Roundabouts are part of daily life for thousands of drivers in Aragón, but not everyone is clear on how to use them. Who has priority, which lane to use and when to signal continue to raise questions and, above all, lead to incorrect maneuvers that can result in a scare or even an accident.
The School Council of Zaragoza’s CPI Ana María Navales has called on the Education Department of the Government of Aragon to reinforce the school’s teaching staff amid sustained growth in enrollment and classes in recent years. The school community warns that current resources are “excessively tight” to meet the school’s needs at the start of the 2026-2027 academic year.
The Catholic calendar commemorates St. Paphnutius of Egypt today, September 11, a bishop and martyr revered for his steadfast defense of the Christian faith during persecutions.
A total of 58 candidates took part Thursday in a specific merit-based selection process to add 20 personnel to the National Police Unit attached to Aragon. Of these, 56 are seeking one of the 19 police officer positions, while the other two are applying for the inspector position. The 20 posts are part of an agreement signed in December 2025 by the Government of Aragon and the Ministry of the Interior, which sets out a gradual expansion of the unit to 150 personnel.
The latest PISA results have opened a new political front in Aragón. Education, Science and Universities Minister Carmen Susín says the data show a “generalized, severe and historic collapse” in educational quality and argues that the region has suffered a gradual loss of excellence. In her view, the report provides a snapshot marked by the growing number of students at the lowest performance levels and must become “a turning point” for reviewing the direction of the education system.
Aragon recorded a case of meningococcal disease in Zaragoza province this week, according to data reported in the Aragon Government’s Epidemiological Bulletin. The disease is caused by Neisseria meningitidis, known as meningococcus, which can lead to serious conditions such as meningitis or sepsis when the bacteria reaches the blood or meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Every garment conceals many hours of work and, in this case, an opportunity for women from vulnerable communities in Mumbai. This link between Zaragoza and India will now reach the streets of the Aragonese capital with the opening, on September 21, of the first retail outlet of the first Aragonese Fair Trade fashion brand (6 Calle Mayor).
With one month left before the four-month deadline agreed by the Department of Health and the Cems Aragón and Fasamet unions to negotiate doctors’ working conditions in Aragon, the unions say they “have made no progress.” Mercedes Ortín, secretary general of Cems Aragón, acknowledges that they have held several meetings, but says they “are not moving in the direction we expected.”
The State Prosecutor General’s Office warned in its 2025 report of a 17.64% increase in cases opened over school bullying, from 1,196 in 2024 to 1,407 in 2025. It considers the figures “particularly significant” because they reflect circumstances “beyond the offense itself,” including educational factors, a lack of empathy, victims’ particular vulnerability and possible protection needs.
Wildland firefighters and the Aragon Government have reached an agreement including improvements to working and financial conditions, allowing them to call off the strike that began on August 18. The Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Luis Biendicho, welcomed the “major step forward,” although both sides will meet again on October 8, when “shift patterns and relief rotations will be discussed, before moving on to specific issues.”
The recent El Saler wildfire, which forced bathers, residents and users of several campsites to evacuate on August 27, once again highlighted the environmental vulnerability of Valencia’s Albufera Natural Park. Just weeks later, Ibercaja Foundation presented “Dunas Vivas” in the area, a project to restore and protect its dune ecosystems.
The Justice of Aragon, Concepción Gimeno Gracia, will lead the 2026 annual awards of the Official College of Pharmacists of Zaragoza, honoring contributions to mental health, rural pharmacy, healthcare heritage and international cooperation.
The Government of Aragon is preparing a major reinforcement to tackle wildfires after an especially difficult summer. Regional President Jorge Azcón announced this Thursday in the regional parliament an additional investment of more than €51 million to improve prevention and firefighting, expand personnel and equipment, and compensate those affected by the fires.
Apple has made one of the biggest changes to its phone since the iPhone was introduced. The company unveiled the iPhone Duo this Wednesday, its first foldable phone, a device that opens like a book and aims to combine the size of a conventional phone with a screen approaching that of a small tablet. In Spain, prices will start at €2,339, preorders will open on October 16, and the phone will reach stores on October 23.
With the 2026-2027 school year already underway, many families are checking the calendar for the 2026 Fiestas del Pilar and the days when there will be no school in Zaragoza. Knowing the non-school days in advance makes it easier to organize childcare and plan how to enjoy the week most eagerly awaited by Zaragoza residents or, for those who prefer, spend a few days away from the city in search of peace and quiet or entertainment.
Aragon has become one of southern Europe’s leading data center hubs, creating demand for qualified professionals across the entire value chain, from facility construction to daily operations. To address this need, the University of Zaragoza presented a new Data Center Microcredentials program on Thursday, which it hopes to launch during the current academic year.
The Roman sanctuary at Cova Dones, in Millares, Valencia, has been shortlisted in the third edition of National Geographic’s +Historia Awards in the “Best National Historical Discovery or Find” category. The winner will be chosen by public vote through the magazine’s website until October 12.
This September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day, Aragon faces a reality that continues to require vigilance. A total of 122 people died by suicide in the region in 2025, according to the latest provisional data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE). Asapme Aragon acknowledges progress in prevention but warns that “we cannot let our guard down,” particularly given the continued impact among older men.
The Catholic saints calendar commemorates Saint Nicholas of Tolentino today, September 10, an Augustinian friar known for his life of prayer, penance and aid to those most in need.
The Government of Aragon has opened registration for its Natural Network educational programs. The initiative offers schools and other groups free activities in 12 protected natural areas across the region.
