2025 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This weekend marks the 10th edition of Challenge Salou welcoming a competitive international field to Spain’s Costa Daurada Over 43 professional athletes and age groupers from 53 nationalities will line up to race on the fast coastal course that has become a season highlight Challenge Salou was also recognised with the Best Bike Course award at the Challenge Family Awards 2024 further cementing its reputation as a top destination for middle-distance racing The women’s pro race features a world-class line-up led by Anne Haug (GER) the World Record holder and winner of DATEV Challenge Roth as well as a former long-distance World Champion and one of the most decorated athletes in the sport She is joined by Elisabetta Curridori (ITA) a consistent performer on the international stage and past podium finisher at Challenge Family events Also racing are Rosie Weston (GBR) and Rachel Brown (CAN) Jonathan Wayaffe (BEL) returns after several top-five finishes while Thomas Davis (GBR) arrives with momentum following a solid performance at The Championship 2024 and Quentin Barreau (FRA) complete a formidable field with impressive past performances With a closed motorway bike course and flat beachfront run Challenge Salou continues to be a favourite among elite and age-group athletes It combines speed with scenery for a memorable race experience Challenge Salou will take place on Sunday, 11 May, with the pro men’s start at 8:00 am CEST, with live updates and timing at www.challenge-family.live For further information, visit www.challenge-salou.com View all Releases by Submit Press Release Address: 4010 Sorrento Valley Blvd #400, San Diego, CA 92121   Phone: (858) 876-4705 (c) 2025 Address: 4010 Sorrento Valley Blvd #400, San Diego, CA 92121   Phone: (858) 876-4705 Set to take place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, Challenge Salou returns at the weekend for its 10th edition coastal course has become a highlight on Challenge Family’s middle-distance calendar and was voted Best Bike Course at the 2024 Challenge Family Awards The women’s race is headlined by Germany’s Anne Haug a long-distance world champion and holder of the fastest ever time for a middle-distance triathlon She will face competition from Italy’s Elisabetta Curridori Belgium’s Jonathan Wayaffe returns after several top-five finishes while Britain’s Thomas Davis arrives off the back of a strong showing at The Championship 2024 France’s Paulin Philippe and Quentin Barreau along with Spain’s Victor Arroyo Bugallo and Ernest Mantell Challenge Salou features a closed motorway bike leg and a flat beachfront run contributing to its reputation as a fast and scenic race for both elite and amateur athletes www.challenge-salou.com Whether you’re racing for a PB or it’s your first time over the middle distance Challenge Salou caters for all abilities and race-day goals So if you’ve signed up for this year’s event on 11 May or it’s on the schedule for 2026 here we reveal how to get the best out of the course and make your race-day unforgettable The water off Llevant Beach is shallow and clear but it’s still worth getting in a few sea swims so that you’re ready for all eventualities in the two-lap wetsuits may be optional but the race director gives the final decision on race morning “Wearing a wetsuit would still be my preference mainly for the extra buoyancy,” advises age-group triathlete Craig Burrows who raced the 2017 event With a rolling start from the golden sandy beach novices will benefit from practising running into the waves and then getting back out onto the beach.  “The swim is easy to navigate and if you hug the line of the buoys then you can’t go wrong,” says Craig does mean that the faster swimmers may get caught up in traffic.” don’t forget to take in the glorious views of the Ebro Delta national park and Mussara mountain range Winner of the Best Bike Course award in the Challenge Family Race Awards 2024 90km bike leg is fast and flat over smooth highway – there’s just over 400m of climbing over three laps – so spending time in the aero position “It does have a couple of short fast hills but ideally you’ll still be in the aero position” explains pro triathlete Tom Davis who finished third in 2024 “Practise being able to push hard for 2-3 minutes in the aero position to ride over the top of the hill and still be able to get back up to speed straight after.” who found that the long subtle ascents and descents really took it out of his legs concurs with Davis: “If you can hold a good position and sustained power then you will fare well on the bike leg Lots of sweet-spot training and aero position work would be my suggestion.” so if you’re competing for age-group spots remember to focus on your own race and not get caught up or frustrated with what else is happening on the course “My suggestion would be to take the first lap easy progress in lap three and hold your nerve on lap four,” advises Craig.  it was already 19°C when he exited the swim and it wasn’t even 8am The last wave of athletes were off at 10am which meant they’d be running in the mid-afternoon heat “If you’re someone who suffers in the heat then some heat training may benefit you in the final weeks before the race,” says Craig “And on race day wear a hat and use the water at aid stations to douse it in water and cool yourself I also poured ice down my tri-suit.”  “If the race is going to be hot,”adds Craig “then try and stay out of the sun as much as you can in the preceding days I did this pretty well and made sure I was chugging down the hydration tabs but if I hadn’t been constantly reminded to drink then I probably wouldn’t have been hydrated enough.” If it is a holiday/race then try and position the race as close to the start of your trip as possible but for your mental state of mind it’s easier to race then relax than relax then race,” says Craig.  so don’t waste the opportunity to soak it all in And this is where Salou cashes in on its celebratory and vibrant reputation welcoming you to the red carpet beachfront finish line to a cacophony of cheers and congratulations.  your friends and family can join you for the final 100m to share in your achievement reflect and refresh at the post-race finisher’s party Follow the madness of the 'Race that eats its young' on RUN247 Emerging artists from all over the place will sing at Barcelona's Alma music festival this summer, as organizers announced on Thursday. Salou singer Alba Morena will be among the many performers at the Village Banc Sabadell in the early days of summer, as well as Gara Durán, from Madrid, and the Barcelona duo, Eva Sola. The Alma music festival, taking place from June 24 to July 21 at Poble Espanyol, will also see gigs from Mexican artist Andrea Bayardo and Spanish brothers Maestro Espada. With the announcement, the festival "strengthens its support" for "all kinds of music," after backing emerging artists who are "shaping the future of the music industry through authenticity and emotion," as the festival's team announced. Sabadell-born singer Ven'nus, who just released the first single of her latest album 'Les Vides,' will also take part in the Alma music festival. Cuban singer Camila Guevara, from La Habana, will also perform at the Barcelona event after publishing new hits in the last weeks. All these artists will perform before the concerts of internationally renowned musicians, including Camila Cabello on June 24, Wilco on June 27, The Corrs on June 29, and Alan Parsons on June 28. Alma will also see Residente on July 14, Madness on July 4, Guitarricadelafuente on July 2 and 3, Rag'n'Bone Man on July 18, and Julieta Venegas on July 21. Get the day's biggest stories right to your phone But travel a couple of hours south of Girona and you’ll discover the sublimely-situated Salou.  Many might already be familiar with the popular resort town on the Costa Daurada, some may even have raced its annual middle-distance triathlon – Challenge Salou (which this year takes place on 11 May) here are just a few reasons why you might want to add it to your triathlon-training-destination list look no further than nature’s best swimming pool – The Mediterranean boasting golden sand and crystal clear and shallow water Llevant and Ponent are the two busiest stretches but there are also smaller and quieter coves Crancs is also ideal for a spot of snorkelling Salou and its surroundings is already relatively well known within cycling circles although it still flies relatively under the radar compared to the more popular areas such as the aforementioned Girona or Calpe with several varied routes available to explore starting from the coastline town which includes the spectacular mountain range of Llaberia and its breathtaking panoramic views.  Total distance: 88kmTotal ascent: 1,113m Mountain passes: Llaberia: 22km max gradient 8%Estimated ride time: 3.5hrsDifficulty rating: 3/5Suitable for: Intermediate to advanced riders with good fitness levels This coastal ride features a very quiet route with a mostly flat profile until the 20km mark The Ebro Delta contains several coastal fishing villages and is an important aquatic habitat in the western Mediterranean There are also several hotels in Salou that specialise in cycling tourism The Coastal Path is the perfect location for an early-morning run or evening canter and provides uninterrupted views of the epic sunrises and sunsets over Salou The path is a 9.49km trail that runs along the coast from Punta de Sant Pere to Racó de Salou only reaching a maximum height of 77m above sea level and includes a few sets of stairs and the odd diversion over rocks in parts.  Of course you can’t be a haven for cyclists and not provide a decent coffee stop and there are several top cafes in Salou itself you could head out towards Denia on the Costa Blanca Park up the hire car and ride a loop with a stop at Café Ciclista – a coffee shop that’s also a cyclists’ hub and meet-up spot who was spotted there in February of this year Salou is less than 90mins by car from Barcelona the capital of Catalonia and one of Europe’s most beautiful cities making it ideal for a city-break tie-in after If you want to bring the family along then Salou has plenty on offer to keep all ages entertained Salou was certified as the first ‘Family Tourism’ destination in Catalonia thanks to its many facilities and services that cater to the needs of families with children there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained while you tick off your training.  Salou has also been named Capital of Catalan Culture for 2025.  You could always time your training week in the lead-up to Challenge Salou the event is a fantastic season starter and the ideal fitness test at the end of a training camp the training week is a great way to recce the course and get to know the area before race day The race was voted Best Bike Course by athletes in the Challenge Family Race Awards 2024 so it’s certainly well worth adding to your ‘to race’ list Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open You are visiting us because we have something you value Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism An account is an optional way to support the work we do. 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A SPANISH PROSECUTOR has argued a claim by alleged killer of Irish mum-of-one Kirsty Ward that she died by suicide is false Prosecutor Javier Goimil said the alleged killer Keith Byrne decided Kirsty Ward was ‘his or nobody’s’ and strangled his girlfriend to death when she told him she was ending their eight-month relationship He accused the 34-year-old former soldier from Duleek of concocting a story that Kirsty Ward died by suicide after being told he could spend most of the next three decades behind bars prosecuting on behalf of the Spanish state reiterated his demand Byrne should face 21 years in jail if convicted of killing his partner at the four-star Magnolia Hotel in the popular Costa Dorada resort of Salou confirmed she still wanted the alleged killer jailed for 30 years on conviction after hearing all the evidence against him in open court at the week-long trial in the nearby city of Tarragona As he testified in open court for the first time yesterday Byrne tried to describe Kirsty as a “monster” whose cocaine and alcohol abuse made her become “four people in a day” He claimed he had found the 36-year-old Dubliner in a condition that suggested she had died by suicide Goimil said in his closing speech to the nine-strong jury forensic evidence showed Kirsty had been strangled from behind between 8pm and 10pm on 2 July 2023 after “incapacitating herself” with alcohol and cocaine He told the court: “Byrne has adapted his version of events of what happened in that timeframe nearly two years on in accordance with the evidence he’s learnt there is against him.” He said that Byrne’s account of Kirsty’s actions would have been “impossible” for her to have done “What’s occurred here is a violent and painful death a strangulation from behind where someone is pulling from the front to the back He said that Kirsty had bought a plane ticket back to Dublin for 4 July “Kirsty’s relationship with Byrne was very toxic “She decided to end it during the week they stayed at the hotel in Salou and her partner couldn’t accept that decision “His mindset at that moment was: ‘You’re mine or you’re nobody’s are no-one to say you’re going to detach yourself from me the man and have your own independent life.’ That was why he killed her the way he did.” Arguing the amount of alcohol Kirsty had drunk before she was killed would have impacted significantly on her ability to defend herself Goimil said: “She might have wanted to move her arm and she wouldn’t have been able to do so “Kirsty might have wanted to free the cable Byrne was pulling tight around her neck and couldn’t “She might have wanted to run out of that hotel room she was trapped in and wouldn’t have been able to.” Kirsty’s mum Jackie Ward described Byrne as someone she “didn’t like” and “didn’t trust” on day one of the trial last Wednesday and said she had found out after her daughter’s death she had planned to leave him during their “make or break” holiday She was asked as she gave evidence whether she thought her daughter but replied angrily: “She did everything for her son Jurors are due to start deliberating their verdict at the start of next week after the May Bank Holiday Byrne’s defence lawyer Jordi Cabre is seeking his client’s acquittal Jackie Ward described her daughter as a “fantastic friend” to her parents and “an absolutely adored daughter” Create an email alert based on the current article Travel Editor Lydia Don recounts her three day trip to Salou and Barcelona downplaying the idea that Brits abroad destinations cannot provide relaxing and culturally enlightening experiences We all know what the tail end of Spring means for university students: assignments obsessing over the ‘what if’s?’ and feeling as though your life has been confined to your laptop as you incessantly prepare for the inevitable but even at any slight moment of respite my thoughts turned solely to travelling freeing myself from the confines of my home office in favour of cultural immersion So as the date of my final assignment loomed I met with my amazing friend and fellow English Language and Literature student Ellie (who was equally desperate to escape to somewhere new) and we booked our first trip away together We debated the possibilities for hours in a random Birmingham Starbucks before excitedly settling on Salou a resort town in Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region counting down the days until our escape from the gloominess of Birmingham and the assignment stress we associate the city with – not to mention the dull weather We followed the Visit Salou Instagram page every post increasing our anticipation for our holiday as we relentlessly sent their posts to one another with swathes of hearts excited faces and sun emojis firmly alongside We embarked on our journey at the criminal hour of four am we were on full alert as the queues spiralled throughout the entire airport Flight numbers being called out and people being pulled to their planes that were close to departing without them we worried about whether we would make our flight We realised the news stories on the carnage at Birmingham Airport were not exaggerated This was certainly not the nicest start to our holiday bringing us back to the stress we were so desperate to disassociate from and landed in Barcelona only two hours after we departed Birmingham We reached our hotel in Salou after an additional two hour coach journey Though we were tired from the travel and early rising that morning we were ready to explore our local surroundings After eating at a quintessentially Spanish restaurant – The Britannica (okay and we were so hungry!) – we made a beeline for the beach in disbelief that we were seeing an ocean so clear and within arm’s reach – a big deal from two Brummie girls living in the landlocked city We sat on a rock admiring our surroundings and watching the tiny fish swim frantically in the small rockpool at our feet We knew we would be back the next day for a spot of sunbathing and book reading put on the summery dresses usually buried deep into our untouched summer wardrobes and ventured out to the main bustling part of Salou for dinner Despite being approached at what felt like every second by restaurant owners enticing you to dine at their establishments green and prompted the perfect mix of relaxation and thrill as we ventured to this completely new place for both of us namely the ones with the most touristy souvenirs possible – you have to when you are on holiday They had everything from sunglasses to t-shirts (with rather inappropriate slogans on it apt for the numerous lads and girls weekend holidayers flocking here looking for a laugh) but they were so fun to explore and made us feel firmly in holiday mode We wound up back at our hotel playing games of Uno the quintessential holiday game which I frustratingly lost three times in a row I will certainly be challenging my friend to another game when I’ve revised (or rather established) my tactics – I will be a force to be reckoned with next time The next day we ventured back to the beach We set down our towels and soaked up the Spanish sun It was the perfect amount of heat: not oppressive I’m not usually the sort to sunbathe for hours on end one where you do not feel guilty for thinking of nothing at all – it was pure ecstasy Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers (a charity shop find about a journalist uncovering a woman’s claim that she had a virgin birth) It was so refreshing to read something for pleasure and for no other academic agenda other than adding another book to my ‘completed’ pile It was initially a shock to dip my toes into the deceptively cold Balearic Ocean but as my body became increasingly submerged in water Eventually I dived in as a wave curved over me feeling my hair flow through the water and the sand sprinkle off my sun kissed body giggling as I felt the water pushing me over The sea was a lot less calm than the previous day but that made it all the more fun for everybody there – I felt like a 20 year old kid reluctant to return to my belongings as I realised the morning was turning to evening We got ready for the evening and ventured out to the waterfront in the main part of Salou We made sure to get pictures together by the ‘Salou’ sign painted in rainbow colours a colour scheme we noticed all around Salou as a sort of advertisement for the region’s joyfulness and combining of holidaymakers from all across the world (though predominantly We ate dinner – paella – at a restaurant with views of the coastline going on to find a little café amongst rows of shops selling fresh churros and certainly relieved the increasingly tingling sunburn prickling us we stopped at the store next to our hotel selling tours and bus tickets to different parts of Spain We decided to go with a day trip to Barcelona – a two hour coach ride which cost us €24.95 each it would be worth mixing it up a bit the next day though we’re certain Salou had much more to offer We really wanted to make the most of our three days and Salou’s regular and reliable bus service made going to Barcelona for the day a no-brainer We felt like we were stepping into a movie set: though shops lined the streets the historical buildings encasing them did not make it feel like a shopaholic’s paradise After making a not so quick stop at Sephora (again but we wanted to make the most of it since it is not yet in Birmingham) with narrow side streets acting as the threads holding together the larger One memory I will hold dear is the two of us sitting in front of the cathedral and listening to a man busk with his guitar as we watched the world go by It was what my mum later defined as “the moment”: the moment when you are in a place where you get that sinking feeling you experience when falling in love and something Barcelona undoubtedly brought to me We continued to Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Basilica previously unfinished due to a lack of funding from the general public who the church relied on for donations the presence of scaffolding and green netting to protect workers as they built on this magnificent building offered hope that the much-loved basilica would be finished soon Ellie and I agreed that it was amazing to see it unfinished a work in progress already loved by locals and tourists alike prioritising our continued wandering of the streets but concluding that we would love to enter the Basilica had we had more time in Barcelona From here we made the 30-minute trek towards Park Güell Barcelona’s picture postcard park with its colourful tiled walls and other-worldly feel It is known as architect Antoni Gaudi’s most revered work with its sprawling colours and whimsical feel and the tickets were sold out by the time we got there – in hindsight as this has been on my bucket list for years we should have booked – ensure you do this yourself to avoid disappointment tired and disappointed – a fellow tourist picked up on this kindly informing us that a staircase to our right led up to a hilltop promising breathtaking views of the city and struggled up the hundreds of steps to the top The views certainly excelled our expectations: incorporating the sea I felt it to be the perfect image to summarise our trip We took a taxi back into the city and ate at a tapas restaurant full of locals – that’s how you know it’s good which was amazing and satisfied my desire to eat as authentically as possible (I saw way too many Brits at McDonald’s and Burger Kings in Salou and Barcelona which was both comical and embarrassing for our nation in equal measure) We reflected on our first time in mainland Spain wishing we could have spent more time in Barcelona but being incredibly rested and culturally enlightened even after three days Our collective highlights were certainly the beach and Barcelona’s Americanised and yet culturally capturing streets Barcelona and Salou were undoubtedly worth visiting and are certainly places we will both return to in 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LANY's voices blend seamlessly together to narrate the story of a one-sided relationship Get Recruited Faster with a Player Profile on SoccerWire.com This Thanksgiving break, 128 teams from 22 countries gathered in Salou, Spain for the annual Surf Cup International Salou The elite tournament ran from November 23-26 and is sure to leave both players and parents with life-long memories Teams competed at the beautiful Futbol Salou Sport Complex and were offered full-board at Cambrils Park Sport Village and multiple hotels in Salou SCI Salou 2023 featured many international teams who traveled thousands of miles to compete Hola Skoko traveled over 4,000 miles from South Africa and Van City Pro made the longest 5,344 mile commute from Vancouver Surf Cup International was proud to bring over 2,500 people including 1,800 players to Salou this November creating an immense positive impact on the region Brazilian elite professional Clube Atlético Mineiro from Belo Horizonte traveled for the first time to Surf Cup International They competed in the U17 category and beat Atletico Madrid after a thrilling final ended in PKs The level of competition was very high with some of the best football clubs in the world participating: Real Madrid CF Sevilla Technical Director Juani Moreno commented: “Our coaches have been very impressed with the event – everything in the organization was superb We will see you again in the next edition.” Not only were our players and parents immersed in a high-level soccer experience but they also were invited to explore the many things Salou and the surrounding areas had to offer The 14 North American teams at the event had a great time visiting beautiful Tarragona and Barcelona Players and their siblings were invited to train via a partnership with International Development Academy a full-time residential academy in Valencia Many teams were offered the chance to attend RCD Espanyol vs AD Alcorcon in a La Liga matchup to get the full spanish soccer experience Surf Cup International Director of Operations stated: “It was an amazing few days in Salou The level of competition and atmosphere on the field was top-class We had 70 clubs represented from all over the world come together to compete and enjoy the game they love We are excited to keep the momentum going into our next Surf Cup International Events!” Teams were also offered cultural experiences to take a break from the fields including a vermouth tasting experience at the historic Catalunya Vineyards and attendance at the largest theme amusement park in Spain MLS NEXT Fest 2023 is set for December 5-10 Recap from the Capital Fall Classic's final leg Join the SoccerWire College Soccer Recruiting Search Engine and learn how to be seen OVER 1 MILLION TIMES PER YEAR This site uses cookies to give you the best possible experience but do not collect personal information By continuing to use the site you agree that we can save cookies on your device Join David James with a host of top country music stars next September 2025 for Highland in the Sun – Salou 2025!It is a week not to be missed with live entertainment every night!For only €838 PPS you will get:7 Nights B&B in The 4 Star Sol Costa Daurada HotelAccess to all Shows with daily poolside entertainmentAirport TransfersDinner each evening with wine included!Flights not included but can be booked on your behalf by the travel agent Book your place today by contacting Country Music Tours on: Rep of Ireland: (074) 9119955 or 087 341 0550Outside of Rep of Ireland: 00353 74 911 9955 or 00353 87 341 0550Or email: info@countrymusictours.ie Flights not included but can be booked on your behalf by the travel agent enquiries@highlandradio.comTelephone: (+353) 07491 25000Text: (+353) 086 60 25000Fax: (+353) 07491 25344 Terms & Conditions   |   Privicy Policy The Cos Blanc is the main event of Salou's town festival a confetti war that will bring together more than 20,000 people on February 1 Salou has a past as a local fishing village with its own traditions that go far beyond tourists getting drunk like every town with its own identity in Catalonia and hosts one of the most particular and unknown celebrations in Catalonia: the Cos Blanc the Cos Blanc “is the most genuine expression of Salou’s identity during the winter festival” when the Paseo Jaume I of Salou will host a confetti war where 22 tons of cut paper will be used to throw on the attendees Last year about 20,000 people attended a party that has its origins in 1981 It was then when the Festival Committee gave it the current format creating a small parade that over the years would become the Cós Blanc and during which small newspaper clippings were thrown instead of confetti the Cós Blanc began as a joke between friends who at one point of the party threw pieces of paper at each other in Ciutat de Reus street and Barcelona street the music of the floats and the public lighting is turned off and a spectacle of sound The main winter festival of Salou is celebrated on January 2 and 3 in different locations in Salou Salou can be reached by train comfortably (and free with the bonus of RENFE) from Barcelona in an hour’s journey Australia's national male football team for athletes with cerebral palsy have already completed two intensive training camps in Sydney in preparation for the tournament.  Boasting a storied history at the IFCPF World Cup the CommBank Pararoos have made 10 appearances with their recent performances including finishing 12th in 2015 Currently ranked 10th on the IFCPF World Ranking the team is eager to improve their standing in their 11th appearance at the tournament.  At the 2023 IFCPF Asia-Oceania Men’s Championships (Para Asian Cup) in Melbourne the CommBank Pararoos showcased their competitive edge when they advanced to the final before falling 2-0 to world number 3 This strong performance will serve as motivation and valuable experience as they head into this year’s World Cup.  Head Coach Kai Lammert expressed his optimism about the team’s progress and desire to achieve their best ever result at the tournament.  "The effort and commitment shown by every player during our training camps has been outstanding united squad that's ready to take on the world's best," Lammert said.  “Every training session is a step towards improving our past results and our goal is to break into the top 10 at the World Cup We know it's achievable with the right preparation and mindset.  “Our squad has a great balance of youth and experience and the energy and fresh perspectives from our younger players combined with the experience and composure of our veterans create a dynamic and resilient team," Lammert concluded.  CP football is a seven-a-side sport with smaller goals FT2 and FT3 depending on how their disability affects a player with at least one FT1 player and a maximum of one FT3 player required on the field at all times.   Six IDA Bermuda youngsters featured for IDA Valencia teams at the Surf Cup International tournament in Salou were defeated 4-3 by Spanish side Nastic SA at the Futbol Salou Sports Centre Taylor and Leverock came on in the second half for IDA Valencia the IDA Valencia Royal Under-17 beat Swedish side IFK Haninge 1-0 Taylor and Leverock both featured in the game Ibraheem Talbot and Zydon Lightbourne-Furbert started their campaign by defeating Spanish outfit Lyseng 3-2 All four Bermuda players started the match Category: All, Sports XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <strike> <strong> A 23-year-old Dutch tourist was stabbed in Naples last weekend. This happened during the night from Saturday to Sunday at a nightlife venue on the Via dei Tribunali in the centre of the Italian city. The Dutchman was hit in the chest with a stabbing object during a fight with a group of young people, Italian media reported. He was seriously injured and taken to hospital, but is not believed to be in mortal danger. The Dutchman was out with his girlfriend, who called for help after the stabbing. The police are looking for the perpetrators. They may also be tourists. This was not the only incident regarding a Dutch tourist this week as a Dutch man in his early 20s suffered serious head injuries after falling from the balcony of a hotel in Salou, Spain. Regional media reported on Monday that he had been drinking a lot of alcohol. He was rushed to a hospital in the city of Tarragona. The victim was staying at the H10 Vintage Salou hotel, not far from the beach. Friends of the man reportedly did not notice that he was gone due to excessive drinking. They only discovered it when ambulance staff and police officers came inside. © 2012-2025, NL Times, All rights reserved. The Barcelona Gaels won four out of four trophies on offer at the Iberian Championship on Saturday in Salou, a seaside resort town in southern Catalonia.  The teams from the Catalan capital came out triumphant in all competitions hosted at the Mediterranean Sports Village, south of Tarragona. Celebrating the title victories are the Gaels’  senior men’s, senior ladies’, intermediate men’s, and intermediate ladies’ teams. “For the men’s and women’s to win they had to play over 100 minutes of football in one day, it was a massive effort,” Barcelona Gaels club chairperson and ladies’ manager, Eoin Mac Cathmhaoil, tells Catalan News. “It was very hot as well, but they came out the right side.”  The Iberian Championship is the pinnacle of Gaelic football across Spain and Portugal, and the tournament saw the best teams on the peninsula meet for a day of ‘blitz’ tournaments all played on Saturday, May 18. Games lasting 20 minutes were played throughout the day on two rugby pitches in Salou.  The men’s senior side overcame Celtiberios Lisbon, Galician outfit A Coruña Fillos de Breogán, and San Vicent Valencia. “On the men’s side, they were very very comfortable,” Mac Cathmhaoil says.  After the Iberian Championship win, they will go on to play in the 15-a-side European tournament, with the chance to enter the Leinster junior championship if they win that. The men’s senior side have lost the last two European finals so will hope to go one further this year.  “On the ladies’ side, the intermediate team won very easily, but the senior team lost to Madrid in the last [group] game by a point,” ladies’ team manager Mac Cathmhaoil explains, adding the nuance that “that was probably no bad thing, just to give them a reminder of what could happen if you don’t stick to the plan.” In the final, also played against Madrid shortly after the defeat in the group game, “once we stuck to the plan, there was no stopping us. We absolutely blew them out of the gate in the first half and it was just about building on that lead throughout the second half and being sensible.”  The strategy for victory, according to the manager, was “hard, hard running at angles and moving the ball through the hands.”  The ladies’ senior team beat competition from the Costa Gaels, based in Marbella, Galician sides Turonia Gondomar FG and Estrella Vermelha, and the Madrid Harps, while the intermediate side played and won three games against Eire Og Sevilla. “For the ladies, it’s the end of that team with some going home,” Mac Cathmhaoil explains, although he is confident that the Gaels will be able to “build a new team and win again next year.” The May heat of the coastal town also played a role in the day, for all teams involved. “It was a really long day so it was just about energy conservation at that stage and trying not to commit ourselves too much in terms of running. But the whole thing was really perfect in the end.”  The Barcelona Gaels celebrated the clean sweep of titles at a rooftop bar in Houdini’s Attic in Salou, while on Sunday the teams are enjoying a more relaxing day by the pool of their hotel.  The historic triumph means the CommBank ParaMatildas are the first-ever Australian national football side to win a World Cup and maintain their ranking as the Number 1 Women’s CP Football team in the World CommBank ParaMatildas goalkeeper and captain guided her side to the momentous victory by recording a hattrick with her boot and continually denying the USA attack with her gloves The CommBank ParaMatildas completed the tournament without losing a single match and finally felt revenge for the heartbreak of losing the 2022 World Cup Final to the USA at the same venue After falling behind by two goals early in the first half Kelly Stirton’s side showed tremendous resolve to fight their way back into the match before taking the lead for the first time with 12 minutes remaining The high-quality cumulation of the two-week tournament was fought out in front of a packed grandstand at Futbol Salou with the chanting heavily favoured towards Australia As the referee blew the whistle to commence the 2024 World Cup Final the intensity rose from the very first second as both sides fired early shots at goal would strike first opening the scoring in the fourth minute before scoring a second just two minutes later giving the Americans a 2-0 advantage Goalkeeper Katelyn Smith was proving immense in between the posts as she repeatedly turned the USA attack away but it was her brilliant solo moment shortly before halftime which broke the match wide-open Smith sent the ball into the air from inside her own goal with enough precision to find the back of the USA net opening the scoring for the CommBank ParaMatildas Australia had a chance to equalise before half-time through a spot-kick leaving the USA side ahead 2-1 at the break The second half commenced with a ‘let’s go Aussies’ chant ringing around the venue that proved to have a positive effect on the CommBank ParaMatildas who shot out of the blocks as they chased down the lead Katelyn Smith was offered a chance of redemption and took it with both hands as a second penalty was awarded to Australia and this time Smith made no mistake of leveling the scores Smith completed her hattrick and put Australia in the driver's seat in the 33rd minute when she once again successfully shot from inside her own goal to give the CommBank ParaMatildas the lead for the first time in the match Celebrations started early for the Australians as they continued to rack up the score late in the match with Annmarie de Uriarte and Georgia Beikoff joining in on the action and scoring three goals between them As the final whistle bellowed around Futbol Salou the CommBank ParaMatildas erupted with emotion as they were officially crowned World Champions for the first time in Australian history Published: Invalid Date TOURISTS in a Spanish holiday hotspot were forced to wade through streets submerged in water after 'severe floods' struck Salou in northeastern Spain was hit with heavy rain and thunderstorms last night resulting in water gushing through the streets of the town September weather in the Catalan city is usually sunny with temperatures in the high 20s, making it popular among Irish holiday makers there is currently a severe weather alert for rainfall in parts of the Salou and Tarragona areas following major flooding last night A severe rain alert is enforced when there is 120mm of rain over a 12-hour accumulated period There is also a moderate thunderstorm warning active in the region Water can be seen lapping at the doors of buildings on the side of the street while objects float along the water Sharing the video on Facebook, Donegal Weather Channel said: "Severe flooding in Salou in Spain’s northeastern Costa Daurada, in the Tarragona province last night. "The area was hit by heavy rain and thunderstorm." Despite further rain in the region tonight it is expected to clear to dry conditions with some cloud and sun from tomorrow Irish holidaymakers were quick to share their horror stories from the extreme weather in the comments of the post One Sligo sunworshipper revealed they just escaped the water that flooded their hotel The wrote: "Thankfully got out of the lower part in time. Another Galway tourist confirmed it was still pouring in the region today It is expected to rain in Salou until about 2am tonight, when the weather will finally calm down for holiday makers Temperatures for tomorrow will sit at 24C up from the 21C seen today and it will remain dry and cloudy Dry again on Monday in Salou with temperatures shooting right up to 27C rain is set to return on Tuesday with temperatures back down to 22C Rainfall looks to be less severe on Tuesday clearing into just a cloudy but dry day on Wednesday For the rest of the week the sun will make a return for dry weather with temperatures climbing back up to 28C ``It couldn't have been much different in Ur 5,000 years ago: the same painstakingly created bricks ... the same spaces around a courtyard, the same walls, the same transition from light to dark, the same cold after heat, the same starry nights, same fears, same dreams ...´´. Aldo van Eyck. The house is located in an urbanization on the outskirts of Salou that is articulated around the Archaeological Park of Villa Romana de Barenys, a building from the 1st century BC. destined for the production of ceramics for the construction and the elaboration of amphorae, used to export Tarragona wine to different parts of the Empire. © José HeviaA single action can explain the house: closing oneself to the closest environment, a generic place without many attributes, and founding an intimate and pleasant habitable place for María José, a woman with Andalusian roots who wants to enjoy her recent retirement in a new house that transports her to the inhabited spaces of her childhood. the refuge that Maria José had dreamed of to share important moments with family and friends the desired space that connects with the memory of the place and evokes its land and its roots You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email A 15-year-old Irish holidaymaker has been arrested on suspicion of raping an 18-year-old tourist also from Ireland in a Spanish holiday resort The youth was held hours after the alleged sex attack in the Costa Dorada resort of Salou just south of the city of Tarragona He has already been remanded to a youth detention centre after appearing before a judge pending an ongoing criminal probe Detectives are said to have tracked him down to the unnamed Salou hotel where he was staying after his alleged victim gave officers a description of the suspect and told them he had been wearing an all-inclusive resort wristband She has now flown back to Ireland after giving police a statement and ratifying her complaint in front of the same youth court judge the 15-year-old appeared before after his arrest The regional Mossos d’Esquadra police force confirmed the September 2 arrest today after news of the detention filtered out A spokesman for the force said: “I can confirm a minor has been arrested on suspicion of a sexual assault in Salou the night of September 1 to 2 I am not in a position to offer any more information given the fact the suspect is a minor.” A source close to the inquiry confirmed the youth was Irish The alleged victim has been described as Irish in local reports The pair are understood to have met in a pub in Salou during a night out The youth detention centre where the Irish boy is being held has been identified as Can Llupia described locally as an educational centre for minors Police are said to have been forced to work “round-the-clock” to make the arrest knowing the suspect was on holiday He was due to return to Ireland with his family three days after the alleged sex assault The possibility he could eventually be tried in Ireland if he ends up being charged has not been ruled out It is not clear whether his family has remained in Spain His alleged victim is believed to have returned to Ireland on September 4 A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said: “The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.” Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Murphy – who scored more goals against Thailand than in his entire 19 game career – was almost untouchable as he led his side to victory off the back of his powerful left foot and precision in the air The match also saw Canberran Luc Launder and West Australian Rafferty Bacon start for the CommBank Pararoos for the first time in their careers in what was an important victory for Australia’s World Cup Campaign The match started on a knife's edge as both teams fought tooth and nail for the advantage It wasn’t until the 12th minute that Murphy scored his first of the day with a powerful long-range strike the goalkeeper couldn’t handle Thailand found the equaliser seconds before the half-time whistle and entered the sheds with the scores locked 1-all With everything to play for in the second half it was clear the Australian’s wouldn’t leave the result up to fate and pressed Thailand’s defence from the kick-off The aggressive mindset paid dividends early in the half as Murphy scored his second following a pinpoint free kick from Alessandro La Verghetta to once again give Australia the lead The New South Welshman then secured his hattrick in perfect fashion – intercepting a stray Thailand pass and pounding the ball into the bottom corner of the net from distance Australia looked like a different side playing with freedom now that scoreboard pressure had faded Murphy added yet another goal to his highlight reel scoring off a free kick from just inside the halfway line in what could only be described as a screamer It wasn’t until Australia held a 4-1 benefit until another Australian put their name on the scoring sheet after Luc Launder scored in his World Cup debut CommBank Pararoos Head Coach Kai Lammert then looked to the bench in the 51st minute bringing on Ben Roche and Jeremy Boyce with Christian Bitsikas earning his first World Cup appearance and Christian Bitsikas replacing David Barber in goal Australia departed the field at Futbol Salou with an important 5-1 victory in their second match of the tournament The CommBank Pararoos will now face the Netherlands on Friday 15 November at 3.30pm CET (1.30am AEDT) in the final match of the group stage The Sunday TimesFinding a £400 holiday abroad in August is like England winning the Euros: highly unlikely but with infuriating glimmers of hope to keep you unrealistically optimistic finding such a holiday this summer can be done — you’ll just have to be as flexible as an acrobat on timing able to stay into school termtime and happy with a pre-dawn journey to the airport Take easyJet Holidays’ seven-nighter in the Spanish town of Salou on the Costa Dorada — cheap’n’cheerful but ever so charming The Costa Dorada (Golden Coast) is the stretch of Catalan coastline south of Barcelona — for this holiday you’d fly into the lesser-known Reus airport sunlit paths (so bring your trainers) and seductive bays in palest powder blue There’s a bit of nightlife buzz in Salou (students and twentysomethings fill the bars) but it’s balanced with plenty of family-friendly atmosphere and townspeople basking on the beach does feels somewhat like a throwback to the golden age of Spanish tourism being a wedding-cake stack of curvaceous white balconies overhanging a free-form pool But if you like your buildings architecture slightly retro you’ll find it delightful — and it’s mercifully smart It’s a six-minute walk to the nearest beach a sweep of champagne-pale sand to which locals flock in summer with crumbling ochre rocks and pines leading to paved clifftop paths You could simply ping-pong back and forth between the hotel’s chilled pool terrace and the sandy beaches nearby (also including Vilafortuny but you’ll get a lot out of exploring the more rugged parts of the sun-kissed coastline too See it on sailing or kayaking jaunts with Club Nautic Salou or while walking the 5½-mile coastal path from Pilons to the lighthouse on Cap Salou Along this trail you’ll see Antoni Rosselló’s dramatic Sail sculpture human-sized succulents and broad Mediterranean views — great for hunting out your beach trip for the following day You might also drop by the lovely coastal town of Tarragona or head out for a chic waterfront lunch in neighbouring Cambrils a cousin of paella made using vermicelli noodles and a rich seafood broth If you’re tempted to go further afield there is wine-tasting just inland around the Priorat region (about an hour’s drive from Salou) which is all vine-striped hillsides and russet-roofed farmhouses There is quite a lot bundled into this package but the trade-off for that sparkling price is a room-only board basis If you are desperate for breakfast at your digs you could add it on for £63pp for the week but we’d probably opt for a wander into Salou where there is a handful of bakeries and brunch spots on your doorstep — perhaps even go for a takeaway croissant and coffee on the beach This article contains affiliate links that can earn us revenue • Return Luton-Reus flights with easyJet, departing on August 31• 23kg hold luggage• Shuttle bus transfers • Seven nights’ room only with balcony or terrace (easyjet.com) If you’re inspired and have more cash to splash try one of these … Become a subscriber and along with unlimited digital access to The Times and The Sunday Times you can enjoy a collection of travel offers and competitions curated by our trusted travel partners Sign up for our Times Travel newsletter and follow us on Instagram and X A 15-year-old Irish holidaymaker arrested on suspicion of raping an 18-year-old compatriot in a Spanish holiday resort will be brought back to Ireland who had been arrested for sexually assaulting the girl in Salou is being held in a juvenile centre in Barcelona the girl who was allegedly attacked went to the Mossos police station in the town to file a complaint,” the network is reporting she identified the bracelet that her attacker was wearing marked with the name of the hotel where he was staying with his family a piece of information that would have been key to his subsequent arrest.” Quoting sources from the Mossos d'Escuadra the alleged attacker "has made himself available to the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office" and "is currently in custody" at the Can Llupià Educational Justice Centre the police force has been gathering information “through witnesses” and expect that “thanks to the agreements at European level" the minor will be made available to Irish authorities all the prosecution will be carried out in Ireland," police sources have been quoted as saying is reporting that the Mossos d'Esquadra arrested the 15-year-old Irish teenager in Salou (Tarragona) for allegedly raping a compatriot near the hotel where they were both staying alerted the authorities of the attack and informed the officers that the attacker was wearing the bracelet of the complex where she was also staying,” they are reporting “The details provided by the young woman led to the arrest of the alleged perpetrator a few hours after the incident The arrest took place at the establishment where both the victim and the aggressor were spending a few days on holiday with their families.” the Tarragona Juvenile Prosecutor's Office ordered the minor's admission to the Can Llupià juvenile justice centre (Barcelona) as a precautionary measure “Police sources have confirmed that the attack took place on Monday after the two Irish tourists met in a pub in the coastal town,” Cronica Global states the minor allegedly attacked the young compatriot and left the place “The victim called 112 and was treated on the spot by the Mossos d'Esquadra and the health services who collected several pieces of evidence of the sexual assault “Thanks to the description provided by the young woman the officers from the Tarragona Investigation Unit and the Salou Citizen Security Unit were able to locate the minor The suspect was arrested and admitted to the juvenile justice centre in Barcelona.” “he would have returned to Ireland with his family on Thursday “The same sources point out that there are judicial mechanisms that could allow the case to be tried in the country of origin of the victim and the alleged aggressor,” Cronica Global added The regional Mossos d’Esquadra police force had earlier confirmed the September 2 arrest after news of the detention filtered out A well-placed source close to the inquiry confirmed the youngster was Irish Please check your inbox to verify your details Now download the free app for all the latest Sunday World News, Crime, Irish Showbiz and Sport. 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Volume 6 - 2015 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2015.00604 This article is part of the Research TopicLymphocytes in MS and EAE: more than just a CD4+ worldView all 17 articles Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system characterized by focal demyelination patches associated with inflammatory infiltrates containing T lymphocytes CD4+ T cells have been recognized as playing a major role in the disease which has led to the development of several therapies interest has recently developed in the involvement of CD8+ T cells in MS following the analysis of infiltrating T cells in human brain lesions A broad range of evidence now suggests that the pathological role of this T cell subset in MS may have been underestimated we summarize the literature implicating CD8+ T cells in the pathophysiology of MS We present data from studies in the fields of genetics mainly in humans but also in animal models of MS this strongly suggests that CD8+ T cells may be major effectors in the disease process and that the development of treatments specifically targeting this subset would be germane the presence of CD8+ T cells in MS lesions MHC-I alleles and their additive effect on MS risk with MHC-II alleles CD8+ T cells seem more likely than CD4+ T cells to mediate CNS damage in particular through their cytotoxic and proinflammatory properties Infiltrating T cells are mainly CD8+ T cells and express GZM-B The line in the pictures indicates 20 μm Stars show CD3+CD8+GZM-B+ and arrows show CD3+CD8−GZM-B− cells these results suggest a specific enrichment of effector memory CD8+ T cells in the CNS compartment in MS and place them as disease effectors as well as on the mechanisms allowing T cell entry into the brain highlight CD8+ T cells’ potential role in the development of MS Numerous studies have analyzed the T cell repertoire allowing the identification of reactive T cells without the need to know the recognized antigen and this expanded T cell population can be identified within the total T cell pool These data strongly suggest antigen-driven selection or activation processes and identify these infiltrating CD8+ T cells as disease effectors these data strongly suggest an implication of oligoclonal T cells Using CDR3 spectratyping and high-throughput sequencing we showed for the first time that the CSF repertoire mirrors that of the CNS also similar to that of blood CD8+ T cells This further evinces the involvement of CSF and blood expanded CD8+ T cells in MS and further identifies CSF expanded T cells as good surrogates for infiltrating T cells a specific enrichment of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)-specific CD8+ T cells being observed in the CSF of MS patients These results evince the existence of a pool of CD8+ T cells able to damage the CNS however the triggering events as well as the antigens recognized remain unclear necessitating the development of other methods in order to isolate and study the relevant T cells Animal models depending on CD8+ T cells are, thus, relatively recent, and their study may shed new light on the mechanisms involving these cells in disease development (Table 2) Summary of EAE models used to study CD8+ T cells In human, the in vitro production of IL-17 is restricted to CD161-expressing cells (76). These cells have been shown to be present in CNS lesions of MS patients and the majority of them produce IFNγ (IL-17 staining was not performed on these samples) (32). In addition, an enrichment of CD8+CD161hi in the blood of MS patients has also been evidenced, suggesting a specific involvement in the disease (32) Other IL-17-producing CD8+ T cell subsets have been described (96), with different markers, such as MCAM (97) but further research is necessary to decipher their involvement in MS pathogenesis Steps to elucidate to better understand CD8+ autoreactivity mechanisms in MS disease A peripheral inflammation induced by pathogens (such as EBV) could occur in case of uncontrolled infection This can lead to the activation or reactivation of CD8+ T cells and the expression of several molecules implicated in adhesion the BBB could overexpress adhesion and chimoattractant molecules leading to the entry of CD8+ T cells into the CNS CD8+ T cells could be reactivated by resident APC presenting target Ag(s) This could lead to the clonal expansion of CD8+ T cells along with the secretion of proinflammatory molecules CD8+ T cells could be able to mediate damage to resident cells and axons potentially by the recognition of CNS derived peptides Ag: antigen; GZM-B: granzyme-B; BBB: blood–brain barrier; CNS: central nervous system; MS: multiple sclerosis; EBV: Epstein–Barr virus; APC: antigen-presenting cell; TCR: T-cell receptor; MCAM: melanoma cell adhesion molecule; VCAM-1: vascular cell adhesion molecule 1; DC: dendritic cell; MHC-I: major histocompatibility complex I; CCR2: C–C chemokine receptor type 2; CCL2: C–C chemokine ligand 2; IFNγ: interferon γ; IL-17: interleukin-17 The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis; EBV Disclaimer: All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher 94% of researchers rate our articles as excellent or goodLearn more about the work of our research integrity team to safeguard the quality of each article we publish