Businesses in Aragon can find new clients in international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank. These entities purchase products and hire services and construction work through competitive tenders, which companies from different countries can enter. This market is worth more than $90 billion a year, but relatively few companies in Aragon are taking advantage of these opportunities.
Litera Meat will take part in a new edition of SIAL Paris, one of the food industry’s leading international events, held from October 17 to 21 at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center.
The Union of Professionals and Self-Employed Workers (UPTA Spain) warned on Wednesday that the reduction and subsequent freeze of minimum contribution bases since 2023 could cost lower-income self-employed workers up to €12,000 in pension payments. The estimates, from UPTA's Observatory of the Self-Employed Economy, calculate an annual pension loss of €600, which would amount to €12,000 over 20 years in the scenario analyzed.
Valencia Avenue is one of Zaragoza’s areas where university life blends with the daily activity of shops, cafés and residents. Its proximity to the San Francisco campus and wide range of services make it an attractive location both for those looking to make it their home and for those considering investing in property. It is in this setting that a flat has just come onto the market, standing out for its size, elevation and outdoor spaces.
Prices are rising again in Spain, putting pressure on household budgets. Inflation reached 4.9% in September, six tenths higher than in August, when it stood at 4.3%. This is the highest rate since February 2023, driven mainly by rising fuel and travel costs.
From the rail sector to the chemical industry, Zaragoza has new job opportunities for candidates with different levels of education and experience. The openings include technical, sales and care roles, as well as positions for people entering the job market without prior experience.
The Huesca and Teruel Chambers of Commerce joined a national initiative on Tuesday, October 13, to show their support for Ceuta and its businesses. Both institutions took part in a symbolic gesture led by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, which promoted the raising of the Ceuta flag at the headquarters of these organizations across the country.
Only a few hours have passed since the October 12 public holiday, Pilar Day and Hispanic Day, and some are already checking the calendar for the next break. With the final quarter of the year underway, Aragon's 2026 work calendar still has several dates marked in red. The good news is that three long weekends remain before 2026 comes to an end, and the first is just around the corner.
Aragon once again has representatives among Spain’s most innovative companies. Six Aragonese startups have been selected among the country’s 101 leading companies in the third edition of the Top 101 Spain Up Nation Awards. The awards recognize young companies with technology projects capable of growing, creating jobs and providing solutions for different sectors.
Spain's 2027 working calendar is now official. The Government of Aragon approved the region's public holidays a month ago, and the Official State Gazette (BOE) published the nationwide calendar this Tuesday, October 13. It includes 12 national and regional public holidays in each territory, nine of which will be common to all autonomous communities.
The Aragon Employment Institute (INAEM) presented INAEMFOR this Friday, a new digital tool designed to simplify and modernize employment training management in Aragon.
Renfe, through TrenLab, its open innovation program, and the Aragón Emprende Foundation will launch the “Entrepreneurship aboard the Canfranero” initiative on October 22. The experience will welcome Aragón’s 2026 Entrepreneurship Week and turn the train connecting Zaragoza, Huesca and Canfranc into a traveling meeting space for projects, companies and organizations.
Zaragoza is home to properties that surprise with their size, outdoor spaces and possibilities. In Torrero, this two-story house has six bedrooms, two kitchens and two independent entrances, offering the peace of a family home without giving up the conveniences of city living.
The supply of rental homes in Zaragoza fell 5% between September 29 and October 5, in a week marked by the approval of two housing decrees by the Spanish Government and their subsequent rejection by the Congress of Deputies. According to a study monitoring the real estate market in the country's 10 most populous cities, regulatory uncertainty may help explain this decline.
The IBEX 35 closed Thursday down 0.99% at 18,928.9, slipping below the 19,000-point level for the first time since June 12. Spain’s benchmark index posted its second consecutive decline and failed to regain 19,000. It reached an intraday low of 18,821.9 and a high of 19,105.1, below the previous day’s close.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced this Thursday a change in how it pays taxes on its data centers in Aragón. The multinational company will begin paying the Business Activities Tax (IAE) directly to the municipalities where its facilities are located, instead of paying it nationally as it had done until now. The company has also committed to making retroactive payments for the past four years.
Fried, boiled, scrambled or in an omelet, eggs are staples in Aragonese kitchens, and consumption continues to rise. Each person in Aragon ate an average of 158 eggs in 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA). This puts Aragon 8.2% above the national average of 146 eggs per person.
Aragon's tourism sector is showcasing its commitment to innovation and technology in Seville, where the Government of Aragon is taking part from Tuesday through Thursday in the Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) 2026. The region is represented by a delegation of companies and organizations presenting their projects at one of the leading professional events focused on transforming the tourism sector.
Aragon’s roads continue to be upgraded to improve road safety and make journeys easier for drivers. The latest works have refurbished 171 kilometres of roads in the provinces of Zaragoza and Teruel, finishing six months ahead of schedule. The improvements affect five regional roads and include resurfacing, route changes and new safety measures.
Thirteen startups from Aragon have taken a step forward to grow their businesses and secure new opportunities. All have completed the StartTech+ 2026 program run by the Aragon Development Institute (IAF), an initiative that helps small technology companies develop their projects, improve management and connect with potential investors.
