One of the most common questions every autumn arises with the time change. The days are getting shorter, daylight hours are dwindling and the calendar is moving toward one of those small rituals that comes into our homes every year: changing the clocks.
The Government of Aragon says radiotherapy in Teruel will be operational in the first quarter of 2027 and that the staff needed to launch the service are already being recruited. The Health Department is responding to criticism from Teruel Existe, which has warned of further delays and the risk that the linear accelerator may not operate at full capacity due to a shortage of professionals.
Aragón will hold its secondary education teaching exams in summer 2027, offering 900 places across 21 specialties. The CGT union reported this on Tuesday following a meeting of the sectoral committee held that morning. According to the union, the offer was approved with votes from CSIF and UGT (4 votes), while CGT and STEA-i (5 votes) voted against it.
Negotiations between the Health Department and the medical unions on the strike committee, Cesm Aragón and Fasamet, to improve doctors’ working and pay conditions are entering their final stage. Aragón President Jorge Azcón, speaking during a visit to IES Vega del Turia, said he was “convinced” that both sides, together with the Finance Department, would reach an agreement. He also assured that they “will continue working and holding talks” to achieve it “as soon as possible”.
Going home after a heart failure admission in Zaragoza now comes with new support. Miguel Servet University Hospital has launched a unit bringing together cardiology and internal medicine and using artificial intelligence to monitor patients’ progress. The aim is to detect deterioration early, prevent readmissions and improve patients’ quality of life.
Luck has smiled on Zaragoza once again. Monday’s Bonoloto draw awarded a €55,274.95 prize in the Aragonese capital, where one of three second-category winning tickets in Spain was validated. The lucky winner matched five numbers from the winning combination plus the complementary number, missing out on the multimillion-euro jackpot by just one number.
After two rainy days, the rain is easing and sunshine will begin to break through across much of the region from today. However, autumnal weather will persist over the coming days, with cool mornings and temperatures that, despite a slight recovery, will remain around 20 degrees during the central hours of the day. This is according to the forecast from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), which points to a more stable week after Storm DANA Adam passed through.
November is drawing closer, bringing one of the key dates in Aragón’s 2026 work calendar. Many workers are already looking ahead to the next long weekend to plan a getaway or enjoy a few days off. This year, All Saints’ Day will provide a three-day weekend without using vacation days.
Universidad San Jorge has opened the 2026-2027 academic year of USJ Senior with 354 students and all places filled across its three programs. The eighth edition includes 75 new students starting their first year, while more than a hundred applicants remain on the waiting list due to high demand.
The location of the new Royo Villanova Hospital will be decided next Thursday during the morning meeting of the Health Council. In recent weeks, Health Minister Ángel Sanz has met with various organizations, unions, professionals, scientific societies and universities, among others, to assess the features of the four possible sites and the needs of the new hospital.
Aragon’s average income has risen while income inequality has fallen slightly. The region is Spain’s least unequal according to the Gini index, which dropped to 28.7 points, while average net income per person reached €16,356 a year, 5.8% more than in 2023. These are the 2024 results of the Household Income Distribution Atlas, published by Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE).
The University of Zaragoza says it is necessary to preserve the institutional neutrality of its campuses as elections approach. The university said Monday that its facilities “must remain at the service of teaching, research, knowledge transfer and coexistence across the entire university community.”
Four heatwaves this summer have driven ozone pollution in Aragón to its highest levels since 2010. The annual report by Ecologistas en Acción, based on data from official monitoring stations collected between January and September, warns of a sharp deterioration compared with previous years.
Aragon ranks as the seventh Spanish autonomous community with the highest level of healthcare privatization, according to the latest report by the Federation of Associations for the Defence of Public Healthcare (Fadsp), as detailed in the region by the Association for the Defence of Public Healthcare in Aragon (Adspa). The organization gives Aragon 22 points, behind Madrid, the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, the Canary Islands, the Basque Country and Asturias, and tied with Galicia.
The arrival of autumn encourages people to head into the countryside in search of saffron milk caps and boletes, but some toxic species can be mistaken for edible mushrooms and cause serious health problems.
The University of Zaragoza has presented the work of its Institutional and Corporate Chairs while unveiling a new visual identity for these partnerships. The university has developed these alliances for more than 20 years, making them one of its most important knowledge-transfer tools.
Breast cancer remains one of the major challenges for women’s health, not only because of the number of diagnoses but also because of the importance of detecting it early and supporting those living with the disease. Around 1,000 cases are diagnosed each year in Aragon, once again highlighting the importance of prevention, research and patient care on World Breast Cancer Day, held every October 19.
A new lump, unexpected discharge, skin changes or an alteration in breast shape may be signs not to overlook. Coinciding with World Breast Cancer Day on October 19, breast self-exams are once again highlighted as one of the simplest ways to become familiar with your body and detect possible changes early.
The Catholic calendar commemorates St. Paul of the Cross today, Monday, October 19, an 18th-century Italian priest and founder of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ, known as the Passionists. His life was marked by prayer, preaching and a deep devotion to Christ’s Passion, which became the focus of his religious work.
Firecrackers and rockets can cause burns, mutilations and even fires if they are not used with proper precautions. Ahead of Halloween, the Spanish Consumers Association has called for tighter controls on their sale and stressed the importance of handling these products safely to prevent accidents.
