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Medical on-call pay to rise by 10 euros an hour in Aragón by 2029

Medical on-call pay to rise by 10 euros an hour in Aragón by 2029

Doctors’ on-call shifts in the Aragonese Health Service will be better paid from 2027. An agreement signed this Thursday by the Aragón Government and the Cesm Aragón and Fasamet unions provides for a gradual increase that will bring the hourly on-call rate to 10 euros more in 2029 than it is today.

AEMET confirms Storm Bruna is coming, bringing heavy rain to parts of Aragon

AEMET confirms Storm Bruna is coming, bringing heavy rain to parts of Aragon

After several areas of Aragon, including Cerler, froze again with temperatures as low as -6.2 degrees, the weather will shift over the weekend. Storm Bruna will begin affecting Spain tomorrow with rain, wind and rough seas. Although its most intense effects are expected in the west of the peninsula, instability will also increase in Aragon, with rainfall spreading over the coming days.

Police issue stark warning to parents over “curis” accounts: “Talk to your child. Don’t wait for us to call from the police station”

Police issue stark warning to parents over “curis” accounts: “Talk to your child. Don’t wait for us to call from the police station”

“Don’t wait for us to call from the police station to tell you that your child has bullied someone else.” This is the stark warning the Spanish National Police has issued directly to families amid the rise of so-called “curis” accounts: social media profiles on TikTok and Instagram linked to pupils at schools and secondary schools, where memes, videos, caricatures or comments about other pupils and teachers are posted. In some cases, however, they can become humiliating and even have criminal consequences.

Up to 40 schools in Aragon warn of “curis” accounts as police investigate more than 20 profiles

Up to 40 schools in Aragon warn of “curis” accounts as police investigate more than 20 profiles

Up to 40 schools in Aragon have alerted the Education Department to the existence of “curis” accounts at their schools. These profiles are one of the latest trends young people have created on social media, especially TikTok. They are “anonymous” accounts that go beyond jokes and often promote bullying and cyberbullying against classmates or teachers.

Zaragoza hosts benefit concert to help those affected by Colombia earthquakes

Zaragoza hosts benefit concert to help those affected by Colombia earthquakes

The Juan Bonal Foundation has organized a benefit concert in Zaragoza to raise funds for families affected by the earthquakes recorded in Colombia last August. The event will take place this Saturday, November 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the General House of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Anne.

Correos successfully concludes exhibition of two historic symbols in Zaragoza

Correos successfully concludes exhibition of two historic symbols in Zaragoza

The exhibition of the Correos mantle for the Virgin of the Pillar and the historic Correos Corps banner has ended to a warm public reception. Both pieces were removed on Friday, October 30, from the exhibition installed at Zaragoza’s Main Post Office, where they were on display throughout the second half of October as part of the commemorative program marking the building’s centenary, coinciding with the Fiestas del Pilar.

University of Zaragoza to launch master's linked to prestigious US university MIT

University of Zaragoza to launch master's linked to prestigious US university MIT

The University of Zaragoza will expand its academic offerings with a new master's degree linked to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. Unizar's Governing Council has approved the MIT SCALE University Master's Degree in Logistics Engineering and Supply Chain Management, which will offer 50 places and is scheduled to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year.

Public Health Detects a Case of Leptospirosis in Huesca

Public Health Detects a Case of Leptospirosis in Huesca

Public Health has reported a case of leptospirosis in the province of Huesca, according to the latest Epidemiological Bulletin of Aragon. It is considered a low-incidence disease and is part of a group that this week also includes a case of shigellosis and another of imported dengue, both recorded in the province of Zaragoza.

From a 48-hour response to psychological support: 10 measures to tackle “curi” accounts in Aragon schools

From a 48-hour response to psychological support: 10 measures to tackle “curi” accounts in Aragon schools

“Curi” accounts have ceased to be an inside joke in some schools and high schools in Aragon and become a serious issue affecting coexistence, leading to complaints filed with the National Police. In response to their spread, STEA-i presented a 10-point plan this Thursday to combat the anonymous profiles, including legal advice within 48 hours, psychological support for affected teachers and a specific cyberbullying protocol for staff.

Which saint is celebrated today, November 5, 2026?

Which saint is celebrated today, November 5, 2026?

The Catholic calendar commemorates Saint Zechariah today, November 5, one of the most important prophetic figures in the Old Testament. His words, filled with hope and spiritual renewal, guided a people returning from exile and seeking to reconnect with their faith.

Azajer warns in Zaragoza about the risks of gambling among young people and its impact on families

Azajer warns in Zaragoza about the risks of gambling among young people and its impact on families

Gambling addiction and its personal, family, social and workplace consequences are the focus this Thursday of the 9th Azajer Conference on Gambling Prevention, organized in Zaragoza by the Aragonese Association of Gamblers in Rehabilitation (Azajer). The event began early in the morning at the Aragon Government building in Plaza San Pedro Nolasco, bringing together experts from various fields.

Atlantic Storms Arrive in Aragon: Monday to Bring Heaviest Rain

Atlantic Storms Arrive in Aragon: Monday to Bring Heaviest Rain

Rain will return to the forefront in Aragon over the coming days. After a period of cold weather, mountain snow and scattered showers, Aemet forecasts a “significant change in the weather” from the weekend as several Atlantic storms arrive, bringing heavy precipitation to large parts of the Iberian Peninsula.

Psychology professor José César Perales: "We are increasingly seeing more young people with gambling problems"

Psychology professor José César Perales: "We are increasingly seeing more young people with gambling problems"

Online gambling is sending more and more young people to treatment services for betting-related problems. José César Perales, a psychology professor at the University of Granada, says that this profile, previously almost nonexistent, now accounts for more than 30% of users in some services. “It used to be anecdotal; we hardly ever encountered this type of gambler, but now we are increasingly seeing more young people with gambling problems,” he warns.