Zaragoza

The Zaragoza Grand Prix is a reality: 20 influencers to race go-karts through the city center

The Zaragoza Grand Prix is a reality: 20 influencers to race go-karts through the city center

Lolalolita, Marina Rivers, Ceciarmy, Xbuyer, Kappah and Ampeter were among the influencers who became racing drivers for a day in the first edition of Kart Royale. This major racing event, which creates a genuine urban circuit in the city center, will hold its second edition in Zaragoza. Eight teams and 24 content creators will take part in a competition narrated by none other than Antonio Lobato.

La Seo to Offer Free Admission on These October Dates: One Falls During Fiestas del Pilar

La Seo to Offer Free Admission on These October Dates: One Falls During Fiestas del Pilar

October is one of the most special months on Zaragoza’s calendar. The city is preparing for its biggest celebrations, the Fiestas del Pilar, but alongside concerts, traditional events and activities for all audiences, there will also be opportunities to explore the heritage of the capital of Aragon. One of them will be the chance to visit La Seo in Zaragoza free of charge, an opportunity available to residents of Aragon on four days this month.

Valdespartera case sets precedent as Zaragoza considers banning gas stations near schools

Valdespartera case sets precedent as Zaragoza considers banning gas stations near schools

The gas stations that have pitted residents of Valdespartera and Picarral against the authorities took a new step forward this Wednesday in Zaragoza City Council’s plenary session. The council backed a review of the three licenses granted for unattended service stations—two in Valdespartera and one in Picarral—and supported amending Zaragoza’s General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) to establish a minimum distance between new gas stations and homes, schools, healthcare centers and parks. The agreement first requires a legal report determining whether the change complies with state regulations.

New strike threat in Zaragoza as tram workers announce possible October walkouts

New strike threat in Zaragoza as tram workers announce possible October walkouts

The Aragonese capital faces a new strike threat in one of its public services, as industrial action began this Wednesday in the city's street cleaning and waste collection services. This time, tram workers have put new mobilizations on the table. During a plenary session, Julián Alamedía, a representative of the Intersindical de Trabajadores de Aragón union, warned that staff would begin an indefinite strike on October 19 if no agreement is reached with the company beforehand.

PP and Vox Call for More National Police in Zaragoza Amid Rising Crime

PP and Vox Call for More National Police in Zaragoza Amid Rising Crime

Zaragoza City Council’s plenary session approved a motion on Wednesday by the municipal PP group demanding that the Spanish government, the Interior Ministry and the Government Delegation in Aragon provide a “stable, sufficient and verifiable” increase in the personnel and material resources allocated to the National Police in the city. The initiative was approved with the support of the PP, Vox and independent councillor Marisa Gaspar, calling for police staffing and resources to be adapted to Zaragoza’s needs.

Heading to Guimarães: Zaragoza Backs Its Bid to Become European Green Capital

Heading to Guimarães: Zaragoza Backs Its Bid to Become European Green Capital

Zaragoza enters the final stage of its bid to become European Green Capital 2028, backed by the city council’s plenary session and its goal of strengthening climate change mitigation and adaptation policies. The motion presented by the PSOE passed with 25 votes in favor from the PP, PSOE and unaffiliated councillor Marisa Gaspar, while Vox voted against and Zaragoza en Común abstained. The European decision will be announced on October 8 in Guimarães, Portugal, the current European Green Capital.

Zaragoza stands with Ceuta as PP and Vox motions pass over opposition from PSOE and ZeC

Zaragoza stands with Ceuta as PP and Vox motions pass over opposition from PSOE and ZeC

Zaragoza City Council’s plenary session approved two motions on the situation in Ceuta presented by the PP and Vox on Wednesday, with support from unaffiliated councillor Marisa Gaspar. The PSOE and Zaragoza en Común voted against them. Both initiatives call on the Spanish government to guarantee security and normality in the autonomous city and reaffirm Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, although Vox goes further by demanding a permanent deployment of the armed forces, stronger border controls and diplomatic measures against Morocco.

La Seo to offer free entry on these October dates, including one during the Fiestas del Pilar

La Seo to offer free entry on these October dates, including one during the Fiestas del Pilar

October is one of the most special months on Zaragoza’s calendar. The city is preparing to celebrate the Fiestas del Pilar, but alongside concerts, traditional events and activities for all audiences, there will also be opportunities to explore the heritage of the Aragonese capital. One of them will be the chance to visit La Seo in Zaragoza free of charge, an opportunity available to residents of Aragón on four days this month.

Zaragoza cleaning strike begins with 29% turnout and “sabotage” involving punctured tires

Zaragoza cleaning strike begins with 29% turnout and “sabotage” involving punctured tires

Zaragoza’s street-cleaning strike began this Wednesday with turnout that the city council puts at 29% across the morning and night shifts, while around 8% of the workforce reportedly joined the overnight stoppage. The day also began with incidents involving several garbage trucks, which municipal sources described as “sabotage” and which included punctured tires. Once repaired, however, the teams were able to go out and provide service.