Vox wants to change Zaragoza's Local Police approach to strengthen prevention and community policing in neighborhoods. The municipal group’s spokesperson, Eva Torres, has registered a motion at the city council proposing neighborhood policing with scooters, an “intelligent patrol” system, weekly risk maps and the use of artificial intelligence to tackle new types of crime.
Paseo de la Independencia will become a giant chessboard on October 1. Up to 150 people aged 60 and over will take part in a tournament marking the International Day of Older Persons, bringing chess to central Zaragoza and allowing the public to play quick games against some of Aragon's top veteran players.
Zaragoza City Council is willing to listen to Valdespartera families amid concerns over plans for a gas station next to a school area. Víctor Serrano, councillor for Urban Planning, Infrastructure, Energy and Housing, said the council deeply understands the concerns of residents and families and stressed that children’s safety and well-being are a priority.
It is one of the world's most famous and recognizable dinosaurs. Its enormous neck, exceptionally long tail and skeleton replicas have filled museums, books and audiovisual productions around the globe for more than a century. But Diplodocus has now added an unexpected chapter to its history: it also lived in Europe. And the evidence has emerged in Teruel.
Zaragoza’s Local Police is strengthening its presence around Bruil Park with the opening of a new neighborhood station. The facility is already open to the public and will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca inaugurated the new station, located inside the renovated Municipal Shelter, to address residents’ demands for greater security.
Vintage clothing, vinyl records, second-hand books and retro decor will take over Zaragoza’s Plaza de Las Armas this Sunday. The third edition of Retro Market Zaragoza will be held on September 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with free entry and a programme designed for the whole family.
A café with a green spirit, the aroma of freshly ground coffee and floral touches. Located two minutes from Zaragoza’s Plaza del Pilar, it stands out for its plants, light wood and natural light, as well as its coffee, sweet treats and evening cocktails.
Star Wars is one of the franchises with the biggest fan bases worldwide, as shown by the countless products created around it over the decades, from clothing and toys to collectibles. Now, the galactic phenomenon is making its way into gastronomy with seven burgers inspired by some of the saga’s most iconic characters, arriving at homes across Zaragoza for a limited time.
Residents in the Delicias and Monsalud areas have issued a warning on social media about a man who, according to a resident's account, is allegedly posing as an Endesa worker. According to one post shared on Facebook, the individual knocks on homes and asks residents whether they have any problems or faults with their electricity supply, allegedly taking advantage of a possible lapse in attention to try to enter the properties.
Zaragoza Firefighters will receive new devices to communicate during operations. The city council has put out to tender the purchase of 100 bone-conduction communication devices for its Fire, Rescue and Civil Protection Service, with a maximum budget of €37,510 including VAT.
Zaragoza is preparing a new track for fans of two wheels and acrobatics. The San Juan de Mozarrifar neighborhood will have a new pump track circuit, a facility designed for people who enjoy bicycles and skateboards and are looking for a place to test their balance, speed and skill. Zaragoza City Council has already put the works out to tender, with a budget of 48,382.52 euros, including VAT.
The tower of San Miguel de los Navarros rises above Zaragoza's rooftops with an unmistakable silhouette. As the eye moves upward, the brickwork of its Mudéjar construction gives way to one of its most distinctive features: an iron spire crowning the structure and holding a history closely tied to the city. This is where the so-called Bell of the Lost is found, whose sound guided people for centuries as they tried to return to Zaragoza through darkness and fog.
Minerals, fossils, gems and even meteorites will turn Utrillas into one of Aragón’s most unusual destinations for a weekend. The town in Teruel province will host the 4th International Minerals, Gems and Fossils Fair from September 25 to 27, bringing together collectors, enthusiasts and families with free activities for all ages.
Many businesses in Zaragoza are closing while others welcome new tenants. One of the best-known, on the corner at the start of Calle Alfonso I, has been closed for some time and undergoing interior renovations for several weeks.
Work on Zaragoza's New Romareda is progressing within the expected deadlines and has entered a phase in which the future stadium that will host Real Zaragoza is beginning to take shape. Zaragoza City Council is maintaining the schedule for the new stadium to be ready for the team's return, expected in less than a year, as the city starts to visualize what the new playing field will look like.
Residents of the La Almozara neighborhood were surprised to find small white slips placed near the doors of numerous vehicles parked in the lot outside the Veltins Arena bar, near Pablo Gargallo Avenue. The alert was raised in a neighborhood Facebook group, where one resident said she had seen them while parking and suggested they could be used to check whether cars remain parked for a certain period of time.
Residents of Las Fuentes have shared an alert on social media about a man allegedly targeting the area around Salvador Minguijón and Silvestre Pérez streets overnight. According to one resident, the individual, accompanied by another person and usually wearing a hat, allegedly smashed a car window to enter the vehicle and steal several belongings before heading toward the Andrea Casamayor housing complex.
Zaragoza continues to grow and shows no signs of slowing down. The Aragonese capital now has 735,129 residents, adding more than 50,443 new inhabitants in just five years. However, this growth is not evenly distributed across the city. Municipal registry data from Zaragoza City Council as of January 1, 2026, confirms that the city's population is highly unevenly distributed among its districts, with differences of up to tenfold between the most and least populated areas.
Zaragoza will have its own representation at one of Spain's major national events dedicated to the art of grilling. Mesón Los Cántaros, one of the best-known steakhouses in the Aragonese capital, has been selected to take part in the fifth edition of the National Grill Masters Contest, which will bring together professionals from across Spain.
Closures on the A-132 began Monday to renovate viaduct No. 11. Traffic is banned until September 30 between kilometers 46 and 64, affecting a 20-kilometer stretch in Las Peñas de Riglos after the severe damage caused by this summer’s wildfire.