Residents of the La Almozara neighborhood were surprised to find small white slips placed near the doors of numerous vehicles parked in the lot outside the Veltins Arena bar, near Pablo Gargallo Avenue. The alert was raised in a neighborhood Facebook group, where one resident said she had seen them while parking and suggested they could be used to check whether cars remain parked for a certain period of time.
Residents of Las Fuentes have shared an alert on social media about a man allegedly targeting the area around Salvador Minguijón and Silvestre Pérez streets overnight. According to one resident, the individual, accompanied by another person and usually wearing a hat, allegedly smashed a car window to enter the vehicle and steal several belongings before heading toward the Andrea Casamayor housing complex.
Zaragoza continues to grow and shows no signs of slowing down. The Aragonese capital now has 735,129 residents, adding more than 50,443 new inhabitants in just five years. However, this growth is not evenly distributed across the city. Municipal registry data from Zaragoza City Council as of January 1, 2026, confirms that the city's population is highly unevenly distributed among its districts, with differences of up to tenfold between the most and least populated areas.
Zaragoza will have its own representation at one of Spain's major national events dedicated to the art of grilling. Mesón Los Cántaros, one of the best-known steakhouses in the Aragonese capital, has been selected to take part in the fifth edition of the National Grill Masters Contest, which will bring together professionals from across Spain.
A bag of dog food, a group of ducks gathered around it and an early-morning argument. According to residents of Torrero-La Paz, the scene keeps repeating near the canal, where some locals have focused on people who come to feed the birds. The latest incident that sparked debate took place on Sunday, when one resident says she had to warn a woman not to feed the animals. "She took out a large bag of dog food and poured it out for the ducks," she recounted in a neighborhood Facebook group.
From learning how to search for jobs with artificial intelligence or prepare presentations in Canva to getting started in logistics, electricity, plumbing or forklift operation. Zaragoza’s Casa de la Mujer will open enrollment this Tuesday, September 15, for a new training program offering 484 places across 34 courses.
Zaragoza’s PSOE on Monday criticized Natalia Chueca’s government for failing to hold the Capital City Bilateral Commission with the Aragonese government and demanded its immediate convening. Socialist councilor Horacio Royo denounced the “indifference” of both the city council and the Government of Aragon over an issue that, in his view, has left key matters for the city, such as funding, wastewater treatment and the construction of new facilities, on hold. Royo recalled that in Jorge Azcón’s more than three years at the head of the regional government, the commission has met only once, in December 2023.
The area around Delicias station is preparing for a new residential development that will include a 20-story, 60-meter-high tower. The project will rise on a plot of more than 31,800 square meters in the AVE district, next to the station, and will also include three other residential blocks.
Mantis Bar is reopening in Zaragoza. The well-known venue on Calle Mayor is beginning a new chapter this Friday under new owners, while retaining the name and spirit of the cocktail bar founded 25 years ago.
Thousands of people from Zaragoza have crossed the doors of the Paraninfo at the University of Zaragoza to attend an exhibition, an academic event or simply admire one of the city’s most representative buildings. What many do not know is that this 19th-century building, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, also houses a restaurant open to the public.
A comprehensive renovation of Doctor Iranzo Street begins this Monday, September 14, in Las Fuentes, bringing changes to traffic on several surrounding streets. The first phase will cover the stretch between Cardenal Cisneros and Compromiso de Caspe. Zaragoza City Council says mobility will be guaranteed on the district’s main roads, although there will be temporary disruptions and closures.
For many of the people who visited Plaza del Pilar this Sunday, boccia was a real discovery. The participation of the Aspace Aragón Sports Association, part of Fundación Aspace Zaragoza, in Sports Day in the Street once again sparked the curiosity of an audience that, in many cases, was unfamiliar with this Paralympic discipline, specially adapted for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities involving severe motor impairment.
Marquesa Gil de Rada changed her life after being widowed in 1300. The Aragonese noblewoman abandoned the privileges of her position to devote herself to religious life. Her decision led to the creation of a female community linked to the Order of the Holy Sepulchre and to one of Zaragoza’s best-preserved medieval complexes.
Arrabal wants to add a creative touch to its streets during the “Prepilares 2026” Commerce Festivities. This year, the neighborhood is launching its first Balcony and Window Decoration Contest using recycled materials, an initiative open to residents that aims to transform these spaces while giving a second life to objects and materials no longer in use.
Aragón Fashion Week is here with a packed program designed for fashion lovers to enjoy seven days of events and activities. It will take place from September 21 to 27 at various locations across Zaragoza.
Cuarte de Huerva has been dealing for years with an access problem worsened by its urban and business growth. The PP in Zaragoza highlighted the issue on Sunday by calling for a new roundabout on the N-330 at Avenida del Rosario. The project would connect the municipality in both directions, reduce traffic passing through the town center and provide an alternative exit in an emergency.
Plaza del Pilar has become a large open-air sports center this Saturday for a new edition of Street Sports Day. Since early morning, hundreds of Zaragoza residents of all ages have come to try some of the dozens of sports organized by Zaragoza City Council, which will fill the city center throughout the weekend.
More than 300 third-year male and female cadets at Zaragoza's General Military Academy received their commissions as second lieutenants this Saturday, marking a new stage in their training as future officers of the Spanish Army and the Guardia Civil.
New stores are opening across Zaragoza, and the latest arrival in the city center is designed to dress unique women, whatever their style, with options for every taste and personality. Kalatea opened its doors on October 3, created and launched by Marina as a new space dedicated to fashion.
September brings a host of free activities to Harinera ZGZ, which launches a new program centered on art, circus, creativity and inclusion. The cultural center in Zaragoza’s San José neighborhood will offer workshops throughout the month for a wide range of audiences, from circus experiences and collective painting to art with natural materials and a Spanish Sign Language course.
