Zaragoza

Fight Against New Gas Stations Reaches Zaragoza Council as ZeC Seeks PGOU Amendment

Fight Against New Gas Stations Reaches Zaragoza Council as ZeC Seeks PGOU Amendment

Zaragoza en Común has called on Natalia Chueca’s government to review and provisionally suspend the three recently granted licenses for new gas stations in Zaragoza, two of them in Valdespartera and another in Picarral. The demand comes a day after around 300 Valdespartera residents took to the streets to protest the service stations planned for the neighborhood, a mobilization that has once again focused attention on the proximity of these facilities to homes, playgrounds and other spaces frequently used by residents.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 17/09/2026
Zaragoza’s adapted taxis face a shift to electric vehicles costing over €50,000

Zaragoza’s adapted taxis face a shift to electric vehicles costing over €50,000

Adapted taxis in the Aragonese capital face one of the main challenges in renewing the fleet: switching to electric vehicles. In addition to the still limited supply of models prepared for this service, the problem lies in the high investment cost. “An adapted electric vehicle usually costs well over €50,000,” explains Sergio Artal, president of the Zaragoza Taxi Cooperative, which is calling for public aid to help professionals make the switch.

Last Chance to Avert Cleaning Strike Threatening Pilar Festivities

Last Chance to Avert Cleaning Strike Threatening Pilar Festivities

Zaragoza’s image during the Pilar Festivities will largely depend on a meeting on September 24. SAMA has summoned FCC Medio Ambiente and the strike committee at 9:30 a.m. for a new key meeting aimed at preventing an indefinite strike affecting street cleaning, waste collection and recycling centers, scheduled to begin on October 7, coinciding with the start of the festivities. If no agreement is reached, the dispute could leave the city’s streets with a significant accumulation of waste during one of the times of year when Zaragoza welcomes thousands of visitors.

The Mathematical King Zaragoza Left Nameless: The Statue Almost No One Recognizes Beside the Aljafería Palace

The Mathematical King Zaragoza Left Nameless: The Statue Almost No One Recognizes Beside the Aljafería Palace

Every day, hundreds of people cross La Almozara Park in the shadow of the Aljafería Palace without paying the slightest attention to a group of geometric-looking concrete structures. At first glance, they see it as just another abstract sculpture among the many scattered through parks built at the end of the last century. It has no sword, no horse, no face and not even a single engraved letter identifying the person it honors. Most people walk past without imagining that the collection of cylinders and prisms is dedicated to one of the most remarkable figures ever to rule the city.

Jorge Herrero · 17/09/2026
A legendary Zaragoza bar faces its owner's departure after 41 years: "People come in crying"

A legendary Zaragoza bar faces its owner's departure after 41 years: "People come in crying"

On August 31, after returning from vacation, Edu Fernández put up an unexpected sign at Bar San Petersburgo. After 41 years behind the counter, taking orders, making burgers and serving customers who have become part of the bar’s family, he announced that he wanted to leave the business. The reaction was immediate. “People have come in crying: ‘Are you really leaving? How can you do this? I’ve been coming here for 30 years!’” he recalls.

Julia Zaratiegui Andrés · 17/09/2026
The 150-Year-Old Store on Zaragoza’s Alfonso I Street: “As a Child, I Said I Wanted to Be a Saleswoman”

The 150-Year-Old Store on Zaragoza’s Alfonso I Street: “As a Child, I Said I Wanted to Be a Saleswoman”

Some stores in Zaragoza have become symbols of the city. Bellostas is one of them: a centuries-old business on Alfonso I Street that is celebrating after receiving one of the 2026 Aragón Business Awards this Tuesday. Every true Zaragozan has stopped at some point in front of its window displays to admire its shawls, jewelry or wide range of fans. Many tourists also go inside simply to browse or buy a souvenir to take home as a reminder of the city.

Noelia Esparcia Gresa · 17/09/2026
Valdespartera Says No to Gas Stations as 300 Residents Take to the Streets with Banners, Whistles and Pots

Valdespartera Says No to Gas Stations as 300 Residents Take to the Streets with Banners, Whistles and Pots

Around 300 Valdespartera residents took to the streets again this Tuesday to protest two planned gas stations in the neighborhood, with banners, whistles and pots. The demonstration, the second organized by residents, focused on the area around La Sabina roundabout, where work has already begun on one of the stations, just meters from homes and a children’s playground.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 16/09/2026
Vox proposes scooter patrols in Zaragoza neighborhoods to strengthen prevention

Vox proposes scooter patrols in Zaragoza neighborhoods to strengthen prevention

Vox wants to change Zaragoza's Local Police approach to strengthen prevention and community policing in neighborhoods. The municipal group’s spokesperson, Eva Torres, has registered a motion at the city council proposing neighborhood policing with scooters, an “intelligent patrol” system, weekly risk maps and the use of artificial intelligence to tackle new types of crime.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 16/09/2026
Zaragoza acknowledges concern over Valdespartera gas station and will meet with families

Zaragoza acknowledges concern over Valdespartera gas station and will meet with families

Zaragoza City Council is willing to listen to Valdespartera families amid concerns over plans for a gas station next to a school area. Víctor Serrano, councillor for Urban Planning, Infrastructure, Energy and Housing, said the council deeply understands the concerns of residents and families and stressed that children’s safety and well-being are a priority.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 16/09/2026
Local Police strengthens its presence in Bruil with a new 24-hour station

Local Police strengthens its presence in Bruil with a new 24-hour station

Zaragoza’s Local Police is strengthening its presence around Bruil Park with the opening of a new neighborhood station. The facility is already open to the public and will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca inaugurated the new station, located inside the renovated Municipal Shelter, to address residents’ demands for greater security.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 16/09/2026
Star Wars arrives in Zaragoza’s delivery scene with limited-edition burgers inspired by Darth Vader and Yoda

Star Wars arrives in Zaragoza’s delivery scene with limited-edition burgers inspired by Darth Vader and Yoda

Star Wars is one of the franchises with the biggest fan bases worldwide, as shown by the countless products created around it over the decades, from clothing and toys to collectibles. Now, the galactic phenomenon is making its way into gastronomy with seven burgers inspired by some of the saga’s most iconic characters, arriving at homes across Zaragoza for a limited time.

Emma Falcón Ricart · 16/09/2026
"Be very careful": concern in Delicias over man posing as an Endesa worker

"Be very careful": concern in Delicias over man posing as an Endesa worker

Residents in the Delicias and Monsalud areas have issued a warning on social media about a man who, according to a resident's account, is allegedly posing as an Endesa worker. According to one post shared on Facebook, the individual knocks on homes and asks residents whether they have any problems or faults with their electricity supply, allegedly taking advantage of a possible lapse in attention to try to enter the properties.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 16/09/2026
Zaragoza Firefighters to Get 100 Bone-Conduction Communication Devices

Zaragoza Firefighters to Get 100 Bone-Conduction Communication Devices

Zaragoza Firefighters will receive new devices to communicate during operations. The city council has put out to tender the purchase of 100 bone-conduction communication devices for its Fire, Rescue and Civil Protection Service, with a maximum budget of €37,510 including VAT.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 16/09/2026
This Zaragoza neighborhood will get a new “pump track” with ramps and curves for thrill-seekers

This Zaragoza neighborhood will get a new “pump track” with ramps and curves for thrill-seekers

Zaragoza is preparing a new track for fans of two wheels and acrobatics. The San Juan de Mozarrifar neighborhood will have a new pump track circuit, a facility designed for people who enjoy bicycles and skateboards and are looking for a place to test their balance, speed and skill. Zaragoza City Council has already put the works out to tender, with a budget of 48,382.52 euros, including VAT.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 16/09/2026
The Zaragoza church that still guides the lost with 33 bells every night

The Zaragoza church that still guides the lost with 33 bells every night

The tower of San Miguel de los Navarros rises above Zaragoza's rooftops with an unmistakable silhouette. As the eye moves upward, the brickwork of its Mudéjar construction gives way to one of its most distinctive features: an iron spire crowning the structure and holding a history closely tied to the city. This is where the so-called Bell of the Lost is found, whose sound guided people for centuries as they tried to return to Zaragoza through darkness and fog.

Julia Zaratiegui Andrés · 16/09/2026
New Romareda speeds up as City Council confirms work is on schedule

New Romareda speeds up as City Council confirms work is on schedule

Work on Zaragoza's New Romareda is progressing within the expected deadlines and has entered a phase in which the future stadium that will host Real Zaragoza is beginning to take shape. Zaragoza City Council is maintaining the schedule for the new stadium to be ready for the team's return, expected in less than a year, as the city starts to visualize what the new playing field will look like.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 15/09/2026