Barbastro Hospital has had a new generator since late August to guarantee the facility’s electricity supply in the event of network failures or emergencies. The Aragonese Health Service (SALUD) invested €130,000 to replace one of the hospital’s two generators.
After 34 days of firefighting, more than 1,000 evacuations and constant monitoring, the Las Peñas de Riglos wildfire has become part of the recent history of major fires in Aragón. The Government of Aragón declared the fire, which began on August 10, extinguished this Saturday, bringing more than a month of work in an area severely ravaged by the flames to an end.
The Somontano Designation of Origin is organizing three special events on different dates at iconic venues in Zaragoza, inviting local fans to enjoy its wines and wineries under the slogan “ZARAGOZA VINO SOMONTANO”. The campaign is organized by DO Somontano with Aragón Sabor de Verdad and funded by the Government of Aragon.
A total of 385 applicants took the first test in Zaragoza on Saturday for the second unified recruitment process for Aragon's local police forces, which offers 43 posts across 24 municipalities.
The Catholic calendar commemorates the Holy Name of Mary today, September 12, a celebration dedicated to the Virgin’s name and its importance in Christian tradition.
The academic year at the University of Zaragoza begins with nearly 95% of new-entry places filled and several academic developments underway. In this interview, Rector Rosa Bolea discusses the arrival of Medicine in Teruel, the new degrees being prepared by the institution and the renovation of Zaragoza’s Faculty of Medicine. She also addresses the expansion of micro-credentials, the future funding model and the possible introduction of free tuition during the first year of university.
The management of the Environmental Tax on Wastewater (IMAR) will be reviewed in Aragon to make it more agile, technology-driven and less bureaucratic. While the new model is being studied, the Aragonese Water Institute will put out to tender, for 2.18 million euros, the contract guaranteeing the management and collection of the tax.
"Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees, "Macarena" by Los del Río and even Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie" can become more than just well-known songs. This Saturday, September 12, marks World First Aid Day, an occasion that seeks to raise awareness of the importance of knowing how to act in an emergency and takes place on the second Saturday of every September.
Migraine is the world’s second most disabling disease and the leading one among women under 50. In Spain, it causes the loss of “13 million working days a year,” according to Sonia Santos, coordinator of the Headache Unit at Lozano Blesa University Hospital, on International Migraine Action Day.
Bullying is rising again among Spanish students and showing signs of becoming chronic. Some 14.1% say they or a classmate are experiencing bullying or cyberbullying, up from 12.3% last school year.
The Government of Aragon and the Brotherhood of San Juan de la Peña have opened a channel of collaboration to promote the conservation and enhancement of the site after the major wildfire that threatened the area around Riglos. The two sides held an initial working meeting this week to discuss possible measures.
After just over two months of rehabilitation, Esco is flying free again. The young bearded vulture, born this year, has returned to the wild after being rescued with symptoms of malnutrition on July 1 in the municipality of Salvatierra de Esca, Zaragoza.
The announcement of increased funding to prevent and combat wildfires is a positive step, but ASAJA Aragón says it must be accompanied by greater support for farmers and ranchers who work directly on the ground. The agricultural organization is calling for more resources, training and aid to offset the costs incurred during the wildfires recorded this summer in the region.
Medical unions have announced an indefinite nationwide strike by doctors from October 28 in protest against the Framework Statute bill approved by the government on September 1. The decision was made Thursday at a meeting of the organizations forming the Strike Committee, which agreed on the date to "intensify the current dispute over the bill's passage" through the Congress of Deputies.
Aragón aims to strengthen its position in digital innovation for healthcare and connect the health system more directly with companies, universities, research centers and technology stakeholders. To this end, the regional government is participating in UNITE European Digital Health Valleys, a European initiative designed to accelerate the development of new solutions for healthcare systems.
Training for work at the new data centers being built in Aragon will be possible without necessarily enrolling in a degree lasting several years. The University of Zaragoza is preparing a new program made up of 39 microcredentials and five specialized pathways, covering areas from fiber optics and networks to data center operations, hardware, semiconductors and mechatronics.
Calanda will once again turn the San Miguel Fair into a showcase for Lower Aragón on September 19 and 20. The fifth edition will bring together business, agri-food products, heritage, culture and rural development initiatives to highlight the opportunities the region offers for living, working, starting a business and investing.
The rollout of the new State Public Health Agency in Zaragoza is progressing as planned. The latest step came on Thursday, September 10, when the Aragon Government’s Health Department held its first working meeting with the Health Ministry to organize the agency’s arrival in the regional capital.
Aragon’s Education Inspectorate begins the new school year with more staff, new tools to reduce bureaucracy and specialized training in artificial intelligence, according to the 2025/26 report published under the 2025/28 General Action Plan.
To no one’s surprise, summer 2026 has been the hottest in the historical record. There have been 61 days under heatwave conditions, 20 more than the previous record set in 2022. Although the arrival of September may lead many to think summer has already said goodbye, the reality is that we will have to wait until September 23 for autumn to officially begin. After a few days of respite, brought to Aragon by the arrival of the cierzo wind, next week will be “fully summery,” according to the Aemet.
