Volotea is currently maintaining its flights from Zaragoza Airport despite recently entering pre-insolvency proceedings. The airline continues to operate the connection with Menorca, and there is no official indication that the route has been canceled.
Zaragoza is a city of sweet-toothed locals, as people in Aragón call those with a genuine weakness for good desserts. And there is no shortage of reasons. The Aragonese capital is home to countless bakeries where, as soon as you walk through the door, the aroma of freshly baked dough and the sweet scent of sugar surround you, making it almost impossible to resist trying one of the treats on display.
Nupzial is preparing to return to the Zaragoza Conference Centre with new spaces, a stronger focus on fashion and a renewed, more streamlined and modern image. The Wedding, Celebrations and Events Fair will hold its 22nd edition from November 20 to 22, once again showcasing the latest proposals for weddings, celebrations and events.
The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility is continuing surface rehabilitation works on Zaragoza's North Ring Road, on the A-2 motorway, in a project with an investment of €4.3 million, including VAT.
Zaragoza has gathered more than 150 letters supporting its bid to become European Green Capital 2028 from institutions, companies, universities, social organizations and political representatives. They join around 20 videos from figures and organizations backing the project, which has reached the final stage of the European competition.
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.
Twenty years ago, Aragón Digital was already reporting the news shaping Aragon. On October 1, 2006, Mercazaragoza celebrated its first 25 years, focusing on projects such as the Maritime Terminal and its future as a food logistics hub for the Ebro Valley.
Ten years ago, Aragón Digital reported on the stories shaping Aragon. On October 1, 2016, Fuendetodos set a Guinness World Record by creating the world's largest chocolate painting, a work dedicated to Francisco de Goya that became one of the main attractions of the second edition of the Goyesque Festival.
The Fiestas del Pilar are already beginning to make their presence felt on Zaragoza’s streets. As a prelude to the main celebrations in the Aragonese capital, Las Armas Square will host its Prepilares market this Sunday, October 4, a family-friendly event featuring crafts, food, music and various activities.
Sharing a good steak around a table is a tradition making a comeback this October in Aragón. Steak Month celebrates its fourth edition from October 1 to 31 with 90 restaurants and butcher shops across the region, along with new ways to enjoy meat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Calatayud will host its third Seniors Fair this Thursday, October 1, an event organized by the Calatayud City Council to mark the International Day of Older Persons and provide a space for the entire community to meet, participate and socialize.
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.
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’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.
Around 100 people gathered in central Zaragoza on Wednesday as work stoppages began in street cleaning and waste collection. FCC and unions are demanding improved working conditions and warn that failure to reach an agreement before October 7 could trigger an indefinite strike during the Pilar Festival.
