Zaragoza

Santa Isabel residents complain about public transport: "We feel abandoned as a neighborhood"

Santa Isabel residents complain about public transport: "We feel abandoned as a neighborhood"

Residents of Santa Isabel have once again highlighted what they describe as the neighborhood’s public transport shortcomings and are calling for better connections with the city center. Through various posts in a Facebook group, several residents have proposed alternatives such as reinforcing existing routes, modifying itineraries and restoring connections that disappeared years ago, including the former Route 45, whose removal caused frustration among users.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 16/10/2026
New Zaragoza cleaning protest: time and location of Thursday’s rally

New Zaragoza cleaning protest: time and location of Thursday’s rally

Zaragoza cleaning workers will take to the streets again this Thursday to protest the stalled collective bargaining talks with FCC. Staff will rally from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Plaza de España, with the protest set to be repeated every Thursday while the dispute continues, unions CGT and CCOO announced.

Expo Caspe 2026: Dates, Opening Hours and Full Fair Program

Expo Caspe 2026: Dates, Opening Hours and Full Fair Program

The town of Caspe in Zaragoza is ready to host a new edition of Expo Caspe 2026 from October 31 to November 2. The Bajo Aragón agricultural, livestock, industrial and commercial fair will celebrate its 44th edition with a program combining professional activities, gastronomy, music, shopping and entertainment for the whole family. The official opening will take place on Saturday, October 31, at 11:00 a.m.

Heatwaves and unforeseen problems: the reasons delaying Zaragoza’s new La Romareda

Heatwaves and unforeseen problems: the reasons delaying Zaragoza’s new La Romareda

The new La Romareda will not be ready in time for the start of the 2027-2028 season. Real Zaragoza will have to extend its stay at the temporary ground, as construction has been delayed and the stadium will not be completed until November 2027 at the earliest. Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca has attributed the problems to successive heatwaves and unforeseen disruptions affecting some utilities between the future stadium and Miguel Servet Hospital.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 16/10/2026
Complaints Over Litter and Vandalism Multiply in Valdespartera During the Pilar Festival

Complaints Over Litter and Vandalism Multiply in Valdespartera During the Pilar Festival

Broken glass, smashed car mirrors, remnants of street drinking and litter in building entrances and parks. Valdespartera residents have begun drawing attention to situations they say are recurring in different parts of the neighborhood during the festive nights of the Pilar Festival. The complaints come as celebrations are in full swing, when the area hosts a significant share of Zaragoza’s festivities, with the fairgrounds and Espacio Zity concerts among its main attractions.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 15/10/2026
Pedro Cerbuna Street works extended by 15 days for 'essential' repairs

Pedro Cerbuna Street works extended by 15 days for 'essential' repairs

The comprehensive renovation of Pedro Cerbuna Street in the Universidad district will include additional work after construction uncovered previously unanticipated defects in the sewer network. Zaragoza City Council has authorized the preparation of a modified project, estimated to cost €372,742.54, to replace deteriorated pipes and improve cycling connections around the university area.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 15/10/2026
Three companies to carry out work on Plaza del Pilar: Goya Fountain still awaiting bids

Three companies to carry out work on Plaza del Pilar: Goya Fountain still awaiting bids

Plaza del Pilar in Zaragoza now has companies to undertake much of the transformation announced by Zaragoza City Council last May. Aqlara Infraestructuras, Agua y Jardín and Antique Restauración de Arte will share the work to renovate one of the Aragonese capital’s best-known fountains, add vegetation and improve several ornamental and lighting elements. The three contracts total 1,047,280.20 euros, although the renovation of the Goya Fountain, aimed at freeing up pedestrian space and facilitating major events, is still awaiting a new tender.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 15/10/2026
New flood-control dams in Parque Venecia to be built in four months

New flood-control dams in Parque Venecia to be built in four months

Zaragoza City Council has taken another step to reduce the risk of flooding in Parque Venecia. The municipal government has approved a project to build a system of flood-retention dams in the Arráez ravine, an infrastructure backed by an investment of 795,376.46 euros financed by Amazon Web Services (AWS), with an estimated construction period of four months. Work can begin once the tendering process is complete.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 15/10/2026
Zaragoza to expand its CCTV network to nearly 200 cameras

Zaragoza to expand its CCTV network to nearly 200 cameras

Zaragoza plans to expand its CCTV network and do so in less time. The city will go from its current 44 cameras in various locations to nearly 200 devices, thanks to a new municipal contracting system that also aims to reduce the process for adding new equipment from seven to three months.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 15/10/2026
Vox calls for foreign voters registered in Zaragoza to prove their ties

Vox calls for foreign voters registered in Zaragoza to prove their ties

Vox will bring a motion to Zaragoza City Council on October 29 calling for an audit of CERA registrations assigned to the city and a review of entries linked to the so-called "grandchildren law." The initiative asks the council to urge the competent Electoral Board to demand an "immediate and comprehensive" review of registrations arising from the Democratic Memory Law.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 15/10/2026
Delicias to Get Two New 360-Degree Cameras at These Intersections Before Year’s End

Delicias to Get Two New 360-Degree Cameras at These Intersections Before Year’s End

Two intersections on Delicias Street will have new surveillance cameras before the end of the year, provided the necessary procedures are completed on time. The devices will be installed at the junctions with Jordana and Conde de la Viñaza streets, two locations where residents had called for greater surveillance and which the Local Police studied to determine whether coverage needed to be reinforced.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 15/10/2026
Demolition of Zaragoza’s former Post Office building to go ahead after court rejection

Demolition of Zaragoza’s former Post Office building to go ahead after court rejection

The demolition of the former Post Office building on Anselmo Clavé Avenue can go ahead after the High Court of Justice of Aragon (TSJA) rejected the precautionary measures requested by Acción Pública para la Defensa del Patrimonio Aragonés (Apudepa). The ruling, dated October 8, allows the Portillo redevelopment project to continue after residents’ and heritage groups’ demands temporarily halted the work to assess whether the building could be protected.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 15/10/2026
Zaragoza vies for a European award with “Adapta tu patio”: when the winner will be announced

Zaragoza vies for a European award with “Adapta tu patio”: when the winner will be announced

Zaragoza’s school playgrounds could receive a new European accolade this Thursday. The city’s “Adapta tu patio” project will learn in Brussels whether it is among the winners of the New European Bauhaus Awards, presented by the European Commission to initiatives combining sustainability, inclusion and innovation. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. in the Belgian capital and can be watched online.

Carla Muñoz Fandos · 15/10/2026
DPZ plenary: negotiations with firefighters and controversy over young bull event tickets

DPZ plenary: negotiations with firefighters and controversy over young bull event tickets

The plenary session of the Zaragoza Provincial Council (DPZ) held this Wednesday focused on the Provincial Fire Service (SPEI) and controversy over the distribution of tickets for the young bull events at the Pilar festivities. The session also addressed the exclusion of minor local entities from Agenda 2030 funding and the expected opening of Veruela Parador.

Daniel Felipe Zárate Martínez · 15/10/2026
Tram Driver Attacked During Pilar Festivities: Workers Raise Safety Concerns

Tram Driver Attacked During Pilar Festivities: Workers Raise Safety Concerns

The assault on a Zaragoza tram driver and security staff during Monday night has prompted the Works Committee to denounce the lack of protection for employees. Staff representatives warn that the incident, which occurred during the Pilar Festivities, adds to other serious episodes and shows that workers’ safety is not guaranteed.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 15/10/2026
Iryo cancels four trains between Madrid and Barcelona via Zaragoza this Wednesday

Iryo cancels four trains between Madrid and Barcelona via Zaragoza this Wednesday

Passengers planning to travel by high-speed train to or from Zaragoza this Wednesday, October 14, should watch for possible changes. Iryo has canceled four trains on the Madrid-Barcelona route, which passes through the Aragonese capital, due to traffic restrictions resulting from a fire on a Renfe train in Ricla, Zaragoza.

Servimedia · 14/10/2026