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.
The differences between boys and girls have once again become apparent in Aragon's educational results. Fifteen-year-old girls in Aragon score nearly 32 points higher than their male classmates in reading literacy in PISA 2025, while boys achieve better results in mathematics. In science, however, the scores of both groups are much more similar.
Taking photographs, choosing the frame and deciding when to press the shutter can also be forms of autonomy. This is one of the ideas behind “Alongside You,” a photography project promoted by Fundación Aspace Zaragoza that will become an exhibition at Zaragoza’s Centro Joaquín Roncal on September 15.
Support for vulnerable children, employment access for people facing difficulties, active aging and care for patients with advanced illnesses will receive more resources in Aragon. Fundación ”la Caixa” will increase its investment in social, educational and cultural initiatives in the region to €20 million this year, €1 million more than in 2025, and expects to reach €21 million in 2027.
September has brought the return to routine for thousands of people in Aragon. The summer holidays are fading into the past, and it is time to return to work, get back to regular schedules and refill calendars with obligations. But between meetings, early mornings and coffee breaks, some are already looking ahead and checking the 2027 public holiday calendar for upcoming days off and the best opportunities to plan holidays or a getaway.
What was supposed to be a family holiday in Norway has become an entirely unexpected experience for Miguel Ángel García, from Zaragoza. He is spending these days on holiday in Oslo, and his visit has coincided with the state funeral of King Harald V, held this Wednesday in the Norwegian capital. From early morning, the city center has been virtually taken over by the security operation and hundreds of citizens who have taken to the streets to bid farewell to their monarch.
Social economy seeks to engage young people in Aragón and show them that there are other ways to start businesses, work and develop projects with social impact. Zaragoza will host the “Social Economy Is Youth. Make an Impact!” event on September 18, bringing together experiences, projects and experts to connect this economic model with new generations.
Health Minister Ángel Sanz met on Wednesday with the management teams of Royo Villanova University Hospital, the Sector Management and Primary Care to gather input on the hospital’s future. The meeting marked the first step in a key process to assess the facility’s current situation and identify needs from those most familiar with its daily operations.
Forest fire risk falls significantly in Aragon this Wednesday after two days of an almost generalised red alert. The Directorate-General for Forest Management maintains the highest alert level in seven areas, compared with 23 on Tuesday and 25 on Monday.