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Figueruelas enters a new era with Leapmotor B10 production and B05 coming in 2027

Figueruelas enters a new era with Leapmotor B10 production and B05 coming in 2027

The Stellantis plant in Figueruelas began mass production of the Leapmotor B10 this Friday, marking the first time the Chinese brand has manufactured a model in Zaragoza. The factory is opening a new chapter 44 years after starting operations, following decades defined by models such as the Opel Corsa, and is becoming a key hub for Leapmotor’s industrial expansion in Europe.

Aragon Announces €1.8 Million in Aid to Promote Quality Food Products

Aragon Announces €1.8 Million in Aid to Promote Quality Food Products

The Government of Aragon will allocate €1.8 million to promote and market Aragonese food products with differentiated quality during 2027. The Official Gazette of Aragon (BOA) published the order calling for these grants on Thursday, October 15. The aid is aimed at producer groups carrying out information and promotional activities in the internal market.

Aragon doubts planned electricity grid investments through 2030 will be carried out

Aragon doubts planned electricity grid investments through 2030 will be carried out

Aragon's Economy, Competitiveness and Employment Minister, Eva Valle, has voiced skepticism about the new electricity grid plan through 2030, saying there are no guarantees that the planned investments will be carried out. Although the document includes some of the region's demands, Valle warned that 42% of the measures listed were already included in the current plan.

SMAGUA 2027 Drives Demand at Feria de Zaragoza and Reaches Full Capacity

SMAGUA 2027 Drives Demand at Feria de Zaragoza and Reaches Full Capacity

SMAGUA 2027 is moving toward an edition marked by growth and a strong response from businesses. Four months before the event, Halls 3, 4 and 5 at Feria de Zaragoza are already at capacity, and organizers are considering expanding the available space due to the interest generated among companies in the sector.

Aragon's farming sector warns in Stockholm of risk of a weaker CAP

Aragon's farming sector warns in Stockholm of risk of a weaker CAP

Concern over the future of Aragon's farming sector has once again reached European institutions. The Union of Small Farmers and Ranchers of Aragon (UPA Aragón) has warned that rising production costs and possible cuts to European aid are threatening the profitability of numerous farms and livestock holdings in the region.

Feria de Zaragoza and AEPLA sign agreement to boost business events

Feria de Zaragoza and AEPLA sign agreement to boost business events

Companies in Zaragoza’s PLAZA logistics park will have new facilities for organizing meetings, conferences and corporate events at some of the Aragonese capital’s main congress venues. The opportunity comes through a collaboration agreement signed by Feria de Zaragoza and the Association of Companies in the PLAZA Industrial Park (AEPLA), aimed at strengthening ties between both organizations and providing new services to the business community.

How to Sell to the United Nations from Aragon: CEOE Organizes a Workshop for Businesses

How to Sell to the United Nations from Aragon: CEOE Organizes a Workshop for Businesses

Businesses in Aragon can find new clients in international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank. These entities purchase products and hire services and construction work through competitive tenders, which companies from different countries can enter. This market is worth more than $90 billion a year, but relatively few companies in Aragon are taking advantage of these opportunities.

UPTA warns: self-employed workers retiring in 2028 could lose up to €12,000 in pension payments

UPTA warns: self-employed workers retiring in 2028 could lose up to €12,000 in pension payments

The Union of Professionals and Self-Employed Workers (UPTA Spain) warned on Wednesday that the reduction and subsequent freeze of minimum contribution bases since 2023 could cost lower-income self-employed workers up to €12,000 in pension payments. The estimates, from UPTA's Observatory of the Self-Employed Economy, calculate an annual pension loss of €600, which would amount to €12,000 over 20 years in the scenario analyzed.

Bright Four-Bedroom Flat with Two Terraces for Sale Near Zaragoza University for €245,000

Bright Four-Bedroom Flat with Two Terraces for Sale Near Zaragoza University for €245,000

Valencia Avenue is one of Zaragoza’s areas where university life blends with the daily activity of shops, cafés and residents. Its proximity to the San Francisco campus and wide range of services make it an attractive location both for those looking to make it their home and for those considering investing in property. It is in this setting that a flat has just come onto the market, standing out for its size, elevation and outdoor spaces.

Huesca and Teruel Chambers stand in solidarity with Ceuta and call for a return to normality

Huesca and Teruel Chambers stand in solidarity with Ceuta and call for a return to normality

The Huesca and Teruel Chambers of Commerce joined a national initiative on Tuesday, October 13, to show their support for Ceuta and its businesses. Both institutions took part in a symbolic gesture led by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, which promoted the raising of the Ceuta flag at the headquarters of these organizations across the country.

The long weekends remaining in Aragon's 2026 work calendar: upcoming public holidays

The long weekends remaining in Aragon's 2026 work calendar: upcoming public holidays

Only a few hours have passed since the October 12 public holiday, Pilar Day and Hispanic Day, and some are already checking the calendar for the next break. With the final quarter of the year underway, Aragon's 2026 work calendar still has several dates marked in red. The good news is that three long weekends remain before 2026 comes to an end, and the first is just around the corner.

These Are the Six Aragon Companies Among Spain’s 101 Most Innovative

These Are the Six Aragon Companies Among Spain’s 101 Most Innovative

Aragon once again has representatives among Spain’s most innovative companies. Six Aragonese startups have been selected among the country’s 101 leading companies in the third edition of the Top 101 Spain Up Nation Awards. The awards recognize young companies with technology projects capable of growing, creating jobs and providing solutions for different sectors.

BOE confirms Spain's 2027 public holidays and long weekends in Aragon

BOE confirms Spain's 2027 public holidays and long weekends in Aragon

Spain's 2027 working calendar is now official. The Government of Aragon approved the region's public holidays a month ago, and the Official State Gazette (BOE) published the nationwide calendar this Tuesday, October 13. It includes 12 national and regional public holidays in each territory, nine of which will be common to all autonomous communities.