents residential buildings from the beginning of the 20th century characterised by their level of self-construction and continuous transformations coexist with an industrial fabric from the beginning of the century The A29 studio is the result of a new transformation of a flat located in a typical building of the area between dividing walls and with elongated proportions the result of several extensions and renovations with small rooms and little natural light and ventilation The proposal consists of seeking a strategy that organises and enhances the spaces in order to obtain as much light as possible It is proposed to concentrate a core of services and storage in the centre of the floor plan One of the main interventions consists of demolishing the wall of the old façade which divided the living room from the kitchen and dining room as well as the extension of the old gallery in order to defragment the space and achieve an open and luminous space as the only piece of furniture that forms part of the building and that takes centre stage in the space and generates a meeting place the studio situated at the back of the plot and with external access is connected and visually linked to the flat through a new skylight and a patio clad in glazed ceramic MACH WINDMILL Engineering.- Josep Ramón Sole.DUO Barcelona Builders.- Lluis Bosch y Sergio Ramos Steel structure.- Duo Barcelona.Ceramic tiles.- Nais.Windows.- Cortizo.Kitchen marble.- Marbres Ortiz Del Rio Bani The studio is committed to an architecture that pays attention to detail and is well conceived with a careful yet optimistic project methodology The practice puts the relationship between space and program in the foreground The studio's work covers different sectors and scales Archive Art The referee blew the final whistle and the 5,000 people in Mataro’s Parc Central went wild. Everyone hugged each other and a child wearing Lamine Yamal’s shirt started to cry clinging to the fence separating the spectators from the sound technicians could be heard: “I’m taking the microphone just to say that a 17-year-old boy from our city has just won the Euro!” a few metres away from the Mataro Park shopping centre where a 14-year-old Yamal watched the last Euro final He was still unknown to the general public back then and it could not have been imagined that he would be a key player in the next edition of the tournament let alone play a starring role and get four assists The postcode of the Rocafonda neighbourhood (08304) is known worldwide thanks to its prodigal son The city council decided to put up a giant screen for residents to watch Spain in the final of the European Championship against England in one of the city’s most central parks the city had been full of posters announcing they were going to provide an open-air place to watch the match The square was filling up as kick-off approached Yamal T-shirts were everywhere and there was a queue for a photocall with a picture of the 17-year-old One of the T-shirts catches the eye. It had Yamal’s name on the back, of course, but it wasn’t a Spain shirt, it was Barcelona’s “Lamine gave it to me,” Moussa Hamsa Dahbi said proudly “I am a friend of the family and this is indescribable.” The story behind the viral photos of Lionel Messi and a baby Lamine Yamal the first chant began among about 50 people sung to the tune of the Gipsy Kings’ Djobi every day I love you more” (‘every day I love you more’) “You see,” Hamsa Dahbi said to me with a smile In the crowd, there are Spain T-shirts of all kinds. Those of players from days gone by, such as David Villa, with cracked lettering from the passage of time, contrasting with the pristine new white of those wearing Yamal’s number. It represented the generational change from one triumphant Spain to another Some are wearing the kits of Morocco (the country from which Yamal’s father hails) still saying they would have liked Yamal to defend their country’s colours but they want Spain to win the final anyway and celebrate goals as if they were their own with the crowd watching on the giant screen in Mataro still returning from the bar with a sandwich and a beer in hand The euphoria was reaching a peak. Nico Williams had scored after a great intervention by Yamal and while the TV broadcast kept praising the Barca player the assistants hugged each other and kept repeating his name After the disappointment of England’s goal, the party started with Mikel Oyarzabal’s winner and Dani Olmo’s header off the line the feeling was already there: Spain were going to be champions everyone hugged each other and an incredibly large Spanish flag flew in the sky Territories 304, Lamine Yamal territories. This is how their hometown celebrated Yamal’s first Euro.@TheAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/XRks84G2Mm — Laia Cervelló Herrero (@Laia_Cervello) July 14, 2024 “This is historic,” said a boy Yamal’s age to his girlfriend A young boy was crying inconsolably alone on the floor of the square He wiped his tears with his Spain T-shirt until his mother came to him and shook his hair in a loving gesture A large group of friends were hugging and jumping accompanied by the noise of firecrackers being thrown all around the city the roar of which echoed depending on the distance at which they had been thrown “Viva Rocafonda,” shouted some of those present while on the screen Yamal was interviewed wearing the flag of Mataro around his waist I just want to go and celebrate with my family,” said Yamal as he was cheered thousands of kilometres away by his neighbours A group of people at the back of the square started to make the 304 symbol Two friends in their thirties hugged each other both wearing Yamal’s shirt — one in the Barcelona jersey the friend of Yamal’s family I had passed earlier but we didn’t expect him to go so fast,” he says He explains he has tried to call Yamal’s father but at that moment it is impossible to get them on the phone while the big screen shows Yamal’s father on the Berlin pitch hugging his son and taking pictures with some of the players Hamsa Dahbi says he is looking forward to seeing him in person and hugging him — that for him “It is a source of pride for Mataro and the boys that Yamal is from this city.” The square is emptying as people head home or to the beach to celebrate The road fills up with cars flying the Spanish flag as they whistle to celebrate their country’s fourth European Championship victory Before joining The Athletic as a football writer, Laia Cervelló worked at Diario Sport reporting on FC Barcelona for four years. She has also worked for another four years for BeIN SPORTS Spain and GOLTV. She began her career as a journalist at 'betevé', the public television station in Barcelona, where she spent almost nine years. Follow Laia on Twitter @Laia_Cervello Lamine Yamal’s Father Stabbed in BarcelonaLamine Yamal's father was stabbed last night in a parking lot in Mataró Local sources say the incident happened after a fight broke out in the area Nasraoui was rushed to Can Ruti Hospital in Badalona including the Mataró Municipal Police and the Mossos d'Esquadra investigation unit are gathering witness statements to piece together what happened who has always been close to his son and supported him throughout his football career causing major concern among the young FC Barcelona player’s circle Nasraoui is expected to make a good recovery in the coming days the investigation is ongoing to uncover the reasons behind this violent incident and to see if it’s connected to any previous conflicts involving Yamal’s father especially after his standout performance in the last Euro while sports fans everywhere are hoping for positive news on Nasraoui’s recovery You have reached ESPN's UK edition. Stay on current site or go to US version The father of 17-year-old Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal has been hospitalised after being stabbed in a parking lot near Barcelona local time on Wednesday after Yamal's father which is 30 kilometers (19 miles) outside Barcelona Nasraoui was transferred to the Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital in Badalona, Can Ruti, with various injuries which were not thought to be life-threatening. He posted on Instagram on Thursday to say he is feeling better and expressed gratitude for the messages of support Three people were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the stabbing and remain in police custody Police have not ruled out making further arrests Nasraoui remained hospitalised but said Thursday on social media that he was "feeling better." He thanked everyone for their support Yamal participated in Barça training on Thursday ahead of their opening LaLiga fixture against Valencia on Saturday Nasraoui recently celebrated his son winning Euro 2024 with Spain Yamal was a regular starter for Spain in the tournament in Germany and scored a crucial strike against France to help his country reach the final, where they defeated England He set up Nico Williams' opening goal in the 2-1 win over England and also won the tournament's best young player award just a day after he turned 17 Information from The Associated Press and ESPN's Sam Marsden and Moises Llorens contributed to this report a recognized leader of state and federal grant administration and consulting services recently announced the appointment of Steve Mataro as its senior vice president of community relations Mataro will develop relationships with local governments and their constituents offering the firm’s encompassing services to foster resilient communities “I am honored to now be part of the GrantWorks’ culture of urgency and commitment to the communities and families it serves as our values are authentically aligned.” - 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The most famous producer of the grape here is Bonny Doon, from the San Francisco Bay region in California Known for its playful labels and equally playful wines it has a unique expression of Mourvèdre and blends featuring the variety; all are great with grilled rump steak with peppercorns Lastly, my own home country, Australia. Over the last decade we have seen a surge in varietal examples. Championing the bigger, bolder styles, Travis Earth and Torbreck offer Barossa must-trys while Syrahmi from Heathcote makes a lighter style Australia 2022 is a collaboration between myself and childhood friend/winemaker Nadja Wallington of ChaLou Wines (@thesommandthewinemaker) using whole berry and whole bunch fermentation to make an aromatic medium-bodied style with flavours of mulberry It really is the ultimate pizza wine – pepperoni topping preferred The red Domaine du Gros’Noré, Bandol, Provence, France 2018 (gros-nore.com) is a great example of the backbone that Mourvèdre provides Vouliagmeni, Team USA center Matt Farmer, and defender Dylan Woodhead defeated Ethnikos 21-6 in the Greek Championship Quarterfinals to advance into the Semifinals Vouliagmeni gained a 5-0 lead in the first five minutes and ended the first half up 12-3 Vouliagmeni didn't slow down in the second half on its way to a fifteen goal edge A post shared by Vouliagmeni Nautical Club (@vouliagmeninauticalclub) Barcelona has secured third place and a spot in the playoffs with a couple days remaining in the regular season Mataro is in fifth place but can clinch the fourth and final playoff spot if Terrassa loses its last game and Mataro wins its remaining two games due to its better score in head-to-head games against Terrassa (11-12 and 12-9) A post shared by Johnny Hooper (@johnnyhooper) A post shared by Max Irving (@maxwellbruceirving) A post shared by TeLiMar Pallanuoto (@telimarpanuoto) Team USA utility man Kacper Langiewicz scored twice for Kaposvary in a loss to BVSC A post shared by Kaposva´ri Vi´zilabda Klub (@kaposvar.waterpolo) FTC Telekom Budapest at 2:00pm et/11:00am pt Vouliagmeni at Dinamo Tbilisi at 11:00am et/8:00am pt Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Home / Eats & Drinks WA is home to some of the best wines in the world with the Margaret River region in Australia’s South West a popular destination for wine touring that’s usually Chardonnay for whites and Cabernet Sauvignon for reds. On The Vine is a new series where we’re shining a spotlight on some of the other fabulous wines that we’re growing here in the state we’re going to talk about a wine from one of the best-known wineries around — Cherubino. Cherubino is a name that rarely needs an introduction You’ve likely tasted Cherubino’s wine at some point either while visiting the winery and cellar door in Margaret River or at Cherubino City Cellar — the tres chic wine bar in Subiaco Regardless of where you’ve tasted their wine one thing you’ll always hear is how good it is. The Cherubino wine range is quite extensive catering to a wide range of palettes and tastes One of our favourite ranges under the Cherubino brand is Laissez Faire they adopt a minimum intervention approach to winemaking and the end result speaks for itself. In this ‘On The Vine,’ we’re taking a look at the 2021 Laissez Faire ‘IV’: Counoise The first thing you’re likely thinking is “I’ve never heard of that type of wine before.” In WA we’re so spoilt with the best cabernet sauvignon in the world that we often don’t try many other reds it means we’re missing out on a heap of other wines that are likely going to become your new favourites Grenache is a vegan wine grown in the Great Southern region of WA — one of the country’s best wine regions — and is described as a rich yet elegant wine It has also won a heap of awards and accolades over the last couple of years Everyone loves a fun fact that they can bring up at the dinner table or while sitting back watching the sunset while enjoying a glass of wine The main grape that makes up this wine (44%) is one that is relatively unknown here in WA — the Counoise grape — and is from the Rhône Valley in France It’s rarely used as a single varietal so you’ll almost always see it in a blend How you prepare a wine to drink can be quite important when it comes to bringing out its full and best flavour You’ll want to serve this one at room temperature and if you have a decanter it’ll benefit from being poured into one before serving Plus it makes you look fancy and sophisticated Simply open the bottle a couple of hours before you want to drink it (if possible) and leave it to breathe. Believe it or not, the glassware you use when drinking wine can also make a difference in what it tastes like. For this wine, you want something quite bulbous with a narrower opening to maximise the aromas. Our favourites are the Plumm wine glasses — this is the glass in that range that you’ll want to go with Have you ever noticed how wine can taste better with certain foods Pairing the right food with the right wine can make a world of difference to the flavour and your enjoyment of both This particular wine goes really well with rich flavours Given we’re in the middle of a beautiful Perth spring I’m going to suggest opening a bottle next time you’re preparing a platter of cheese and cured meats You can’t go wrong with either option The best place to get Laissez Faire ‘IV’ is directly from Cherubino enjoy a glass of wine and some share plates and go home with a few bottles of this wine to enjoy at home You can also purchase it online from their online store or use it as an excuse to head away for a weekend away in Margaret River dropping by their Cellar Door and making an experience of it Your Guide to the Best of Perth and WA — From the best events and dining spots to travel tips and lifestyle news we’re your trusted source for discovering the very best our city and state have to offer While most of the US cycling industry was down at the Sea Otter Classic Fixed Gear Crit season started with a bang with the Mission Crit in San Francisco Making its fixie crit debut was Aventon’s new Mataro the latest and greatest fixie in their line-up which proved its worth right off the bat topping the podium under Aventon sponsored athlete What makes the new Mataro so exciting for me isn’t that it’s already grabbing medals Aventon invited us out to experience this sleeper hit for ourselves at the VELO Sports Center in Carson California – the new Mataro definitely did not disappoint It’s loaded with features that make it a pleasure to assemble and ride you can have a complete bike that’s actually race ready with a completely reasonable entry-level build Aventon was created in reaction to the mass-produced low price and low quality steel and aluminum bike brands that erupted with the fixie boom of the mid-aughts Aventon founder JW was in college in the U.S bearing witness to this explosion in colorful having a family background in manufacturing saw an opportunity to create a higher quality product within the similar price-point space Whereas other brands playing on that field rely on a supply chain with built in layers of margin through setting up and running their own manufacturing facilities and a blended dealer network/consumer direct model is able to keep layers of margin out of their product As you will see with the new Mataro particularly It feels and looks like a more expensive bike because it would be more expensive if it came through more traditional channels it is clear that the new Mataro frameset is a cut above its predecessor Rather than the straight steerer carbon fork and integrated headtube of the first generation model interfacing with a nicely tapered headtube The whole front end of the bike looks very deliberate and pulled together – far more graceful and modern than the prior version the level of finish in the frame itself was much higher than expected for a bike of this price point The smooth welded joints go together beautifully The stays are finished and tucked-in at the dropouts Aventon developed a custom seat tube and aero seatpost system for new Mataro that doesn’t just work well and make the bike look fast but it allowed Aventon to pull the rear-center in five millimeters to a tight 380mm with clearance for 28mm tires The wheelbase is about 10mm shorter on the new 55cm size at 965mm with shorter stack across the board for riders who want to get low and pro Aventon has also taken the new model opportunity to tweak their sizing Tall riders can rejoice as a 61cm size frame has been introduced the effective top tube and reach on the smallest size (49cm) frame have been extended effectively cutting out smaller riders on the bell curve there are fewer cockpit options to help mitigate fit issues I was lulled into a false sense of security with the color scheme When compared with the flashy and famous colorways popular at Red Hook Crit and other high level fixie crit races matte navy blue (with what appears to be a light pearl) seems conservative At this time this Midnight Blue colorway is the only color offering available if previous Aventon models are any indication I received the bike fully assembled for the test so I missed the experience of pulling the bike out of the box and building it myself Because Aventon works on a blended dealer and consumer direct selling model they have invested in the consumer experience with this product starting with pulling it out of the box Customers need only install the seatpost (saddle pre-installed) claimed it took her a total of 20 minutes to put her bike together earlier that day.) stock with the exception of my personal pedals and the front brake and lever had been removed to make it track legal The bike comes stock with a 48-15 fixed drivetrain (rather than coming standard with a lower gearing of a street fixie) signalling that this bike is a fixed race machine first and foremost there are plenty of features in the spec that allow this bike to fare well on the street A 16-tooth freewheel comes pre-installed on the flip-flop rear hub front and rear hubs have sealed bearings and are laced to robust 30mm Deep V Push rims and the bike comes with a front brake and lever installed so it easily plugs and plays into street riding scenarios The test was done at the VELO Sports Center a 250m indoor velodrome (the first permanent indoor track in the US) with a maximum banking of 45 degrees and a surface of Siberian Pine The surface has a reputation for being slippery Aventon supplied a sponsored sparring partner the fabulous and very fast Kym “Nonstop” Perfetto (alley cat/fixie crit/velodrome track athlete movie/reality tv star) along with the bike and venue and pacelines over the course of a few hours The proprietary Aventon seatpost developed for the Mataro features an angularly indexing head to lock the saddle angle The back of the post has reference lines to help quickly set saddle height when building the bike from a travel case The Push branded short and shallow bars drop bars were comfortable and completely appropriate for racing Handled quickly but not unexpectedly – I could pick any line I wanted to on the banks it felt like a much more expensive bicycle There were two things that challenged me about the actual ride of the bike the robust wheelset that would be fine getting around on the street feels sluggish in accelerating on the track (if my scales are to be believed the wheelset with the freewheel installed are upwards of 3.4kg stock) Carson is a notoriously slippery track – and the Kenda Kriterium 25mm tires felt a little cheesy on the wooden surface It makes sense – the Kriteriums are a fine street tire with built in puncture and wear resistance At a time when track and fixie crits are experiencing a surge in popularity you can have a complete bike – one that you can race or ride on the street basically out of the box but that has a nice enough frameset and cockpit platform that it can be piecemeal upgraded to grow with newer athletes as they gear up While it’s an easy investment for athletes looking to invest in a first race bike it’s a respectable performance option for more established athletes as well it’d be a top notch track or fixie crit machine as it is already demonstrating on the course I’ve already recommended it as my current favorite first new track bike to new riders coming through my velodrome Aventon.com Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed I had to do a double take with the manufacturer’s name as it is so close to the New Zealand brand Avanti I was just there with my roadie getting my fit fine tuned by Jim Manton at ERO Sports (highly recommended Will be taking the intro Velo course to get some track time as it looks amazingly fun Did JW’s family biz have to tool up for bike manufacturing from scratch or did they have prior experience in that or do they also make many of the components It’s pretty impressive as most new companies selling in this price range will just private label another frame Not a bad way to go if you pick a good vendor but to tool up for bikes from scratch and nail it so quickly like these guys seem to have done is seriously impressive “non stop” talking about nothing,”sup whaaat….” and nothing to say and saying lots of it seems like bmc trackmachine would be lighter even though its alloy but don’t want to deal with solvents Simpyfast claims their Lube Cube is the easiest way Peak Performance expands on their MTB specific clothing with new pants Apparently that’s an option when you’re designing products for the GOAT We spotted Cofidis racing an all-new prototype wireless 13-speed Campagnolo Super Record 13 WRL SC road groupset Canyon Bicycles is now selling select models directly through Amazon.com Want wireless shifting but don’t want to have to buy a whole new drivetrain Be protected from the sun with the new UV Hooded Trail Shirt… OrNot The new Van Nicholas Astraeus is a beautiful titanium road bike that’s limited to just 50 frames celebrated his goal against France by pointing to the number 304 with his hands While the Frenchman Rabiot was wondering what had happened to prevent him from saving such a masterpiece the youngster from Mataró was already hugging his teammates on the touchline A look at the camera and a gesture with the fingers of the hands: 3 is directly related to the province of Barcelona with Mataró and the Rocafonda neighborhood The player himself has explained it on occasion: the enigmatic 304 that represents his hands after each celebration is the zip code of this neighborhood of Mataró: 08304 A detail about his origins that is also reflected in his boots with a “LY304” accompanied by the flags of the countries of origin of his parents Team USA attacker Maggie Steffens and Sabadell won the Women's Champions League title with a 9-8 victory over Mataro The championship is Sabadell's sixth Champions League crown in nine appearances in the Final over the last thirteen years A post shared by Maggie Steffens (@maggie.steffens) Sabadell sent a beautiful lob to the back post Sabadell was in complete control after another quick attack sinking Mataro to a four-goal deficit once again Courtesy of some brilliant work on the left-wing Mataro was back within a single score (8-7) Sabadell dampened the mood for Mataro with a near-post shot before Mataro tucked the ball into the net to bring the duel back to a one-goal game Sensing the game was not as comfortable as it should have been Sabadell slowed the pace down and made two crucial saves in the last minute of the game to guarantee the win A post shared by Club Natacio´ Sabadell (@cnsabadell) Sabadell managed to level the score just before halftime Vouliagmeni, Team USA center Matt Farmer, and defender Dylan Woodhead lost to Olympiacos to end the Greek regular season A minute and a half before the first break Olympiacos netted two goals in the last 91 seconds of the first quarter and added two by the middle of the second to jump ahead Vouliagmeni broke that series with an action goal the hosts went up 10-3 and there was no way back for Vouliagmeni Vouliagmeni finishes the season in second place and will have a bye in the playoffs until the quarterfinals Team USA goalkeeper Drew Holland and Peristeri beat Panathinaikos Peristeri caught up with PAOK in points and has a better score in head-to-head encounters A post shared by ΓΣ Περιστερ?ου (@peristerisc) Team USA center Ben Hallock and Pro Recco defeated Team USA attackers Tyler Abramson, Ben Stevenson Hallock scored one for Pro Recco while Stevenson netted two and Abramson added one for Posillipo A post shared by Pro Recco Waterpolo 1913 (@prorecco) Team USA attackers Max Irving and Johnny Hooper picked up a key win for fourth-place Telimar over fifth-place Trieste The win extends Telimar's lead to seven points over Trieste in a league where the top four teams will play for first place The close game continued in the third quarter and the score was tied 7-7 before the fourth period Trieste immediately halved the deficit and had the last attack for the chance to earn a point The hosts had a 6-on-5 but failed to convert it and Telimar kept all three points Irving scored twice and Hooper once for Telimar in victory A post shared by TeLiMar Pallanuoto (@telimarpanuoto) Telimar had a strong start in the first period the hosts continued to dominate and increased their lead to 10-3 by the end of the first half leaving the score at 13-6 in favor of Telimar securing a final score of 17-8 in their favor Irving scored four times while Hooper scored three in the contest A post shared by TeLiMar Pallanuoto (@telimarpanuoto) A post shared by C.N.Posillipo Waterpolo Team (@officialposillipo) Team USA attacker Hannes Daube and Marseille defeated Tourcoing to finish the regular season with a perfect 16-0 record Everything was open until the final quarter Marseille went to the first break with a 4-3 lead Tourcoing scored three goals in the first three minutes of the second to earn a 6-4 lead Marseille netted four goals in a row and turned around a two goal deficit into a two goal lead Marseille earned a solid 13-10 advantage midway through the fourth quarter Tourcoing scored an action goal in the 30th minute but Marseille scored the last two goals of the game Daube netted three on the day for Marseille Team USA attacker Alex Bowen and Noisy-le-Sec had a bye in this round but still cemented second place in the league behind Marseille Team USA attacker Thomas Dunstan and Aix-en-Provence lost to Sete Sete dictated the pace in the second and third quarters Sete held a 12-7 lead and many believed the contest was over Aix scored four goals in a row and reduced the gap to one (11-12) in the 27th minute but Aix erased the deficit quickly and equalized with 3:03 remaining Sete netted three in the last three minutes and recorded a 16-13 win Dunstan scored one for Aix-en-Provence in the loss A post shared by PAYS D'AIX NATATION - WATERPOLO ?? (@pan_waterpolo) Sete welcomed Noisy-le-Sec and didn't surprise the Parisians The Parisians went on a 7-0 run and jumped ahead 9-2 Noisy increased the margin to twelve by the end Bowen notched two goals in the game for Noisy-le-Sec A post shared by Alex Bowen (@abrickbowen) Team USA attackers Marko Vavic and Luca Cupido beat Terrassa Barcelona dictated the pace from the beginning of the derby the home side stretched the margin to five (8-3) Barcelona added two goals (one with an extra player and the other from a penalty) early in the third quarter the teams exchanged goals and Barcelona maintained a healthy margin Vavic scored twice and Cupido once for Barcelona in the win Team USA goalkeeper Jack Turner and Mataro were defeated by Barceloneta The title-holder's excellent start set the stage for the rest of the game Barceloneta knocked down Mataro with an opening 8-1 series and controlled the game on its way to a big victory A post shared by CN Mataró??????? (@cnmwaterpolomataro) OSC Budapest earned an away win over Kaposvary OSC dominated in the first two and a half quarters and led 10-3 in the middle of the third period Langiewicz notched one goal for Kaposvary on the day Marseille at Spandau 04 Berlin at 1:30pm et/10:30am pt Pro Recco at Vouliagmeni at 12pm et/9am pt A post shared by Vouliagmeni Nautical Club (@vouliagmeninauticalclub) Thanks for visiting There is a dollmaker shop in Tokyo’s Naka Okachimachi neighborhood specializing in dolls that serve as charms for the good health of young boys and girls they delight their customers with something a little bit different — in tune with the festive end-of-year mood Perhaps one of the most natural instincts in the world is to protect and pray for your children’s growth and good health So it’s not surprising that Japan has several festivities that celebrate children’s health The two main festivities of this kind are the Hina Matsuri on March 3 The traditions of the Hina Matsuri are said to go back more than 1,000 years families all over Japan take out a beautiful doll set The sets often illustrate Heian court ladies and they are said to protect the house from evil spirits along with the flying carp decorations we are so used to seeing families traditionally display an elaborate decorative mini armor helmet which works as a charm for the good health of boys in the household The Mataro family has more than 100 years of history as dollmakers It is now reaching the third generation of craftsmen and the family has its own unique take on the dolls’ expressions and a market which could potentially get smaller in the future there have been questions about how to keep the tradition alive the new generation is keeping in step with the times Mataro Ningyo unveiled 2019’s dolls of the year picking up significant events from the news that most captured Japan one can spot the VIPs who stole Japan’s heart in 2019 such as Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako These dolls were made to commemorate the start of the Reiwa Era and the ascension of the new Emperor. There are also likenesses of the infectiously cheerful Akira Yoshino the Nobel Laureate for Chemistry who collaborated on the invention of the now- ubiquitous lithium-ion battery. there is a doll set featuring the “smiling Cinderella,” Hinako Shibuno and the basketball wonderkid Ryu Hachimura one can find the much-adored Japanese national Rugby team captain Michael Leitch. there were a couple of decorations which reflected on some of the trends of 2019 including the invasion of tapioca bubble tea and the commercial buzzword “cashless payment.” The minutely-crafted dolls make for a nostalgic reflection on what 2019 has been for Japan. The dolls will be available for viewing by the general public from January 4 to March 3, 2020, at the Naka Okachimachi branch of Mataro Ningyo The address is here make sure to stop by and wonder at the figures of 2019. What is your hidden wonder in Japan? Submit your photo here (Click here to read the related story in Japanese.) You must be logged in to post a comment ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " A key member of one of Russia’s top professional water polo clubs has been given a 2 year suspension after failing a doping test in November El sorteo de ambos torneos se celebrará el 7 de mayo a las 17:00 CET en la sede provisional de World Aquatics en Budapest Seven teams have been placed in the bracket; the remaining two teams will compete for the last berth in the bracket via an opening-round game Boasting its highest-powered offense in program history the Trojans take a 27-4 overall record into the 2025 NCAA Tournament in Indianapolis The Bears will open up against fourth-seeded Hawai’i in the tournament scheduled for May 9-11 at the IU Natatorium in Indianapolis April 18th, 2021 International/National Team Water Polo, Water Polo Though Kinef Kirishi targeted the Euro League title as usual but after failing to reach that Final Four its European campaign still ended on a high note as the Russian super team won the LEN Trophy It’s the first ever for them in this competition a fine addition to their EL victories from 2017 and 2018 LEN Trophy Final: CN Mataro Goufone (ESP) v Kinef Surgutneftegas Kirishi (RUS) 8-10 Bronze medal match: Lifebrain SIS Roma (ITA) v Astralpool- Sabadell (ESP) 5-11 Two three-goal surges from Kirishi proved to be decisive in the final though Mataro fought bravely to keep the Russians under pressure but did not have a real chance to cause an upset The Spaniards stunned the Russians in the opening period as they managed to shut them out for the entire eight minutes Kirishi needed 10:26 minutes to start scoring but once they settled in the final they netted three in a span of 2:42 minutes to go 2-4 up from 2-1 this time the three goals flushed in within 100 seconds to give the Russians a 3-7 lead two goals in the last 40 seconds in the third gave them some hope and indeed they could reduce the gap to a single goal at 7-8 earned 6 on 5s in the next possessions on both occasions and put them away When Bella Markoch found the back of the net 54 seconds from time for 8-10 it was inevitably the winning touch: Kirishi could clinch its third European title in five years Credits go to Mataro as they could force a much tighter contest than Sabadell had done in the semis despite the fellow Spanish club had been considered a bigger threat to Kirishi Sabadell got some consolation in the bronze medal match “Now is hard to understand and accept that we had an incredible match We show a good water polo and in this match the defense was the key We finished this European trip by completing a good job and now we would like to focus on the job our club is doing for us and for water polo.” “The match was very exciting and we are very satisfied because this is a very prestigious tournament We are very happy to return to Russia with this trophy so we will play for the European Super Cup I would like to add that this is our first Len Trophy We wanted to play a good match to finish with a big victory against a great team in a European competition despite we would have liked to reach the final Yesterday we didn’t play a great match and Kirishi overcame us We wanted to win this bronze to finish the European competitions with good feelings but from tomorrow we have to focus on the national league.” “This match was better than the one yesterday Our players were a little bit sad and tired and though I expected to see a more powerful performance I still want to recognise the soul and the attitude they showed during every minute of the game We will come back to the European competition and our next campaign is going to be better!” http://len.microplustiming.com/LENtrophy2021/indexCL_web.php?cal=1 More from SwimSwamSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates Spain repeated as the Men’s Water Polo World Cup champions and secured a spot to compete in Singapore Emily Ausmus passes the 100-goal mark in a five-goal outing by the freshman vs Serena Browne and Jenna Flynn scored four goals apiece to help power Stanford past Cal 12-8 on Friday night in the latest edition of the Big Splash April 02nd, 2023 International/National Team Water Polo, Water Polo sweet home for Astralpool Sabadell – they hosted the Champions League Women Final Four for the fifth time and triumphed once again thanks to a hard-fought 9-8 win over fellow Spanish side Mataro The first-ever all-Spanish final was played in an electrifying atmosphere in front of packed tribunes – Sabadell now are only two victories away to catch up Orizzonte on the all-time ranks The Italians claimed the bronze medal by beating Dunaujvaros with ease Final: CN Assolim Mataro (ESP) v Astralpool Sabadell (ESP) 8-9 Bronze medal match: Dunaujvaros VC (HUN) v Ekipe Orizzonte (ITA) 8-12 It was Sabadell’s turn and the host side beat fellow Spanish club Mataro in perhaps the most important match of the season to win the Champions League title for the 6th time in 12 years but Sabadell bettered them for the Spanish Cup and now For a while it looked like that Sabadell would win the game with exceptional ease – with three action goals from the perimeter in a span of 94 seconds they jumped to a 2-5 lead by halftime and led by four goals twice in the third missed all their seven woman-ups in the first three periods but they made an all-in in the fourth and cut their deficit to a single goal they had three minutes to score the equaliser Mataro had one last fine chance in their final possession but Laura Ester managed to save Vivian Sevenich’s backhander with 0:28 on the clock The final was played in front of packed stands volume levels reached sky high as the fans loudly cheered during the first-ever all-Spanish final in the competition’s history the locals were the happier if not the happiest as they could celebrate their 6th victory so Sabadell kept their perfect home record for the Final Fours the players of Mataro were utterly disappointed – they won all previous matches in the Champions League this season Sabadell is now just two victories away from catching up Orizzonte the Italians beat Dunaujvaros 12-8 with ease they stormed to a 5-1 lead and never looked back This was their third bronze medal upon their last three F4 participations Since there are only 40km between the two cities both are located in the agglomeration around Barcelona and the fans were incredibly noisy right from the beginning each possession generated some reaction to ensure an electrifying atmosphere in the pool Anni Espar opened the scoring for Mataro with a fine action shot and their lead could have been doubled easily after a turnover foul but they were unable to put the ball away despite arriving back in a two on one and having two shots within seconds (Ester came up big at the first) Maggie Steffens’ blast from the perimeter blown up the right side of the tribune but Sabrina van der Sloot was denied twice in back-to-back woman-ups quite unusual series from the classy Dutch leftie Mataro had a 6 on 5 in the last 18 seconds but bad passes ruined their chance Matilde Ortiz broke the ice with a fine lob from the left wing then Ester stopped Cristina Nogue’s close range shot in a woman-down then after a blocked action shot Rita Keszthelyi could gain some advantage and finished off the counter for 2-2 Judith Forca let the ball fly from the perimeter 42 seconds later van der Sloot finally found the back of the net and in another 52 seconds Forca hit another one for 2-5 missed a 6 on 5 in the process while conceding three action goals from the distance in 1:34 minutes Ester had a hand on two attempts in another woman-down inside the last minute so Sabadell seemed to be on their way to another home triumph Forca’s lob-like shot expanded the gap to four though Simone van der Kraats pulled one back immediately it was Sabadell all the way – despite a denied man-down Mataro was unable to penetrate the hosts’ defence and None Perez reset the four-goal gap from a two-on-one counter at 3-7 coach Dani Ballart called for a time-out to re-organise the team’s offence Clara Cambray finished off a counter to give Mataro’s fans something to cheer had another extra but couldn’t reduce the gap to two as they could only hit the woodwork (were 0 for 7 at this stage) Sabadell went for a 15sec possession after a time-out they kept their three-goal advantage (4-7) with eight minutes to go a quite promising partial result in a final Keszthelyi’s brilliant 6m lob finally cut Mataro’s deficit to two 26 seconds into the fourth but Maica Garcia came up with one of her usual magics a fantastic backhander from the centre for 5-8 Cambray put away the ball from another counter and after a blocked shot Mataro gained a 6 on 5 and even though only from the second attempt but Elena Ruiz hit back with a distant shot (the goalie wasn’t praised from the bench) and the roof was to come down as the fans were shouting wildly all over the place Though Mataro missed their next extra as well but kept the ball and van der Kraats sent it to the net from the perimeter for 8-9 A turnover foul denied Mataro’s next chance to equalise but couldn’t do much in their next possession Vivian Sevenich finally got the ball in the centre – she didn’t see it many times in the game – the Dutch managed to make a backhanded shot and that was it since only 27 seconds remained Sabadell kept the ball and started the celebrations as one might add – it was the fifth time they hosted a Final Four and their fifth win after 2011 Now they are trailing only by two behind Orizzonte on the all-time ranks Scoring four in less than four minutes set the tone then added two from woman-ups so this time they went 1-4 ahead Then early in the second they were already 1-6 up when Dunaujvaros kind of arrived at the game and pulled back two for 3-6 Orizzonte didn’t lay back and soon they led by five again before Krisztina Garda netted her fourth just seconds before the middle break for 5-9 especially the Italian as they killed five woman-downs in a row The Magyars also held on for a while in the back but in the last minutes Orizzonte managed to put away a 6 on 5 within 49 seconds – Valeria Palmieri and Veronica Gant both had an easy task after the fine set-ups even though there were eight more minutes to play Since there were a couple of heated scenes and duels the refs invited the team captains for a small-talk to have a calmer finish especially with not too much left at stake The Hungarians could pull back three towards the end something they might have expected beforehand while Orizzonte bounced back from the disappointing semi-final defeat and claimed the bronze just like at their previous two appearances in 2014 and 2018 Inicio / Notas de prensa / Naturgy opens the first public vehicular natural gas refuelling station in Mataró natural gas is a very competitive fuel: up to 50% cheaper than petrol and 30% cheaper than diesel 20 euros-worth of natural gas is enough to travel from Madrid to Barcelona This is almost twice the distance a car running on petrol could travel Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information National Report Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami who became the youngest to win the Triple Crown and hit a record 56 home runs this season is featured in the lineup of special “hina” dolls representing notable people and events in 2022 Members of news outlets were allowed on Nov 29 to have a sneak view of this year’s “kawaribina” dolls before they go on public display from Dec The dolls also featured a mother and a son shopping for groceries before food costs and many other prices rose in October There were also dolls of revelers enjoying a festive mood for the first time in three years after traditional festivals were revived following their cancellation in the previous years due to the novel coronavirus pandemic The annual display of kawaribina dolls is a tradition of Mataro Ningyo (Mataro Doll) a doll manufacturer based in Tokyo’s Taito Ward A public exhibition will be staged at the Mataro Ningyo Kaikan building in the ward until March 3 of next year the day of the Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival) Biden and Harris are Japanese maker’s ‘hina’ dolls of the year Mechanical dolls dating to feudal times on display at Aichi museum Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission Traditional doll maker displays the year's news-related dolls Kawaribina are special dolls depicting events from the past year created annually by Mataro Doll Company since 1946 The basic shape of every doll is carefully hand-molded by Mataro himself and the dolls are entirely handmade The artisanal skills that go into each doll have been inherited for about 260 years Kawaribina dolls are issued every day on TV The first train on the railway line from Barcelona to Mataró set off on 28 October 1848 from a station located right next to the Estació de França Thousands of people turned out that day to see the train set off amid shouts hailing the new form of transport carrying all the local and state officials This Mataró industrialist promoted the creation of the railway line upon his return from Cuba where he had been amazed by the train line between Havanna and Güines he passed away a few months before his great dream became a reality Biada noted all the details of the trains on the line in Cuba He moved to London with the aim of finding funding and engineers to make the Barcelona-Mataró line possible Josep Maria Roca i Cabanes acted as a mediator for him to attract foreign investment they prepared the rail project to ask the Spanish state for the concession They applied for it in June 1843 and embarked on a long and costly path to turn the arrival of the train into a reality They overcame scepticism about the means of transport protests over the forced expropriation of land which the line would run through and a whole series of boycotts during the work work on the line began in the summer of 1847 while the first four locomotives were being produced in England with the names Mataró along with 30 goods wagons and 62 passenger carriages When the line was built and all the mobile units had arrived from Great Britain the date for the grand inauguration was set as 28 October 1848 the first train line in mainland Spain was inaugurated after two years of works and it was the beginning of a rapid expansion of the rail network The route was a 30-kilometre journey between Barcelona and Mataró nicknamed La Mataró for the line's ultimate destination These types of trains were designed and built at the Crewe Works factory The idea for the train line was conceived by local Mataró sea merchant Impressed by the train line he helped fund in 1837 in Cuba Biada vowed to connect his home town with Barcelona Biada returned to Spain in 1840 and got to work on the rail project he applied for permission from the Spanish government Biada then attracted some 100 shareholders from Barcelona Cuba and Puerto Rico before going on to establish a company to take on the rest of the project But Biada would fall ill and die at the start of 1848 the Barcelona-Mataró line would help usher in a wave of enthusiasm for trains as different rail projects began to flourish across the country the Spanish government established the General Railways Law as it promoted the development of a national rail network which was believed to be key to Spain's economic growth and future modernisation The law made it easier to secure foreign investment that was needed to finance the network as well as establish full technical guidelines such as its radial structure and track gauge Spain's train lines grew from 459km in 1857 to over 5,000km in 1866 Comentar es una ventaja exclusiva para registrados the regional minister for the presidency of the Generalitat de Catalunya officially opened the Mataró Marina Barcelona for business and inaugurated it into the Barcelona Nautical Cluster The minister’s sentiments focussed largely on how the opening of the marina will place Mataró as “a reference for the sector in Catalonia,” adding that the marina is able to “boost economic activity in the area and create new jobs” a shipyard located in the mouth of the Arenys de Mar port around 40km from Barcelona and the owning company of Mataró Marina Barcelona “The economic success of the marina is the economic success of the city the region and the country,” he said In a circular released by the Barcelona Nautical Cluster at the close of 2015 the organisation outlined the positive economic impact that a burgeoning Catalonian superyacht industry could have on the Barcelonan region will be adding around 160 new superyacht berths this includes the expansion of OneOcean Port Vell and the creation of Marina Vela “With only 5 per cent of the world traffic of these yacht the 300 berths are filled which would representent a huge economic impact for the city,” explained Toni Tió president of the Barcelona Nautical Cluster the cost could be more that €210 million a year while the impact on ports would be about €70 million.” In addition to the larger developments on going in Barcelona Mataró Marina Barcelona has 30 berths of its own as well as other options for larger yachts as well as the myriad other conveniences one would expect from a superyacht marina Mataró benefits from its proximity to Barcelona (16nm/15mil) while managing to enjoy relative quiet and clear waters by comparison delivered directly from The Superyacht Group's editors and market analysts Stay at the forefront of the superyacht industry with SuperyachtNewsweek Please select exactly what you would like to receive from us by ticking the boxes below: 1848 marked a milestone in the history of rail transport on the Iberian Peninsula the first train of the Barcelona-Mataró line departed from a station located next to the Estación de Francia in Barcelona which covers a distance of 28.25 kilometers was an achievement for its time and would not have been possible without the impetus of the Mataró industrialist Miquel Biada Mataró commemorated the 175th anniversary of this historic railway journey with a series of events that honored the crucial role played by the train in the industrial and demographic development of the city and the entire Maresme region Prominent personalities traveled on the train including the Secretary of State for Transport the Minister of Territory of the Generalitat the President of the Diputació de Barcelona received the retinue at the station and went to the monument of Miquel Biada a tribute to the promoter of the construction of the railway line where institutional speeches were made in front of the replica of the locomotive ‘La Mataró’ a unique piece that was transferred from the Museu del Ferrocarril de Catalunya in Vilanova i la Geltrú for the occasion The anniversary also included a drone show that relived the history of the arrival of the railroad A total of 175 drones filled the sky of Mataró representing iconic images such as the train station ‘La Mataró’ and Laia la Arquera accompanied by characteristic sounds of the train world and Cuban rhythms This anniversary commemorates a historic milestone for the region The first train that ran on this line was a revolution in its time Thousands of people gathered to witness the inaugural trip and cheered effusively for this new means of transportation that would change life in the region Although industrialist Miquel Biada was a key promoter of the line he sadly passed away before he was able to witness the realization of his dream The idea of the Barcelona-Mataró railway line arose when Biada was in Cuba and was amazed by the railway system linking Havana and Güines Taking detailed notes on the British trains used in Cuba Biada traveled to London in search of funding and experts to carry out his vision Stock images by Depositphotos La venta de la nuda 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Created by JEZZ Media Malta national team goalkeeper Jake Tanti will continue his career abroad after he agreed on a deal to sign for Spanish top-flight side CN Mataro. The announcement was made by Malta champions San Ġiljan who are hoping will help Tanti to further maximise his undoubted talent. “National team captain and Senior Team goalkeeper Jake Tanti will be joining CN Mataro in the Spanish premier league until the end of May as their first goalkeeper,” San Ġiljan said in a statement. A post shared by Times of Malta Sport (@timesofmaltasport) “CN Mataro are already qualified for the Spanish Cup which is played by the top 8 teams of the first round of the Spanish League CN Mataro will compete to maintain their top 8 spot which would qualify them for next year’s club European competitions “We wish Jake the best of luck for his venture abroad.” This move is no doubt a great opportunity for Tanti who has in recent years established himself as one of the best goalkeepers on the island Tanti played an inspirational role as the Malta national team finished 15th in the European Championship finals that were played in Croatia Tanti also played a key role in helping San Ġiljan completing a clean sweep of honours in domestic competitions Tanti is expected to return to San Ġiljan to help the club lead their challenge for the league championship and the knock out competition Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa The head of South American football’s governing body CONMEBOL called on FIFA to expand.. 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SLIEMA 13 VK LJUBLJANA 2 (2-0 was the first building designed by the great Catalan architect Today its elegant interior showcases contemporary art Leave the rest of the world queuing to see the Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló or one of the other works of the great Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and take a train 30km north to the coastal town of Mataró, to see where it all began. commissioned by the local textile workers’ co-op when he was still a student It is also one of the few projects not commissioned by the Catholic church or a wealthy patron Though a simple wood-framed warehouse designed for bleaching cotton it has an elegant structure based on a parabolic arch developed to perfection in the Palau Guëll mansion and La Pedrera apartment building the brick arches and tiling of the charming circular service building are a foretaste of the mudejar-style Casa Vicens With the decline of the local textile industry the Nau fell into disrepair until work began on refurbishing it in 2002 to mark the 150th anniversary of the architect’s birth Photograph: Sergio RuizIt is now an art gallery displaying contemporary Catalan art from the collection of Llluís Bassat the Nau Gaudí is presenting an extraordinary exhibition of non-conformist Russian art from the1960s and 70s works that are rarely seen because almost all are in the hands of private collectors bassatgaudimataro.ca, free, open Tues-Sat 5pm-8pm, Sun 11am-2pm. The Nau is five minutes’ walk from Mataró station and a short stroll from the town’s excellent seafood restaurants. Trains leave Barcelona’s Plaça de Catalunya station every 10 minutes 16 people required medical treatment after convoy hit end of the railroad ACN | Mataró A train crash in the seaside town of Mataró The emergency services deployed ten ambulances and a helicopter to offer medical treatment after the convoy hit the end of the railroad Ten people were transferred to the hospital: four to Mataró and the other four to the Hospital of Badalona Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Barcelona On this getaway to Maresme you'll explore two of the region’s most lively and dynamic towns the regional capital and Catalonia’s eighth-largest city in terms of population with plenty of cultural and commercial attractions which is marked by the legacy of the 'Indians' who went to America to seek their fortune and by the verses dedicated to it by the poet Salvador Espriu Your getaway gets underway in Arenys de Mar set off to seek their fortune in the 18th and 19th centuries Many of them did indeed manage to make that fortune and The walking route we suggest begins at the upper end of the famous 'riera' (dry river bed prone to flash floods) of Arenys and goes from one side of this main avenue to the other so you can see different buildings Perhaps the most famous of Arenys' Indianos was Josep Xifré who donated a hospital for the needy to his home town It's a large building and contains his mausoleum You should also look out for the Torrent Asylum the El Paraiso palace and Can Còrdova You should also visit the Sinera cemetery on a hilltop overlooking the town which was immortalised in the verses of Salvador Espriu Many of the cemetery’s magnificent pantheons are the last resting places of the town’s Indianos At weekends in July and August you can also take a cruise along the nearby coast on a motor launch These are great ways to get closer to the water and to the maritime traditions of Arenys de Mar Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! facebook twitter spotify tiktok About us Contact us Time Out Worldwide is getting more pet friendly as a dozen beaches are now open to dogs This new policy is helping to attract more visitors who want to spend their summer vacation with their canine friends a tourist from Italy who is staying at a campsite in Mataró She discovered the Mataró beach through a website that indicated all the pet friendly beaches: "I really like the beach there is nothing like this in Italy," Laigonela said Dogs are also increasingly welcome in other spaces such as restaurants and mountain routes as long as petowners are responsible and considerate of their surroundings. "Having dogs on beaches is better in order to keep them clean because us owners are always taking care that it is safe and there are no plastics or rubbish that the dogs may eat." some Mataró locals argue that the beach is too small and it gets crowded easily - the city is home to more than 16,000 registered dogs I think that the Sant Simó beach on the other edge could also be opened for dogs," Patrícia Beleda a Maresme resident told Catalan News Agency (ACN) This summer there are 37 dog-friendly beaches across Catalonia's twelve coastal counties. Malta national team goalkeeper Jake Tanti will continue his career abroad after he agreed on a deal to sign for Spanish top-flight side CN Mataro The announcement was made by Malta champions San Ġiljan who are hoping will help Tanti to further maximise his undoubted talent “National team captain and Senior Team goalkeeper Jake Tanti will be joining CN Mataro in the Spanish premier league until the end of May as their first goalkeeper,” San Ġiljan said in a statement “CN Mataro are already qualified for the Spanish Cup which is played by the top 8 teams of the first round of the Spanish League Read full story on sport.timesofmalta.com please register for free or log in to your account Mission Statement: to assist the integration of foreign residents living in Spain and this is never more accurate than when you establish yourself as a foreign resident in a new country Being able to quickly familiarise yourself with the culture and customs can help ease the transition during a challenging time This is why Euro Weekly News makes it our mission to provide you with a free news resource in English that covers both regional and national Spanish news – anything that we feel you will benefit from knowing as you integrate into your new community and live your best life in Spain you can forget about translating articles from Spanish into awkward English that probably don’t make much sense Let us be your convenient and essential guide to all things that will likely affect you as a foreign resident living in Spain The Rocafonda neighbourhood of Mataro, Maresme, Barcelona, was the stage to a violent scene of social conflict on the evening of Tuesday when police were kicked out of a neighbourhood by a violent mob Most of them were reportedly of Moroccan origin chasing local police officers out of the neighbourhood after one of them had tried to place a fine on a vehicle that had double-parked in Pau Picasso street The incident reportedly began shortly after eight o’clock in the evening with the individual responsible for parking illegally reacting angrily and provoking a large number of residents of the neighbourhood to join him in his confrontation of the police A pack of Moroccans attacking the local police for doing their job deportation.” read a tweet posted by @Escribano_R Esto acaba de pasar en #Mataró Una jauría de marroquíes atacando a la Policía Local por hacer su trabajo A España se viene a adaptarse y a trabajar. El que venga a delinquir, deportación. pic.twitter.com/W6PNZcrKI5 — Cristian Escribano (@Escribano_R) April 26, 2022 “Mataró police withdraw from a neighborhood!!! Where is order?” posted @PedroGonVOX on Twitter La policía de Mataró se retira de un barrio!!! Los echan!!! En qué mundo vivimos??? Dónde está el orden?? https://t.co/iVEeHLUQmI — Pedro González 🇪🇸 (@PedroGonVOX) April 26, 2022 has since sent out a message warning that he will not allow the type of behaviour seen in the Barcelona neighbourhood to continue “In Mataro there is no place for violent behaviour I condemn it outright and I support the local police who are doing a great job” The Mayor assures that they will study the facts and take the necessary measures to maintain order and coexistence The Local Police of the area of Barcelona posted a tweet stating: “@DBotePaz the councillor for Public Safety @JC_Jerez and the spokespersons of the municipal groups express their support for the Local Police condemn the violence and appeal for respect civility and to continue working with all the mechanisms to guarantee coexistence.” L’alcalde @DBotePaz, el regidor de Seguretat pública @JC_Jerez i els portaveus dels grups municipals manifesten el suport a la Policia Local, condemnen la violència i apel•len al respecte, al civisme i a continuar treballant amb tots els mecanismes per garantir la convivència pic.twitter.com/QMQjPqBCe6 — Policia Local de Mataró (@PoliciaMataro) April 27, 2022 Thank you for taking the time to read this article, do remember to come back and check The Euro Weekly News website for all your up-to-date local and international news stories and remember, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox Euro Weekly News is the leading English language newspaper in Spain by delivering news with a social conscience we are proud to be the voice for the expat communities who now call Spain home With around half a million print readers a week and over 1.5 million web views per month EWN has the biggest readership of any English language newspaper in Spain The paper prints over 150 news stories a week with many hundreds more on the web – no one else even comes close Our publication has won numerous awards over the last 25 years including Best Free Newspaper of the Year (Premios AEEPP) Company of the Year (Costa del Sol Business Awards) and Collaboration with Foreigners honours (Mijas Town Hall) All of this comes at ZERO cost to our readers All our print and online content always has been and always will be FREE OF CHARGE Download our media pack in either English or Spanish Powered by ATC Online LLP Mataró Has a Serious Security Problem | Mossos d'Esquadra POLITICS A Neighborhood Platform Organizes a Protest Against Insecurity in MataróResidents Outraged by Mataró's Deterioration: 'We're Tired of So Much Insecurity and Violence'04/05/2025 05:30:00h by Redacción The growing concern about insecurity has led Patrulla Vecinal Mataró to call for a demonstration on Tuesday The chosen slogan is "Today It's Cerdanyola The organizers encourage residents to "join and raise their voices" against the deterioration of coexistence and the lack of institutional response: The mobilization comes after a series of disturbances that have shaken the Cerdanyola neighborhood in recent weeks The trigger for the strongest disturbances was the arrest of a man attempting to occupy an apartment and acts of vandalism that keep the neighborhood on edge The Cerdanyola neighborhood is one of the most affected by urban degradation and coexistence problems It has the largest number of inhabitants in Mataró and a high concentration of immigrant population but they report that promises have not been kept Residents Are Fed Up with the Degradation in Mataró | Europa PressThe Difficult Situation of MataróMataró suffers 70% more occupations than the Catalan average according to the most recent official data This phenomenon has worsened neighborhood unrest and fueled the feeling of abandonment by the authorities Many residents report that security has disappeared and that they live in fear in their own homes This neighborhood tension is also reflected in the local political landscape with a shift toward options focused on security parties like Vox and PP received significant support in affected districts is now trying to contain the disturbances and regain the trust of the neighborhoods