Society

Óscar López Lorente named ARAID's new director

Óscar López Lorente named ARAID's new director

The Aragonese Agency for Research and Development Foundation (ARAID) is entering a new phase after Óscar López Lorente's appointment as its new director was made official, bringing an end to Francisco Javier Rubio Pomar's four-year tenure.

Aragonese Professionals Honored for Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Research

Aragonese Professionals Honored for Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Research

A multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals from Aragon has received a national award for research into intraoperative radiotherapy for patients with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer. Specialists in Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics, General Surgery and Gynecology, among other fields, took part in the study, alongside professionals from the Miguel Servet University Hospital in Zaragoza and other centers across the region.

Environmentalists denounce neglect of Aragon's drovers' roads and demand urgent action

Environmentalists denounce neglect of Aragon's drovers' roads and demand urgent action

The protection of more than 2,700 kilometers of Aragon's drovers' roads is back at the center of the debate following approval of the royal decree developing the National Network of Livestock Routes. Ecologistas en Acción has called on the Government of Aragon to take urgent measures to guarantee the conservation of these historic routes, which it considers essential for transhumance, biodiversity and the cultural heritage of rural areas. The organization warns that some of the routes included in the national network have not even been officially classified.

Arcosur opens its virtual pantry with more than 130 products from Aragón: "From producer to table with no commissions"

Arcosur opens its virtual pantry with more than 130 products from Aragón: "From producer to table with no commissions"

The Arcosur 360 Neighborhood Association is launching La Despensa de Arcosur this Monday, a service allowing members to order directly from producers in Aragón. The association does not buy, sell or charge anyone: it simply connects residents with producers. Producers set their own prices, collect payment directly from members and receive the full amount. The service is free for everyone, both residents and producers.

Pharmacist Margot Roig on menopause treatment shortages: “They are prescribed more than before”

Pharmacist Margot Roig on menopause treatment shortages: “They are prescribed more than before”

Greater awareness of menopause and changes to clinical guidelines have driven up prescriptions for hormone treatments, to the point that some products are beginning to run short in pharmacies across Aragon. This is the case with Evopad, a transdermal menopause treatment which, according to Margot Roig, the pharmacy office representative at the Official College of Pharmacists of Zaragoza, is now barely available in Aragon.

From Punk Rock Star to Mrs. Claus: Mariah Carey Announces Christmas Is Here

From Punk Rock Star to Mrs. Claus: Mariah Carey Announces Christmas Is Here

Halloween was not even over yet, and Mariah Carey was already ready to do what millions of people have been waiting days for: welcome Christmas. The American singer has once again upheld her unique tradition and, just as November 1 arrived, released her much-anticipated video announcing that it is time to dust off the decorations, turn on the lights and start listening to Christmas carols.

Saint Alfonso Rodríguez: Catholic saint of the day for October 31

Saint Alfonso Rodríguez: Catholic saint of the day for October 31

The Catholic calendar commemorates a prominent Jesuit religious figure today, October 31: Saint Alfonso Rodríguez. Born in Spain in 1532, he devoted his life to serving God and the Society of Jesus. From an early age, he showed deep religious devotion and a desire to help others.

Carlota, Red Cross volunteer in Zaragoza: "Homeless people are the most forgotten"

Carlota, Red Cross volunteer in Zaragoza: "Homeless people are the most forgotten"

Carlota is 21, studies law and volunteered in Zaragoza’s nighttime count of homeless people. During the rounds, she heard stories of young people sleeping under a bridge, people unable to find a room despite looking for work, and citizens trapped by bureaucratic and documentation problems. But what impressed her most was discovering that some of these situations occur just a few meters from places she regularly visits.

From 20 degrees to barely 10 and subzero lows within days: weather shift coming to Aragon

From 20 degrees to barely 10 and subzero lows within days: weather shift coming to Aragon

The All Saints’ Day weekend begins this Saturday with stable weather and still-mild temperatures across much of Aragon. The State Meteorological Agency forecasts highs of around 20 degrees in the three capitals and a rain-free day, although conditions will change markedly from Tuesday, when colder and more unsettled weather arrives.

Zaragoza’s Hibervida race will feature special trophies made by Atades

Zaragoza’s Hibervida race will feature special trophies made by Atades

The Ambar Hibervida La Cartuja – Movera - Camino Natural La Alfranca 2026 race will once again feature very special trophies in its 10th edition. The winners of the event, which will take place on Sunday, November 15, will receive handmade pieces created by participants in the AlmaATADES Ceramics occupational workshop, where 32 people with intellectual disabilities work.

Family seeks educational support for son with two ultra-rare diseases: “We’re not asking for special treatment”

Family seeks educational support for son with two ultra-rare diseases: “We’re not asking for special treatment”

He cannot speak or write and needs specific support to keep up in class. However, the family of Dídac Lacambra, a six-year-old with three ultra-rare genetic diseases, as well as autism spectrum disorder and ADHD, says that some of the educational support he had received over the past three years has been withdrawn this school year. His parents say the situation is already having “academic consequences” and announce four days of protests outside the Department of Education in Zaragoza.

Aragón Radio and Aragón Play Celebrate the Night of Souls with a Sound Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”

Aragón Radio and Aragón Play Celebrate the Night of Souls with a Sound Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”

Aragón Radio and Aragón Play celebrate the Night of Souls with a special production: a sound adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s celebrated poem “The Raven,” directed, performed and produced by Rafa Moyano. The experience invites listeners into the world of the American writer and reveals how the evocative power of voice and sound can transform a literary classic into an unsettling audio fiction.