GateDrop.com Lucas Coenen delivered a standout performance over the weekend winning his second MXGP overall on the bounce In Portugal he secured three moto wins and continuing his impressive adaptation to the premier MXGP class who stepped up to the 450cc machinery this year showed maturity and composure under pressure and credited strong starts and experience as key factors in his success “I was lucky because in timed practice I got pole position and then I took the advantage in the qualifying race with a good start,” Coenen explained so I passed him and it meant for Sunday I was on pole.” That inside gate pick proved crucial on race day as Coenen nailed two perfect starts to lead both motos from the front I was feeling it and I was a bit scared about my line choice three moto wins for the weekend is not bad Adapting to the demanding conditions and the power of the 450cc bike has been a process but one Coenen is beginning to feel more comfortable with last year I felt horrible in these conditions I think I feel better in these conditions with the 450cc than the 250cc The transition to MXGP has required a shift in approach particularly with the depth of talent in the field I’m gaining confidence also in myself Having good starts and leading up front with people pushing it’s a tough class because everybody is fast Coenen acknowledged the fierce level of competition in MXGP where every position is fought for with intensity “They are really consistent in the MXGP class and they never give up for position the starts in the MXGP class are so important it’s more important on the 450cc because everybody is so close there are maybe ten guys from today who can get the holeshot and win and maybe I finish tenth because everybody’s the same speed.” Coenen also expressed pride in representing Belgium on the world stage “It was nice last weekend that I won again since 2018 for Belgium I didn’t know it until somebody told me “Now we’re going for Belgium also in MX2 with my brother and Liam Lucas Coenen is proving that he belongs among the elite in MXGP the future looks increasingly bright for the young Belgian talent as he battles for the MXGP world title as a rookie Nestled in the heart of Portugal's central region Águeda spans an area of 335 km² and is home to approximately 47 000 residents over 60% of Águeda's territory is forested with 11% included in the Natura 2000 Network and protected areas under the RAMSAR Convention The city is recognised as one of the world’s top 100 sustainable destinations and has been awarded by the International Awards for Liveable Communities as the best city for its population category.  Águeda’s leadership in sustainability is deeply rooted in its commitment to global and European initiatives The city was one of the first municipalities to join the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy and has embraced the European Green Deal Águeda has also implemented Local Agenda 21 under the Aalborg Charter and joined international efforts such as the Mayors for Peace Its alignment with the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals is tracked annually ensuring steady progress in addressing climate change environmental preservation and social equity The jury of the European Green Leaf Award 2026 praised Águeda’s comprehensive approach to sustainability emphasising how the city integrates culture as a catalyst for its green transition By adopting the principles of ‘think global Águeda engages its community in building a greener future through participatory projects businesses and local organisations are encouraged to understand the significant impact of daily choices fostering collective action for a sustainable city.  Recent efforts have focused on diversifying its industry towards high-tech and green economy sectors The city has made strides in promoting environmental quality within its industrial parks including the creation of an energy community Águeda has launched a voluntary certification programme for environmentally friendly businesses and commerce with over 150 companies already participating.  Águeda demonstrates how a city can seamlessly blend economic growth cultural vitality and environmental stewardship to create a vibrant sustainable future for its residents and beyond.  Águeda is a signatory of the Green City Accord a European initiative dedicated to fostering greener With Tim Gajser out injured with a shoulder injury it is all to play for in MXGP in Agueda with Romain Febvre and Lucas Coenen seeing a huge opportunity along with Glenn Coldenhoff Maxime Renaux got passed fit and will be behind the gate looking to gain some points and Jeffrey Herlings is coming off a race in France on Thursday with only one day’s break The leading four in MX2 are separated by just 30 points and a double victory at the last round saw Simon Laengenfelder close to within just three of series leader and defending Champion Kay de Wolf, while Andrea Adamo and Everts are still very much in striking distance Lucas Coenen and Andrea Adamo ruled proceedings for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at a muddy Agueda for the Portuguese Grand Prix and the seventh round of 2025 MXGP The Belgian and Italian won their Qualification Heats and the difficult and demanding motos in MXGP and MX2 for an ‘orange wash’ with KTM SX-F technology The team rolled into Agueda fresh from their double victory success two weeks previously in Switzerland where Lucas Coenen and Simon Laengenfelder triumphed in their respective categories for the first time this season The crew were slightly apprehensive of another grim weather forecast and a repeat of the mudder from 2024 The showers poured on Saturday for the Qualification Heats Andrea Adamo emerged from the slick mud with his second MX2 Pole Position with Sacha Coenen in P2 and Laengenfelder obtaining points for P5 Lucas Coenen profited from his decent start to ease to another Saturday victory (his second of 2025) Jeffrey Herlings was 2nd until a last lap slip and was then clipped by another rider and was lucky to escape injury aside from a painful torso that affected his Sunday speed Heavy rain in the morning flooded the track and forced a delay to the MX2 and MXGP program Sunshine appeared in the afternoon and helped to improve the conditions but the track was still very rutted and boggy applying a slice of fortune to the final results sheets Lucas Coenen threaded his way through the red ooze for the holeshot and an early lead in the first MXGP race and then withheld pressure from Romain Febvre to grasp his fifth consecutive checkered flag third GP moto win in succession and fourth of the campaign In a drier second outing (later hit by another shower) the Belgian starlet again edged the holeshot with his KTM 450 SX-F and again led Febvre to go 1-1-1 Two weeks after becoming the youngest winner ever in the premier class Coenen now has three podiums and is P3 in the championship Herlings fought his way to 10th and then registered a 7th in the second moto for 9th overall and more progress considering the lack of an off-season Sacha Coenen led for the first three laps but then a pair of crashes put him down to 19th Adamo crafted a margin ahead of Kay De Wolf and Simon Laengenfelder Even through the German had to ditch his goggles with ten minutes he was still able to confirm the runner-up spot nearly 13 seconds behind Adamo The Italian holeshotted the second moto and then carefully stalked Coenen until making the pass for the lead at mid-race distance The teammates took a 1-2 with Laengenfelder making it to the line in 4th after recovering from a first lap spill Adamo celebrated his third victory and his fourth podium appearance from the last five events – closing to just 10 points from the peak of the MX2 table – while Laengenfelder also lifted his fourth trophy of 2025 and is only 4 points from the red plate Coenen was 7th overall and is 6th in the standings Another meeting for the European Championship and the EMX125 and EMX250 categories meant a further weekend of competition and learning for both the Racestore KTM Factory Rookies Team (EMX125 with the KTM 125 SX) and Gabriel SS24 KTM Factory Juniors squad (EMX250 with the KTM 250 SX-F) Nicolo Alvisi and Aron Katona scored an impressive 1-2 in the first EMX125 moto on Saturday but the deluge of rain made the surface worse to deal with on Sunday Alvisi was 7th for the second step of the podium while Katona DNF-ed (taking 11th overall) but still leads the championship by 26 points Gyan Doensen raced to a 7-17 for 10th in EMX250 After a successful inauguration in 2024 with the Grand Prix of Galicia the tight circuit in Lugo will now host the Spanish GP next weekend EMX250 will also travel with the FIM world championship classes while EMX125 next comes to the gate in France for round nine of MXGP 1st and 1st for 1st overall in MXGP: “A really good weekend The rain made the track so sketchy and I was all over the place but it was a positive first moto; good start and I tried to ride smart It was hard to handle all those edges in the ruts with the 450 but we made it happen In the second moto I managed the pressure from Romain and I was a bit nervous at times but I’m so happy to win again 10th and 7th for 9th overall in MXGP: “Yesterday we were quite hopeful until the crash in the Heat when I was thinking about pushing for the lead I was hit by another rider and bruised my ribs and had a sore elbow I was struggling with the ribs today and I could feel every bump We could finish 10-7 and that’s not what we wanted from this GP but after Saturday I think it was OK I’ll definitely be 100% for the next race and I hope to be closer to that top five.” 1st and 1st for 1st overall in MX2: “I rode well and that put me in a good position for today which was really important with the weather In the first moto the conditions were crazy but the second moto was not too bad 2nd and 4th for 3rd overall in MX2: “So much mud It was really hard to pass in the first moto there was a lot of water and even though they worked on the track there was only one line It was difficult but I could get Kay for 2nd I folded the front on the first lap of the second moto and had to come from last I had a good feeling on the bike though and unfortunately I ran out of tear-offs which made overtaking a challenge 19th and 2nd for 7th overall: “Better than the last GP We made quite a lot of changes to the set-up of the bike in the last two weeks and I was feeling good on Saturday I had a comfortable lead in the first moto but just jumped a little off track and got stuck in a mud pile Andrea was a bit faster today but P2 is more of what we need.” Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager: “I’m really really proud of this win and career milestone for Andrea When he came into the team we could see that he has a lot of heart and is a hard worker and after winning the championship then having a difficult year and to come back and do well in this season I cannot be prouder In MXGP we know that these conditions can see Jeffrey Herlings in ‘beast mode’ but we have to understand that he is not there yet to ride at his full potential I am confident that we are not far away and we will be fighting for podiums soon.” Jeffrey Herlings was closing the gap to leader Lucas Coenen in the final couple of laps of a muddy MXGP qualifying race in Agueda when it all went wrong Herlings got cross-rutted and fell over the brow of the hill as Herlings scrambled to get back to his bike Romain Febvre collided with Herlings knocking the Dutchman over and crashing himself Febvre eventually took third with Herlings seventh as Coenen took the win *update Herlings has now posted an injury update saying he has a suspected broken ribs but will try and ride tomorrow! More here it was a tough moto and a good start was key It was Simone Mancini who got the holeshot on his Fantic and he was looking superb pulling out a big lead at the front of the field The three championship contenders all started pretty much together outside the top five but they were able to make quick passes It was Reisulis who was on the move – he didn’t seem to mind the conditions there was a ten seconds gap to cut down to Mancini was able to catch him and took an impressive win Bobby Bruce was riding well but had a crash when he was in fourth – hopefully he is okay Garcia and Zanocz were able to get back to third and fourth respectively Nico Greutmann had a crash when he was in third so got demoted down to fifth Billy Askew had a solid ride to bring home tenth Race Two: There was a downpour just before the start of the race which saw conditions the toughest they’ve been all weekend Janis quickly got himself to the lead and started to pull away at the front in brutal conditions – but he had two crashes – he could still manage to win though The Latvian said he actually dislocated his shoulder in the first crash so was just trying to survive after that but still won Noel Zanocz managed three crashes but still finished second on his JM Honda machine Nico Greutmann was second and was on for a podium but had to stay there – he ended up crashing which allowed Zanocz into second Garcia rode solid for fourth with Adrien Petit rounding out the top five Bobby Bruce was in the top three at the start but eventually ended up twelfth with Billy Askew having issues which meant a DNF MXGP qualifying race: It was a pretty chaotic MXGP qualifying race Romain Febvre was leading the way around the first corner but then had a small tip over a couple of corners later dropping him down the order That allowed Lucas Coenen to get into the front and he rode a controlled Herlings was second and it looked like a 1-2 for KTM but then he cross rutted on the final lap and crashed – Febvre then hit Herlings as he couldn’t avoid him Vlaanderen ended up a strong second with Febvre bringing home a third position Kevin Brumann had the race of his life to bring home an amazing fourth after Kevin Horgmo also crashed on the last lap Despite miserable conditions and an extremely difficult track at just 18 years old who delivered perfect riding in both motos to take the MXGP win and underline that he is now a threat for this title with Tim Gajser still out injured Coenen controlled both motos despite the conditions and the ever present presence of Romain Febvre who didn’t let Coenen run away but when push came to shove it was Coenen who didn’t make any mistakes showing calmness under pressure that belies his age Romain Febvre still had a good day and now takes the red plate and both riders were the class of the field all weekend once Jeffrey Herlings hit the deck on Saturday Herlings battled through the pain of a suspected broken rib to go 10-7 for ninth overall with a small crash while sixth ending his hopes of a top five but it was Ruben Fernandez who delivered the podium on Sunday with two great rides keeping Honda shining brightly despite a tough couple of weeks 43 points behind Febvre in the championship didn’t expect it coming in with the mud then I think he made a mistake and the last lap was the best of the whole weekend (pressure free).” In MX2 Andrea Adamo blitzed both motos in a brilliant ride and the Italian might just be in better form than he was when he won the world championship in 2023 Sacha Coenen led moto one until he got stuck in the mud and Adamo controlled the race making the pass and controlling the gap until the chequered flag to move withing striking distance of Kay de Wolf and Simon Längenfelder in the world championship standings De Wolf came away with second overall but it came down the the last lap of race two after Längenfelder came from a turn two crash to almost catch De Wolf for third a pass would have given the German second overall but he had to be content with third overall on the same points as the reigning world champ Längenfelder and Adamo for the MX2 world title after Liam Everts had an uncharacteristic disaster in the mud crashing numerious times in moto one after a good start and getting stuck in the mud and another costly DNF Everts is now 59 back of De Wolf in fourth the DNF’s in Arco and Agueda have really affected his championship aspirations Romain Febvre set the pace in MXGP over Glenn Coldenhoff and the impressive Kevin Horgmo Ruben Fernandez was fourth with Calvin Vlaanderen rounding out the top five Lucas Coenen was sixth with Jeffrey Herlings in sixth but the times are close Sacha Coenen set the pace over Honda HRC rider Kay de Wolf was third fastest on his Nestaan Husqvarna over his team mate Simon Laengenfelder rounded out the top five but the times are super close Liam Everts was leading the way but then crashed on the first lap – followed by two more crashes That allowed Sacha Coenen to get to the lead and he had a massive lead but then went over the bars That saw Adamo in the lead but he had De Wolf for company and Längenfelder as all three were close that allowed Adamo to get away and the Italian ended up comfortably bringing it home for the win De Wolf and Längenfelder were going at it the whole race and on the final lap after de Wolf made a mistake the German was able to take second The championship battle is well and truly on Quentin Prugnieres didn’t mind the tough conditions as he finished a superb fourth after Mathis Valin had a small tip over but he still salvaged sixth with Rick Elzinga strong for fifth Liam Everts was able to finish eleventh despite all the crashes Race Two: Coenen had the early lead and was riding well on his Factory KTM Adamo was sat in second and never let the gap get over thee seconds The Italian then caught and passed Coenen to win – the perfect weekend going 1-1-1 for his fifth GP overall win Coenen stayed up right and brought home second Längenfelder had got a good start and then went down The German was on a real charge as he came from last to fourth and was right on de Wolf on the last lap The world champion did hold on for third though Valin had a strong ride for fifth on his GP return ahead of Cas Valk There’s now only ten points between the top three riders – an exciting time in the championship chase Race One: Lucas Coenen and Romain Febvre both got away at the front and were a similar pace – they weren’t ever really separated more than three seconds Febvre did make a move but the young Belgian read it like a book and managed to pass him straight back Febvre had too much to do on the last lap and Coenen brought home another impressive race win Ruben Fernandez rode a very lonely third position ahead of the returning Pauls Jonass Brian Bogers was actually running third but had a bizarre crash which looked like he dislocated his shoulder but he still picked up points in eighteenth Maxime Renaux was outside the top twenty on the first lap but rode an amazing race for fifth on his Factory Yamaha – he wasn’t even going to race Glenn Coldenhoff went down at turn one but came back from last to eighth Herlings didn’t look as comfortable as yesterday and is most likely riding in a pain but came home tenth Race Two: The second moto was very similar to race one with Coenen leading the way and not only having to deal with a tough track but also having to deal with Febvre behind him pretty much the whole race Coenen stayed calm and had a superb race to have the perfect weekend in his second MXGP overall win – impressive Febvre now has the red plate and has a 25 points gap over Gajser Fernandez had a good ride for third to get back on the box Vlaanderen had a better moto for fourth with Bonacorsi rounding out the top five Mano Faure set the pace during free practice in Agueda which is dry for the moment The MJC Yamaha rider was seven tenths faster than Aron Katona who is in control of the championship Nicolo Alvisi was third fastest with Gennaro Utech fourth and Filippo Mantovani rounding out the top five Cole McCullough was sixth fastest ahead of Francesco Bellei Fingers crossed the conditions stay dry over the weekend the seventh round of the Motocross World Championship season with both MXGP and MX2 classes hitting the track in Águeda After Lucas Coenen (Red Bull KTM) dominated in Switzerland making history as the youngest-ever MXGP winner the premier class championship is currently led by Tim Gajser (Honda HRC) The Slovenian has 305 points but will not be competing in the MXGP of Portugal due to injury This leaves him vulnerable to second-placed Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) Simon Längenfelder (Red Bull KTM) took a commanding win in Frauenfeld he arrives in Portugal second in the standings just three points behind the reigning champion and current leader The Águeda track will also host two European championships: EMX250 led by Janis Reisulis (Team VHR VRT Yamaha); and EMX125 where Arón Katona (Racestore KTM) tops the standings Tickets for the MXGP of Portugal are available on BOL via this link and at the usual physical outlets such as CTT Joel Evans died following a serious crash during the third round of the Australian ProMX – the national motocross championship of Australia Tom Vialle clinched victory at the Pittsburgh round of the AMA Supercross 250SX East taking over the championship lead with just one race left in the season Cooper Webb won the third-to-last round of the AMA Supercross in the premier class 450 SX – held this Saturday at the Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh Justin Barcia will not return to compete in the 2025 AMA Supercross 450 SX season due to an injury suffered in East Rutherford last week Simon Längenfelder sealed his second win of the day at the MXGP of Switzerland in the MX2 Motocross World Championship clinching the overall victory in Frauenfeld © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Calvin Vlaanderen set the pace in the MXGP morning warm up Romain Febvre was second fastest less than half a second off the pace Maxime Renaux put in the third quickest time ahead of Brian Bogers with Pauls Jonass rounding out the top five Jeffrey Herlings was seventh fastest with Lucas Coenen sixteenth Kay de Wolf set the pace on his Nestaan Husqvarna over Sacha Coenen Oriol Oliver put in a very good lap to go third fastest Valerio Lata was fourth with Andrea Adamo rounding out the top five The sun may have lit up the Águeda circuit this weekend but it was Lucas Coenen who truly brought the heat The Belgian KTM rider dominated both motos with authority securing the overall win at the Grand Prix of Portugal with a perfect score Coenen took control after the holeshot and never looked back crossing the finish line ahead of Romain Febvre (Kawasaki) and Rúben Fernández (Honda) The second moto followed a similar script: another strong start and another convincing win for Coenen finishing 10.991 seconds ahead of Febvre and 28.685 seconds ahead of Fernández while Febvre collected 44 and Fernández 40 Andrea Bonacorsi and Pauls Jonass rounded out the top five with 31 points each The Águeda round also brought changes to the championship standings Romain Febvre now takes over the red plate with 330 points benefiting from the absence of former leader Tim Gajser who missed the round due to injury and remains on 305 points Lucas Coenen climbs to third overall with 287 points Coenen heads to the next round in Lugo full of confidence where Gajser is expected to return — setting the stage for an even more intense battle at the top Tim Gajser will miss the MXGP of Portugal due to injury But there is also positive news: Maxime Renaux has been cleared to compete in this round of.. leader of the MXGP Motocross World Championship will not be present at the seventh round of the season taking place this weekend.. Lucas Coenen secured his first-ever win in the premier class of the MXGP Motocross World Championship this Monday at the MXGP of Switzerland – and did so by.. Lucas Coenen claimed victory in the first race of the MXGP of Switzerland a round of the MXGP World Motocross Championship in Frauenfeld Anthony Agueda recalls the Christmas mornings of his childhood — spent working on his family’s dairy farm with his siblings require around-the-clock care,” Agueda said Alberto Dairy has been in Agueda’s family for three generations “My grandfather immigrated here at 19 from the Azores islands in Portugal He worked three jobs in agriculture and went back after five years They moved back to America and started the dairy in 1981.” Agueda and his family have maintained a close relationship as they’ve worked together to run the family farm It was Agueda’s grandfather who taught him how to properly feed cows and his father who taught him about cow care When Agueda was notified he had been selected as one of the recipients of this year’s CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement his grandparents were the first people he shared the news with the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement is the California State University’s highest recognition for students personal accomplishments and community service Agueda will be recognized by the California State University system as one of 23 students (one from each campus) to receive this award at a formal ceremony at the CSU Chancellor’s office in Long Beach at about 4:15 p.m Agueda is completing his final year of undergraduate studies at Fresno State Agueda has been active in the agricultural community serving with Fresno State’s Agricultural Business Club and Dairy Science Club and California Dairy Leaders Program as well as volunteering with Stanislaus County Farm Bureau and California Milk Advisory Board Agueda has hosted virtual dairy farm tours for students nationwide and coordinated milk drives during Hunger Action Month for five years personally delivering thousands of gallons of milk to local food banks to support nutritional needs of Valley children “I’m really proud to represent Fresno State and the agricultural community with this award,” Agueda said “It feels important because we come from such an agriculturally sensitive region.” “I am honored to live out [my grandparents’] dream and prove that the huge risk they took has grown into incredible things.” Agueda plans to oversee business operations at Alberto Dairy “Farmers across the state are making great strides in sustainable farming techniques and talking about how we can implement that and reduce pollution My goal is to continue to make the dairy a net-zero operation Agueda will be coordinating a milk drive with the Fresno State Dairy Science Club throughout October Fresno State will compete with various collegiate agricultural programs in the Intercollegiate Give-A-Gallon Challenge to see who can gather and distribute the most milk to their community milk donations can be dropped off at the Gibson Farm Market between 10 a.m For more information on all CSU Trustee Award recipients, visit the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement website Fresno State News Hub is the primary source of information about current events affecting California State University faculty and staff; providing an archive of news articles as well as links to major resources on campus as a service to the university community The Commission announced the winners of the 2026 European Green Cities Awards on Wednesday (27 Nov) with Guimarães (Portugal) taking the European Green Capital prize and the European Green Leaf award for smaller cities going to Águeda (Portugal) and Vaasa (Finland) The 2026 European Green Capital winner was awarded to Guimarães based on its commitment to achieving continuous improvement regarding all sustainable challenges and developments as well as realising comprehensive results in all seven environmental management areas The jury recognised that Guimarães has successfully made sustainability part of its culture with support available across the whole community It was also impressed with how the city connects creativity with science and data and strong connections nationally and in Europe the city can help inspire other cities to maintain their ambitions and continue learning and progressing to a sustainable future for all The jury commended all Green Capital finalist cities for their exceptional accomplishments and dedication They recognised the tough competition among three outstanding candidates and acknowledged that they are an inspiration for other cities impressed the jury with their unique approaches to engaging their communities in the green transition Águeda was praised for its comprehensive and structured approach to sustainability with numerous inspiring measures for all environmental areas Its extensive communication and participatory strategy is supported by online dashboards available to the whole community The jury also recognised art and culture as powerful driving forces behind the sustainable transition the city can count on its local “Green Ambassadors” and is well-connected which enables it to help other cities in Portugal and Europe was commended for its bold ambition to be “Carbon Neutral Vaasa 202X” using its growing energy sector as an incubator and driver for systemic sustainable transitions The jury recognised “the Nordic energy capital” for raising awareness among citizens through energy education from a very young age thanks to which sustainability becomes ingrained in the community the city will continue to be a showcase for using innovative technological solutions to empower and make its citizens greener The jury praised all four Green Leaf finalist cities for their dedication with limited funds They genuinely connected the local community and the city’s administration and are warmly welcomed into the European Green Leaf network as an example to other similar cities Guimarães will be granted a financial prize of €600,000 The award will contribute to the city’s actions aimed at increasing its environmental sustainability as the 2026 European Green Capital will each receive a financial prize of €200,000 A total of 21 cities competed in this edition of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf awards. An international panel of seven independent urban sustainability experts evaluated the applications and shortlisted seven finalist cities The finalists were interviewed by an international jury comprising representatives from the European Commission the Secretariat of the EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy I congratulate the laureate cities of Guimarães and Vaasa for their commitments to ambitious environmental goals and for inspiring others The European Green Capital and European Green Leaf Awards are a recognition Cities are key players in advancing the green transition and I commend the continuous engagement of all participants in promoting a clean and healthy environment so that their citizens enjoy a better quality of life With over 70% of Europeans living in urban areas cities play an important role in the implementation of the European Green Deal leading to an environmental and economic transformation The European Green Capital Award was launched in 2010 by the European Commission to encourage cities to become greener and cleaner and thereby to improve the quality of life for their citizens The Award recognises cities that are committed to achieving the European Green Deal’s ambitious goals and more specifically the Zero Pollution Action Plan The European Green Leaf Award was established to recognise the environmental efforts and achievements of smaller towns and cities (20,000–100,000 inhabitants) Being a European Green Capital or a European Green Leaf city brings many benefits: from increasing the city’s profile to building new alliances attracts investment and builds a better quality of life for citizens Current and previous European Green Cities Award winners EU Environment newsletters deliver the latest updates about the European Commission’s environmental priorities straight to your inbox The EMX250 European Championship is delivering fireworks the title fight couldn’t be tighter: only two points separate the top three riders alongside the MXGP and MX2 classes at the seventh Grand Prix of the year With contrasting styles but evenly matched results and Noel Zanocz are headlining a thrilling start to the season REISULIS: Fast but Facing Techincal Setbacks | Red-Plate Holder | 126 points Last year’s EMX125 Champion kicked off strong After a solid opener in Spain and a dominant 1-1 in France Janis Reisulis (VRT Yamaha Factory) looked ready to take control a muddy crash and mechanical DNFs in Trentino and Switzerland have complicated his path his raw speed has kept him at the top of the standings GARCIA: Gaining Momentum and Closing In | 2nd | 124 points Spaniard Francisco García (BUD Racing Kawasaki) had a rough start crashing out while leading the first moto of the year he’s bounced back with increasingly strong performances His first overall win came in Trentino with a 1-7 scoreline a consistent 3-2 finish moved him within just two points of the lead taking advantage of Reisulis’ latest DNF Garcia sits first in the MX2 French Elite Championship ZANOCZ: Playing the Long Game with Consistency | 3rd | 124 points Hungarian rookie and reigning EMX125 champ Noel Zanocz (JM Honda) has been the most consistent of the trio He finished third overall at the first two rounds and despite a dip in Trentino (7th and 19th in the motos) came back strong in Switzerland with a 5-4 and even battled directly with both of his title rivals but his steady pace keeps him firmly in the title hunt The EMX250 in 2025 isn’t just a three-horse race August Frisk stunned the field in Switzerland scoring a perfect 1-1 to claim his first career victory — and the first-ever EMX250 win for Sweden Others showing serious pace include Nico Greutmann (Cato Husqvarna) who secured a podium in front of his home crowd who continues to fly the flag for Triumph up front Simone Mancini (Fantic Factory) and Gyan Doensen (GabrielSS24 KTM) have already flashed impressive speed RFME Junior GasGas rider Adria Monne joined the podium in Trentino and Ryan Alexanderson — keeps gaining valuable European experience Alexanderson is set to return this weekend after missing two rounds due to visa issues What’s Next: Águeda and a Record-Breaking Calendar Round 5 in Águeda (Portugal) could prove pivotal in the fight for the red plate And it’s just getting started: 9 rounds remain making this the longest season in EMX250 history EMX250 continues to prove it’s the ultimate proving ground for future stars Top 10 EMX250 Standings after Round 4 (of 13) Posted by Paso Robles Press | Nov 14 Steven John Agueda went to be with the Lord on Sunday Steven was a high school star football player at Templeton High School Steven eventually made his home in Valley Center where he worked for 40 years as the operations manager Steven enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson in the mountains and dancing on Friday nights at the Moose Lodge He was always there for anyone and everyone that needed a hand He was very loved by his family and friends.  Steven is now in his forever home in heaven with Jesus His joyful spirit will live in our hearts forever Articles published by Paso Robles Press may be publicly submitted press releases or other forms of media not specifically authored by a member of our News Staff Paso Robles Press is the community’s top-ranked news source for Paso Robles mailing 30,000 monthly copies to our community most-trusted news source for our community Good News • Real News • Your Hometown News Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress Andrea Adamo (KTM) delivered a flawless performance at the Portuguese Grand Prix in Águeda winning both MX2 motos and asserting himself as a title contender with a maximum 50-point haul Adamo surged to the front early and never looked back winning by nearly 28 seconds over Simon Längenfelder (KTM) Championship leader Kay de Wolf (Husqvarna) took third with Sacha Coenen putting pressure on Adamo the Italian held his nerve and claimed another win Adamo claimed 50 points—ten more than both de Wolf and Längenfelder The championship remains extremely tight: de Wolf leads with 328 points followed by Längenfelder (324) and Adamo (318) Adamo’s consistency and composure in Águeda show that the reigning champion is firmly back in the title hunt Simon Längenfelder was the winner of the first race of the MXGP of Switzerland in the MX2 Motocross World Championship Kay de Wolf was the strongest in the MXGP Switzerland qualifying race The rider did not always lead in Frauenfeld Andrea Adamo was the winner of the MXGP of Trentino in the MX2 Motocross World Championship Liam Everts made his mark in the qualifying race for the MXGP of Trento in the MX2 World Championship The battle on Saturday lasted until the very end.. © 2024 Motociclismo - All rights reserved Motociclismo © 2024 Motociclismo - All rights reserved Motociclismo (WTVD) -- A Granville County woman is the first $100,000 winner in a new scratch-off lottery game Elizabeth Agueda Arizmendi of Creedmoor bought a $30 scratch-off and won the first $100,000 prize in a new "Millionaire Bucks" lottery game She purchased her lucky ticket from the Wegmans on Davis Drive in Morrisville After required state and federal tax withholdings ALSO SEE: Triangle Oktoberfest returns to Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheater Latest UpdatesCountries Why Join?IL MagazineFree Daily E-LetterVideoOur ExpertsTestimonialsFAQsTopics Living overseas since 2011 Terry and her husband went on a housesitting assignment to Portugal in 2018 and they knew they’d found a place they wanted to call home It’s no secret that Portugal has become one of the most desirable Although relatively small in size compared to its neighbor Spain, Portugal offers a plethora of living options. While some people never look beyond Lisbon, the country’s lively capital, or Porto there are plenty of small-town options just waiting to be called home Discover why we love a slower pace of life Portugal and info on other European countries in our daily postcard e-letter Simply enter your email address below and we’ll send you a FREE REPORT – Explore the Old World in Laidback Portugal with temperatures averaging between 65 F and 75 F while winters bring abundant rain and above-freezing temperatures a summer day in the north may only reach 65 F A typical winter day in the north might be wet you’ll find abundant sunshine and temperatures in the 70s This fortified border town, located at the mouth of the Minho River, was once the site of battles between Spain and Portugal. With a population of around 17,000, Caminha (camin-yah) is part of a municipality divided into fourteen subdivisions called "freguesias." showcases the remains of this medieval wonder The 17th-century clock tower stands proudly atop one of the three original city gates that has survived while the nearby church invites all to step inside with additional amenities and an international airport Portuguese explorers set sail from here to find new worlds the town gained fame for cod fishing and trade offering a plethora of seafood restaurants and the historic Gil Eannes At the heart of the old town lies Praça da República an enchanting plaza flanked by historic buildings like the Igreja da Misericórdia and the former city hall A 16th-century Renaissance fountain stands at its center Foreigners love Viana do Castelo’s authentic Portuguese charm a shopping center with an English-friendly cinema and more make the city a livable option for expats The middle of Portugal is a bit warmer than the north with summer temperatures reaching into the 80s but winters still bring plenty of rain and cold The town of Tomar (tu-mar) was founded in 1159 when the king gifted a former castle to the Knights Templar The castle was converted into the Convento de Cristo a colossal stronghold and home base of the Knights Templar for nearly 700 years The massive complex took over five decades to complete and is perched on top of a hill overlooking the town While most people visit Tomar to see the convent many fall in love with its charms and decide to stay Tomar invites visitors to witness a celebration like none other Known locally as the Festa dos Tabuleiros (or tray festival) women process through the streets carrying five-foot trays on top of their heads that weigh around fifty pounds each Each tray is made of bread loaves and flowers The charming city of 20,000 has both public and private hospitals Just a short distance from the city center are the river beaches of Montes Tomar The town of Caldas da Rainha (cal-dash-d-hain-yah) The city of 30,000 was founded in the 15th century by Queen Leonor when she discovered some locals bathing in a thermal spring along the roadside Her majesty took advantage of the thermal water which healed an unknown affliction of hers she ordered a hospital to be built on the site The bustling Praça da Fruta hosts a daily fresh produce market while the nearby fish market offers local catches Caldas also features a flea market every Monday and is renowned for its ceramics culture and a multi-level shopping center with English-language movies Óbidos (awe-bee-do-ssh) is one of Portugal’s best-preserved medieval towns cobbled streets lead to charming shops selling the famous ginja liqueur served in chocolate cups a well-preserved castle now operates as a luxurious hotel Óbidos hosts diverse festivals throughout the year from medieval fairs to a whimsical Christmas village enjoying the proximity to Caldas da Rainha’s amenities The Alentejo is the rural interior of Portugal it may be hard for new expats to make friends and be fully immersed in the Portuguese culture and language One of the few places in the Alentejo that does see its share of tourists is Évora. The historic center is a living museum where the ancient Roman Temple of Diana dominates the skyline Part of the wall that once enclosed the city still remains like the fortified gate and the timeworn Arab Kasbah the Chapel of Bones coaxes visitors in to read the eerie inscription pelos vossos esperamos”—“we bones that are here await yours.” Because of the influx of tourists English-speaking locals are easy to find in Évora Expats can expect to find apartments to rent or buy within the city while freestanding houses can be found in rural The city of 50,000 boasts private and public hospitals The closest airport to Évora is in Badajoz The ancient city of Beja (bay-jah) is surrounded by a seemingly endless landscape of agricultural fields and countryside In the center of the old town is a medieval castle with its imposing tower Meander through the castle’s medieval walls and feel like royalty it was here that Julius Caesar signed a peace treaty with the Lusitanian tribes to gain control over the land is the heartbeat of Beja for visitors and locals alike Grab a chair at any cafe and order a coffee and pastry or return for dinner under the stars and sip wine with friends until the sun comes up Life in this traditional working city is slow-paced and calm foreigners can expect to find property to buy with land apartment living is the norm for those who wish to live near the center The closest international airport is a 90-minute drive in Faro In the south is the Algarve which boasts the best weather in the country and sunshine galore was founded in 1774 by the Marquis of Pombal Destroyed by a tsunami following the great earthquake of 1755 the town was reconstructed in just two years following the grid-like design of downtown Lisbon this fishing village of 20,000 is situated between the Guadiana River the town glows with holiday decorations and the most colossal Christmas village in the country The massive design features more than 5,600 figures filling a 2,500-square-foot space in the cultural center babbling brooks run through miniature villages and sounds of people and animals fill the air The town has a private health clinic for medical and dental services Nearby beaches include both river and ocean options and the Spanish border is easily accessible The city of Faro is less than an hour’s drive away In the western Algarve, Lagos (lah-gush) sits along the banks of the Bensafrim River The venerable 17th-century fort that once protected the port stands as a reminder of days gone by The city of 19,000 is a favorite among expats and visitors The golden sands of Praia da Batata (Potato Beach) lure visitors to dip their toes in the water The beach is sheltered from large Atlantic waves A short jaunt from the town center is Ponta da Piedade a dramatic headland of towering limestone cliffs Expats in Lagos enjoy access to both public and private hospitals and numerous smaller shops and restaurants The town has a large international expat community and Faro International Airport is just an hour away Stroll across the picturesque Roman Bridge that spans the slow-moving River Gilão and cherish the view and the sound of a violinist playing nearby set a romantic scene Expats are drawn to Tavira for its authentic charm with modern conveniences like the Gran Plaza shopping center and easy access to the beaches of Tavira Island The nearby cities of Faro and Loulé provide additional healthcare options including private hospitals and specialized clinics Portugal’s small towns offer an affordable high-quality lifestyle with modern conveniences there’s a perfect Portuguese town waiting for you The policy implications of this election will impact your retirement funds you can live comfortably on a budget from $2,000-$3,800 a month (all-in—housing and extras included) Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved 20245:49 PM UTCIn pictures: Deadly wildfires scorch PortugalA wave of deadly wildfires in Portugal has pushed emergency services to the limit [1/35]Locals try to water a terrain during a wildfire in Veiga [2/35]People stare at a wildfire in Agueda [3/35]An airplane drops water on a wildfire [5/35]Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in Agueda [6/35]Trees burn during a wildfire in the vicinity of Soutelo [8/35]A firefighter battles a wildfire in the vicinity of Soutelo [9/35]Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire on a road in Junqueiro [10/35]A woman tries to extinguish a wildfire next to her house in Vilarinho [11/35]A man tries to extinguish a wildfire in Penalva do Castelo [12/35]A woman walks with a bucket of water during a wildfire in Vilarinho [13/35]Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in Canas de Senhorim [14/35]People watch a wildfire in Canas de Senhorim [15/35]Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in Canas de Senhorim [16/35]Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in Canas de Senhorim [17/35]Two women watch a wildfire next to their house in Vilarinho [18/35]A firefighter waits for water to get to the hose during a wildfire in Nelas [19/35]Flames rise during a wildfire in Nelas [20/35]People leave their houses as a wildfire approaches in Veiga More in this CollectionSee all picturesItem 21 of 35 Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in Canas de Senhorim REUTERS/Pedro Nunes[21/35]Firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in Canas de Senhorim © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Rúben Fernández led from start to finish in the MXGP of the Switzerland qualifying race counting towards the MXGP Motocross World Championship wildfires have been raging in central and northern Portugal At least seven people have died and 50 have been injured More than 5,000 firefighters have been mobilised to battle the blazes Photograph: Patrícia de Melo Moreira/AFP/Getty Images Photograph: Diogo Baptista/Sopa/Rex/Shutterstock Photograph: Nasa Aqua/Modis/AFP/Getty Images Agueda Johnston Lady Pirates pose for a photo after winning the Triple J Auto Middle School Softball League Large family crowds filled the Triple J Guam Softball Academy Field last Saturday and Sunday to cheer on their favorite team in the Triple J Auto Middle School Softball League On Saturday the third seed Astumbo Middle School Dragons defeated second seed Oceanview Middle School Knights Johnston Middle School Pirates defeated the fourth seed Benavente Middle School Roadrunners 11-8 Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: aiming to get in tip-top shape for the pirates who call it home “There’s a lot of work to be done–and it’s nice that at this time we’re seeing the work that should’ve been done many years ago actually finally being done,” said Agueda Johnston Middle School’s acting Principal Lisa Paulino a former student and now acting Principal said the Guam Department of Education's multi-million-dollar overhaul is the first major upgrade for the school built in the 1960s which includes roof coating and electrical upgrades,” said Nikolas Cruz Capital Improvement Project Program Manager.  Agueda’s upgrades come with a $9.5 million price tag funded by the $125 million American Rescue Plan But Cruz admits he would’ve liked to see more work included.  “I mentioned the contract isn’t perfect–of course exterior painting is one of the major things I would’ve liked to see as part of this project a replacement of all perimeter fences and gates interior and exterior lights–but of course that comes with a major price tag,” said Cruz And while construction continues during school hours Paulino explains how they’re keeping children out of harm's way.  “Core Tech has been wonderful–they set up all the barriers we have spotters on sight to watch and guide them The kids have been as cooperative as middle schoolers can be,” said Paulino.  began in October and is expected to wrap up in 12 to 14 months Obinna Emelike Obinna Emelike $(document).ready(function(){(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})}); Agueda's Derek Treltas pushes the ball downcourt against the V.S.A Benavente Middle School Roadrunners during the ISA Middle School Boys Basketball Championship game at the BMS Gym in Dededo on Wednesday Agueda Johnston player Phoenix Borja takes it strong to the hoop against the V.S.A Benavente Middle School's Bless Aisek handles the ball against the Agueda Johnston Pirates during the ISA Middle School Boys Basketball Championship game at the BMS Gym in Dededo on Wednesday Agueda's Darrell Camacho shoots from the paint against V.S.A Benavente Roadrunners defense during the ISA Middle School Boys Basketball Championship game at the BMS Gym in Dededo on Wednesday Agueda Johnston Pirates defenders block a shot against a V.S.A Benavente Middle School player during the ISA Middle School Boys Basketball Championship game at the BMS Gym in Dededo on Wednesday Benavente Middle School's Bless Aisek attempts a floater against the Agueda Johnston Pirates during the ISA Middle School Boys Basketball Championship game at the BMS Gym in Dededo on Wednesday Agueda Johnston's Phoenix Borja goes for a layup against the V.S.A The Agueda Johnston Middle School Pirates celebrate their ISA Middle School Boys Basketball Championship victory at the BMS Gym in Dededo on Wednesday Benavente Middle School's Rexson Denchiro calls a play during the ISA Middle School Boys Basketball Championship game at the BMS Gym in Dededo on Wednesday The Agueda Johnston Pirates after winning the ISA Middle School Boys Basketball Championship at the BMS Gym in Dededo on March 23 Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email The World's Largest Santa Claus, measuring around 20 metres high, is illuminated with over 250,000 LEDs, and is recognised by Guinness World Records while the smallest needs to be viewed with a microscope – and both are in Portugal is home to the World's Largest Santa Claus measuring around 20 metres and illuminated with over 250,000 LEDs This gigantic Santa Claus quickly became an icon of the city attracting thousands of visitors annually and putting Águeda on the map of unmissable Christmas destinations in Portugal The idea of ​​creating the World's Biggest Santa Claus came from Águeda's desire to stand out as a unique Christmas destination in Portugal This initiative is part of a broader project to promote tourism and local culture this structure is approximately 10 metres wide and weighs several tons Its scale is so impressive that it is visible from many points in the city In contrast is the World's Smallest Santa Claus from 10am to 1pm and from 2:30pm to 8pm; and on Saturdays and Sundays We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal Today's print edition Home Delivery Thousands of firefighters on Tuesday battled wildfires in Portugal that have killed seven people and burnt more land in a matter of days than the rest of the summer combined Fanned by bellowing winds in the stifling heat the three largest fires concentrated in the northern Aveiro region scorched some 10,000 hectares (24,700 acres) by Monday evening according to a civil protection report.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); Three firefighters died on Tuesday when their vehicle was trapped by the flames bringing the fire-related toll up to seven In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division 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 There are definitely worse things to be known for than holding the world record for both the largest and the smallest Santa Claus It is certainly a great way to put a town on the map as one of THE Christmas destinations to visit kids and adults alike would love to see a Santa Claus the size of a seven-storey building Not only is the giant Santa Claus an impressive 21 metres tall (yes but it is adorned with over 250,000 vibrant LED lights that twinkle and shine It is no wonder then that it has become known as an iconic symbol of the town While the town may have quite a small population it has taken the phrase ‘go big or go home’ to a whole new level this colossal Santa Claus can be seen from At the other end of the spectrum, Águeda, not content with one Santa Claus-related world record, also holds another one.  This time, for the world’s smallest Santa Claus, thanks to the help of British artist Willard Wigan it is so small that it has been created to fit in the eye of a needle As well as a mini-sculpture of the ‘big’ man himself, the intricate design also features a decorated Christmas tree complete with Santa appearing to be climbing down the inside edge of the needle to leave a gift taken from the sack he carries over his shoulder so I thought I would make a gift to the world of the world’s smallest Father Christmas.” For those wishing to view this mini-marvel It is open Tuesday through Friday between 10.00am and 1.00pm and on weekends between 10.00am and 8.00pm Find more articles relating to Portugal 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 Agueda Johnston Middle School passed its annual sanitation inspection with a "C" grade according to the Guam Department of Education GDOE said the Department of Public Health and Social Services' inspection of the school found 28 demerits “I appreciate the effort and resilience of the AJMS team The reduction in demerits is a clear indicator of this improvement and I anticipate continued efforts to further decrease demerits," Education Superintendent Erik Swanson said AJMS acting Principal Eliza Paulino thanked the staff and the facilities and maintenance team for their support and commitment in preparing the school “Thanks to all their hard work and dedication AJMS was able to pass the inspection process and provide a safe place for our student community to thrive,” she added The 2025 provisional MXGP Motocross World Championship calendar has been updated adding the Grand Prix of Agueda (Portugal) and Matterley Basin (England) The Agueda Grand Prix will return for another year after the historic victory of Pauls Jonass The event will also host rounds 5 and 6 of the EMX250 and EMX125 categories respectively Another update concerns the return of Matterley Basin after the cancellation of one of the two rounds to be held in Indonesia on June 29 The event will be replaced by the Matterley Basin Grand Prix on June 21-22 while the other Indonesian GP will take place on July 5-6 The MXGP of Matterley Basin will also host the ninth round of both the EMX250 and EMX125 European Championships the provisional MXGP 2025 calendar is maintained with a total of 20 Grand Prix Cózar will be the second event on March 15-16 A second Spanish Grand Prix is also expected for May 10-11 although the venue has not yet been confirmed 2025 MXGP Provisional Calendar – Update: December 12th Leon Guerrero’s Aaron Castro makes his way downhill in the final stretch of their Interscholastic Middle School Cross Country League race held at Agueda Johnston Middle School Rios sprints to the finish as Agueda's Champ Quinata remains hot on his tail in Interscholastic Middle School Cross Country League action at Agueda Johnston Middle School A LITTLE more than 70 boys circled the Agueda Johnston Middle School campus in week three of the Interscholastic Middle School Cross Country League Shortly after their female counterparts completed their competition it was the boys who took their turn at the challenging course the FBLG Hawks managed to land five runners in the top 10 spots The two-lap course kept fans on their feet and cheering for their respective teams and runners With runners making their way around the first time FBLG’s Aaron Castro and Astumbo’s Karl Almoite kept pace with one another and kept everyone guessing on who would make the move at the backside of the school When runners began to make their approach over a hill and onto the school's soccer field Battling their way around the field on the final stretch it was Castro who was awarded the first-place finish FBLG’s Anthony Castro claimed stake to third place with a time of 8:58 While the race in the top three spots was tight the excitement wasn’t quite over as less than 30 seconds separated the fourth-place finisher from the seventh runner to cross the line The Hawks continued to make their dominance and presence felt as Allan Santos was the next runner to finish and did so in 9:11 Finishing in the fifth spot was JLGR Voyager Kenji McCarthy McCarthy fended off two Agueda Pirates in the final 100 meters of the course Agueda’s Kenly Magwili (9:39) and Champ Quinata (9:40) finished in sixth and seventh place Rounding out the top 10 was FBLG’s Carlo Guauleo (9:56) Poll results are published every Monday in The Guam Daily Post you can visit the World's Biggest and Smallest Santa Claus in Águeda one of Portugal’s most famous Christmas destinations here’s a suggested outing for the whole family With a wide-ranging program that runs until January 12 the highlights are undoubtedly the World’s Biggest and Smallest Santa Claus its grandeur is proven by the Guinness Book of Records you can only admire him through a microscope as he is a nano-structure by the artist Willard Wigan This attraction is available to visit at the Tourist Office (Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 20:00; and on Saturdays and Sundays For 57 days, all over the city, you can contemplate the decorations and lights The municipality of Águeda has prepared an extensive program for all tastes and ages The Christmas program will come to an end on January 12 Toggle Event OverlayScheduleEventsResultsat Prep • Attended Rosarito Vera Penaloza for her final two years of high school • Attended ISP for one year • Attended San Pedro Apostol for her first two years International • Played for La Tablada Club in Cordoba Capital • Champion with the first division for Cordoba • Three-time sub champion with Cordoba • Sub-champion with the fifth division • Attended San Pedro Apostol for her first two years Personal • Daughter of Ricardo Moroni and Liliana Melgarejo • Majoring in international business • Birthday is March 6 Jersey Number 17Agueda MoroniClass: SeniorPosition: M/FHeight: 5-4Hometown: Cordoba ArgentinaBioStatsMediaBioBioStatsMedia2017 (So.) • Started all 19 games • Selected to the Longstreth/National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division I All-America second team the third player (and youngest) in program history to garner All-American honors • Voted to the NFHCA All-South Region first team • Honored on All-BIG EAST first team • Tabbed a VaSID All-State first team honoree • Earned Longstreth/NFHCA Division I Offensive Player of the Week honors on Oct 4 • Selected as the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week twice (Oct 30) and to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll four times • Voted to the BIG EAST All-Tournament team • Honored on the BIG EAST All-Academic team • Led the team in numerous offensive categories shots on goal (47) and penalty stroke conversions (2-of-2) • Placed eighth in the nation in goals per game (1.00) and ninth in points per game (2.42) • Tallied three or more points eight times on the season highlighted by her second career hat trick in a home contest against Old Dominion (Sept 17 versus MAC runner-up Kent State and recorded back-to-back five-point games during the final weekend of the regular season at Temple (Oct 29) • Finished sophomore season ranked tied for fourth in program history in career goals (29) and sixth in career points (69) 2016 (Fr.) • Started in all 18 contests • Tabbed to All-BIG EAST first team • Selected to NFHCA All-South Region second team • VaSID second team All-State honoree • Chosen to the BIG EAST All-Tournament team • Garnered BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week selections in back-to-back weeks (Oct 31) • Voted to the BIG EAST All-Tournament team • Earned BIG EAST All-Academic team honors • Led the squad with 10 goals and finished third on the team in points (23) • Notched three game-winning goals tied for the fourth most in a single season in school history • Finished BIG EAST play with a team-best eight goals one assist and 17 points • Scored three goals in the first 16:17 against Temple on Oct the fastest hat trick in school history • Recorded two second-half goals to lead Liberty to a 2-1 comeback victory at Providence on Oct