Aragon

Aratea’s new plant in Platea already employs 90 people and aims to reach 200

Aratea’s new plant in Platea already employs 90 people and aims to reach 200

Aratea Venture’s industrial plant, dedicated to manufacturing flat-pack kitchen furniture, completed construction and the first phase of machinery installation several months ago. It currently employs 90 people, although the company expects to reach 200 jobs by the end of 2027. The project represents an investment of approximately €90 million and consolidates a new industrial activity linked to wood processing and home furnishings.

Daniel Felipe Zárate Martínez · 09/09/2026
La Romareda sparks another clash between PP and PSOE over €8 million received by Real Zaragoza

La Romareda sparks another clash between PP and PSOE over €8 million received by Real Zaragoza

The €8 million received by Real Zaragoza in connection with the naming sponsorship of the new La Romareda stadium triggered a fresh political clash at Zaragoza City Council on Tuesday. The PSOE brought the deal before an extraordinary Presidency Committee to demand the full contracts between Nueva Romareda and the club and to learn the terms of the agreement and its implications for the city. The Socialists want to clarify, among other issues, the relationship between the payment and the use of the future stadium, and whether Real Zaragoza is paying the corresponding rent.

From archery to datchball: sports to try for free in Plaza del Pilar this weekend

From archery to datchball: sports to try for free in Plaza del Pilar this weekend

Plaza del Pilar will become a major sporting venue on September 12 and 13 for a new edition of Street Sports Day, an initiative organized by Zaragoza City Council that will bring a wide range of disciplines to the public throughout the weekend. The event is open to people of all ages and skill levels and offers free activities both for those who already play sports and for anyone looking to discover new disciplines.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 09/09/2026
Excitement to See the New Romareda Soars as All 120 Tour Places Sell Out

Excitement to See the New Romareda Soars as All 120 Tour Places Sell Out

All 120 places for the first guided tour of the New Romareda construction site have sold out. The event, scheduled for September 24 as part of the third edition of Open House Zaragoza, has sparked considerable interest among Real Zaragoza fans, who will have the chance to visit the future stadium and see first-hand how work is progressing as the venue's final appearance becomes increasingly clear.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 09/09/2026
The Teruel Mountain Village Seeking New Residents: Opportunities to Start Several Businesses

The Teruel Mountain Village Seeking New Residents: Opportunities to Start Several Businesses

Living among mountains, enjoying mild summers and having all the services of a county seat just ten kilometres away are some of the benefits offered by Cabra de Mora, a small village in Teruel that is welcoming new residents and entrepreneurs ready to develop a life project there. It is an opportunity especially suited to those seeking to swap the city for a rural setting without giving up internet access or nearby basic services.

Carla Muñoz Fandos · 09/09/2026
New Kiss and Go zone in Zaragoza: where it is and what it is for

New Kiss and Go zone in Zaragoza: where it is and what it is for

Dropping children off at the school entrance and continuing on without having to look for parking is the aim of Kiss and Go zones, which Zaragoza City Council continues to introduce around schools to organize arrivals and departures and prevent cars from building up nearby.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 09/09/2026
Central Government Housing in Torrero Stalls With No Project in Sight

Central Government Housing in Torrero Stalls With No Project in Sight

Zaragoza City Council has once again denounced that the city and Aragón are being left out of the Spanish Government’s housing plans. Urban Planning chief Víctor Serrano has highlighted one of the pending projects in the Aragonese capital: the 64 protected homes announced for the Torrero neighborhood, an initiative that months later has still made no progress.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 09/09/2026
Zaragoza pilot scheme to make school zones safer: what will change

Zaragoza pilot scheme to make school zones safer: what will change

The area around Doctor Azúa School in La Romareda will change from this week until October 30. Zaragoza City Council will launch a pilot scheme altering traffic, bus stops and parking on several nearby streets to make access to schools safer.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 09/09/2026
Zaragoza Faces Affordable Housing Shortage as PSOE Warns Rooms Exceed €700

Zaragoza Faces Affordable Housing Shortage as PSOE Warns Rooms Exceed €700

Access to housing has become one of the main problems for Zaragoza residents, and the municipal PSOE has again highlighted a situation it says is worsening. Socialist councillor Ros Cihuelo warned that housing prices in Zaragoza have reached €2,886 per square metre, their highest level since 2011, while demand for rental rooms has soared 96% in just one year.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 09/09/2026
The Best-Kept Secret of One of Aragon’s Most Famous Sausages Remains Intact 60 Years On

The Best-Kept Secret of One of Aragon’s Most Famous Sausages Remains Intact 60 Years On

Some businesses become part of a town’s identity, as recognizable as its main square or church. In Graus (Huesca), that role is played by Embutidos Aventín. For more than six decades, the aroma of curing longaniza, the steady flow of customers and counters filled with products have been part of daily life in this Aragonese town of around 3,400 residents.

Sara Calavia Vicente · 09/09/2026
These Six Little-Known Villages in Huesca Hide Some of the Pyrenees’ Most Authentic Spots

These Six Little-Known Villages in Huesca Hide Some of the Pyrenees’ Most Authentic Spots

Known for its spectacular nature, picturesque villages and fairytale landscapes, the Pyrenees of Huesca are home to genuine hidden gems. Alongside its popular attractions and tourism, the province also conceals other places, mostly unknown to visitors, where travelers can explore less-discovered areas and enjoy the silence and tranquility of their streets.

Cristina Morte Landa · 08/09/2026
Environmentalists to Tour Zaragoza in Search of Empty Tree Pits, Dead Trees and Poor Pruning

Environmentalists to Tour Zaragoza in Search of Empty Tree Pits, Dead Trees and Poor Pruning

After taking to the streets last year to demonstrate how much temperatures can vary between a vegetation-free square and a tree-lined area, groups in Aragón are once again mobilizing against cities’ lack of adaptation to climate change. The Alliance for the Climate Emergency in Aragón is joining this year’s Statewide Ecomapping initiative, ‘A Tree Is Missing Here!’, which aims to locate and count urban spaces in need of more trees. The event will take place on October 3 and 4 and seeks to turn public participation into an assessment of the condition of trees in cities.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 08/09/2026
Aragon prioritizes Caspe biomethane plant to speed up permitting

Aragon prioritizes Caspe biomethane plant to speed up permitting

Caspe is adding a new industrial project linked to renewable energy. ABEI Energy will invest nearly €20 million in a biomethane plant expected to create around 20 direct jobs and another 35 indirect jobs in the municipality. The Government of Aragon has declared the project an Investment of Regional Interest, allowing its administrative processing to be expedited.

Daniel Felipe Zárate Martínez · 08/09/2026