A citizen's alert led to a happy ending for a dog that had gone missing in Huesca. Although its owner is abroad, the Local Police and the microchip ensured the dog avoided the pound and could stay with an acquaintance until its owner returns to Spain.
Zaragoza City Council is standing by its decision to limit neighborhood cabezudos parades during the upcoming Fiestas del Pilar, prompting protests from several groups and leading to a rally on September 26 in Plaza del Pilar.
The reopening of the turn from Paseo María Agustín onto Calle San Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer restored the connection between the two roads this Thursday after several weeks of construction around El Portillo. The junction, used by more than 26,000 vehicles a day, has reopened after work to install a new sewage collector was completed.
Improvement works on Zaragoza’s Ronda Norte will cause new closures on the A-2 this weekend, affecting lanes, exits and, at times, the entire Madrid-bound carriageway.
On the day the deadline expired, the Transpyrenean Foundation submitted allegations against the Informative Study for the Cantabrian-Mediterranean Rail Corridor’s Teruel-Sagunto section, calling for the document to be withdrawn and a new one drafted in line with the corridor’s strategic role.
Zaragoza hides authentic treasures beneath its streets. Beyond its roads, squares and monuments, the city preserves places unknown to many residents that offer a journey centuries back in history. Many of these hidden gems lie beneath historic churches and temples. One of the most striking examples is located in the heart of the Aragonese capital, at the Church of San Gil Abad, at 13 Don Jaime I Street, where an old crypt preserves the memory of those who played a role in the religious and political life of Aragon more than two centuries ago.
The area around Calle Francisco de Vitoria continues to welcome new businesses. Kalatea, a women’s fashion store, opened at number 8 on September 3, and now a well-known brand specializing in gardening and pet products is set to open its new store this Friday, September 18.
Zaragoza wants cameras to start rolling on a large scale. The studios at District 7, in the former Giesa factory, now have an operator and are entering the final stage of becoming one of the city’s new audiovisual hubs. The City Council signed the contract with EFD Studios this Thursday, with the first productions expected to begin in 2027. The project is particularly focused on major shoots and has already attracted interest from North American production companies considering working at the Zaragoza facilities.
Less borrowing and the same projects on the table. In essence, this is the operation approved by Zaragoza City Council by adding €26.52 million in 2025 treasury surplus to the 2026 budget. The money will allow the city to replace some planned investment financing, complete commitments under the current bus concession and maintain projects related to housing, road resurfacing and street upgrades.
Not all of Zaragoza's bus lanes are off-limits to bicycles. Although the general rule prevents cyclists from using spaces reserved for public transport, the city has one specific exception: the Stone Bridge. Bicycles are allowed to travel there alongside buses and taxis, a situation not repeated on any other bus lane in the Aragonese capital.
The impressive frescoes by 19th-century painter León Abadías, tiled floor, upholstered chairs and huge windows make visitors feel as though they are in a museum untouched by time. Soon, the spices, salt cod, cheeses, chocolate, sweets and pulses resolve any doubt: this is indeed a grocery store, but not just any grocery store. It is Europe’s oldest and best-preserved, and it is in Huesca.
The Zaragoza 10K Firefighters’ Popular Race will alter the routes of numerous urban bus lines this Sunday, September 20. The event will temporarily change regular itineraries between approximately 9:15 and 11:15 a.m., according to Avanza Zaragoza.
Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca led an official visit on Wednesday to the Norman Foster Institute in Madrid, a leading international reference in urban innovation, sustainable development and the design of future cities.
In the heart of the Sierra Palomera, far from the most popular routes and mass tourism, lies a small village in Teruel where exploring the surrounding area on foot is almost unavoidable. Ravines, steep slopes and natural viewpoints shape a landscape offering sweeping views of the Jiloca Valley, in one of the province's least-visited corners.
Zaragoza’s rural districts will become stages for discussions on coexistence, diversity and peace through art. The City Council has launched “Civic Builders” for the International Day of Peace, bringing theater, circus, clowning, puppetry, music, photography and visual arts to ten rural districts.
The new San Miguel square is beginning to reveal one of its most distinctive features: workers have started installing the interactive pergola that will serve as a climate refuge for local residents.
Aragon is a land deeply connected to history, and the many castles scattered across its territory reflect centuries of battles, agreements and transformations. From fortresses such as Monzon Castle in Huesca to the imposing complexes of Valderrobres, Mora de Rubielos and Alcaniz in Teruel, these structures offer a journey through some of the episodes that shaped the region’s past.
Some neighborhoods are built far beyond their streets and buildings. They are built around a table, in a square, through a neighborhood association or by defending a shared space. With that idea as its starting point, Zaragoza will launch Orgullo de Barrio this Saturday, September 19, a new festival organized by the Federation of Neighborhood Associations of Zaragoza (FABZ), bringing music, culture and community activism to La Paz Park from 6 p.m.
Some phenomena, despite lasting only a few minutes, are worth witnessing. One of them will occur again this Thursday, September 17, in Valdealgorfa, a small town in Teruel where the sun will create a scene that is both curious and spectacular. Its rays will pass from one side of the well-known Equinox Tunnel to the other, creating a unique light show that attracts the attention of locals and visitors every year.
Socialist senator for Teruel María José Villalba has described the measures introduced by the Spanish government in recent years to support livestock farming, especially extensive livestock farming, as “unprecedented” economic support. Direct aid, tax measures, assistance with rising production costs and funding for farms affected by wildfires were among the actions she highlighted during her speech before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Food.