Work in Zaragoza’s San Miguel Square has uncovered a hidden history: a large Roman sewer, 11th-century homes and more than 30 burials from the former parish cemetery. Archaeological monitoring has also revealed part of the city wall, remains of the Puerta del Duque and the square’s former fountain.
After years of waiting and a failed first attempt, the restoration of one of Parque Grande’s most recognizable landmarks is taking shape. Zaragoza City Council has put out to tender the construction management service for the restoration of the Music Kiosk, another step toward work starting before the end of 2026. Companies interested in taking on the task have until October 19 to submit their bids.
You go in for a small snack, a drink or something to eat. Everything seems normal until you look up and discover wooden seats and a huge cinema projector recalling when films entertained entire generations.
Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca has described the suspension of the street-cleaning and waste-collection strike during the Pilar Festival as “good news.” The decision by the CGT and CCOO unions represents a pause in the mobilizations, although the labor dispute remains unresolved and workers’ representatives are preparing new stoppages for November.
Five years ago, Aragón Digital was already reporting the stories shaping current affairs in Aragon. On October 12, 2021, Aragonese florists faced one of the most challenging Pilar Flower Offerings, with bouquet sales down 90% from 2019. Pandemic health restrictions had significantly reduced participation in one of the largest events of Zaragoza's festivities.
The first day of the 2026 Pilar Festivities brought dozens of medical interventions in Zaragoza on Saturday, coinciding with the start of the celebrations and the traditional opening speech. The Red Cross deployed a preventive operation to respond to possible incidents and had carried out 46 interventions by 10 p.m.
Zaragoza’s indefinite cleaning and waste collection strike, which coincides fully with the 2026 Pilar festivities, could find a way forward in the coming days. The USO, UGT, CSIF and Independiente unions said Sunday that negotiations with FCC Medio Ambiente are not stalled and that concrete proposals are on the table to improve employees’ working conditions and reach an agreement that would allow the strike to be called off.
Twenty-five years ago, Aragón Digital was already covering the stories shaping current affairs in Aragon. On October 11, 2001, Calatayud experienced a historic day with the official establishment of its county, the largest in Aragon by number of municipalities. It thus became the second Aragonese county to begin operating, after Aranda, during the region's territorial reorganization process.
Zaragoza’s Pilar festivities have begun with the cleaning strike still unresolved and concerns about rubbish piling up in the streets in the coming days. Mayor Natalia Chueca regretted this Saturday that the company and workers had failed to reach an agreement, calling the situation “bad news” amid the celebrations.
The SOS DPZ Firefighters Platform has temporarily suspended planned protests against the Zaragoza Provincial Council (DPZ) after negotiations resumed to address the state of the service. The canceled actions include a rally scheduled for Friday, October 9, at 11:00 a.m. in the Zaragoza town of Ariza.
The renovation of Zaragoza’s San Miguel Square has sparked mixed reactions among residents. While some have expressed their dissatisfaction with the new design of the central space following its reopening, Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca has defended the outcome of the work and said the feedback she is receiving is mostly positive. Some residents have even compared the renovated square to “a fairytale setting,” she said.
Aragón TV will finally broadcast the traditional vaquillas at the 2026 Pilar Festivities live after reaching an agreement for their coverage. The regional broadcaster will air the events daily from this Sunday, October 11, through next Sunday, October 18, bringing back one of the most recognisable features of its special programming for Zaragoza’s festivities.
Residents of Cuarte de Huerva once again have taxis after almost eight years without the service. They can now request a vehicle without relying on drivers traveling from Zaragoza, as had been the case until now. The town council presented the launch of the first of the two awarded licenses this Friday. The municipality will also have four taxi ranks in different areas of the town.
Zaragoza's city center will become a vast open-air stadium this Saturday, October 10, welcoming the 2026 Fiestas del Pilar. This year's traditional Proclamation parade will put sport center stage, bringing together 500 participants, including Olympic and Paralympic athletes, clubs, federations and sports schools. All will perform under the slogan "Champion Zaragoza," a preview of the European Capital of Sport title the city will hold in 2027.
“It is a slight to the history of the square, the church and all the residents who live here.” With these words, residents of the area around San Miguel Square assessed the appearance of the newly renovated square, whose refurbishment was completed this Friday. Among other issues, they rejected the pergola installed in place of the fountain they had requested from the outset.
Construction of Zaragoza’s new El Portillo park will bring major traffic changes from this Friday. The City Council has announced the full opening of Escoriaza y Fabro Street, improving connections between several neighborhoods. Traffic will also change at the Anselmo Clavé intersection, requiring drivers to follow new routes.
Zaragoza’s new San Miguel Square will reopen throughout this afternoon after the completion of its months-long full transformation. From now on, buses on lines 29 and 39 will stop again at the stops located in the square. Lines 40 and 38, however, will not return until work on Coso Street is completed.
A new Zaragoza Provincial Council aid program will fund street renovations, improvements to basic services and road upgrades in 292 municipalities. The provincial institution announced a new edition of its Agenda 2030 plan on Friday, with a budget of 22 million euros to improve municipal infrastructure and help fight depopulation.
One of Aragon’s great heritage treasures conceals a space beneath its walls that remains unknown to many Zaragoza residents. Beneath La Seo’s iconic Parroquieta lies a 14th-century Gothic crypt that was used for centuries as a coal cellar and storage room. A recent restoration has recovered this unique corner and restored its value within the Cathedral of the Savior.
The Zaragoza Tram has received international recognition for its high safety standards. At the Global Light Rail Awards gala in London, the European Arise project, developed and practically tested in Zaragoza, triumphed at these prestigious awards honoring the world's best tram-related projects and initiatives.
