Pensions will be revalued again next year, although the final increase will not be known until later. Current inflation data suggest a preliminary estimate for the possible rise in 2027.
The rise of large companies and the convenience of online shopping are affecting hundreds of long-standing small businesses every day, leaving many with no choice but to close permanently. This is what has happened to Sumizara, a business in Zaragoza’s Torrero neighborhood that had spent more than 50 years working in funerary art, sculpture and stonework at 24 La Coruña Street.
Boosting the employability of young students and strengthening the connection between the education system and Aragón’s business community are the main goals of Aragón Talent Challenge, the new program promoted by Fundación Ibercaja with the collaboration of the Government of Aragón and Microsoft, which is already underway.
Linde+Wiemann’s plant in Pedrola has fully entered the electric vehicle race with a new investment to modernize its processes and manufacture highly complex structural components for Mercedes-Benz. The project strengthens Aragon’s role in an automotive industry that, as Economy, Competitiveness and Employment Minister Eva Valle noted, is experiencing “a period of technological and energy transition” worldwide.
The Association of Industrial Companies of the Lower Ebro Valley (Airbe) held the 3rd Business Forum on the Circular Economy under the motto “The Circular Revolution: Competing in the New Energy Landscape.” The event focused on the major challenges and opportunities that the circular economy, the energy transition and efficient resource management pose for the competitiveness of Aragonese companies.
Zaragoza is emerging as the top destination for the upcoming Pilar holiday weekend. Accommodation bookings to visit the Aragonese capital between October 10 and 12 are 18 times higher than the city’s usual volume during a non-holiday autumn weekend. The event will provide a major boost to the local economy, which is preparing for a large wave of tourists.
Zaragoza is home to properties that offer an alternative to apartment living, with plenty of space and, above all, private outdoor areas. This townhouse brings together some of the most sought-after features for enjoying a home all year round: a garden, private pool, large cellar and solarium terrace.
Entering the technology sector without previous data center experience is now an option Amazon Web Services (AWS) is offering in Aragon. The company is seeking workers for its facilities in Zaragoza and Huesca and does not require prior experience in this type of infrastructure.
Environment Minister Luis Biendicho met with the Regional Association of Farmers and Ranchers of Aragon (Araga) to address key environmental issues affecting the agricultural sector. Nitrate controls, wildlife overpopulation and the role of farmers in wildfire response were among the topics discussed.
Companies from Aragon are seeking to expand their reach and find new international customers without initially having to leave the region. Over two days, companies from different sectors have the opportunity to meet face to face with potential foreign buyers at Meet the Buyer Aragón 2026, an initiative designed to facilitate business contacts that could lead to new contracts and markets.
Fifteen years after arriving in Spain, Amazon says its activity helps support nearly 200,000 jobs across its workforce, supply chain workers and positions created by the thousands of small and medium-sized businesses selling through its platform. The company, which has invested more than €25 billion in the country since 2011, is also preparing new facilities in Aragón that will increase its economic and logistics footprint.
Spain’s new data center regulations face a complex approval process and numerous objections from the industry. Banco Sabadell analysts believe the government is unlikely to approve the royal decree in October as planned, given the volume of submissions and pending reports.
Having just one job is no longer enough for some workers. The rising cost of living, housing expenses and wages that often fail to cover all necessities are driving more people to seek a second source of income. This trend is also evident in Aragon, where multiple-job holding now affects 11.3% of workers.
The Government of Aragon launched the Extraordinary Road Plan (PEC) in July 2024 to renew a total of 1,760 kilometres of 51 roads in the regional network. This Monday, work on Itinerary 3, the first of 11, was declared complete.
Aragon's exports rose 3.7% year-on-year in July 2026 to €1,437.6 million, according to data released Tuesday by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise. Growth outpaced Spain's overall increase of 3.0%, which brought national exports to €35,453.7 million.
Living alone is far more expensive than sharing a flat in Spain. Renting a one-bedroom apartment costs an average of 984 euros a month, compared with 425 euros for a room, a 132% difference. Studios fall in between, averaging 819 euros per month, highlighting the high cost of securing a home alone.
A seventh-floor apartment in Actur offers one of those Zaragoza panoramas that are hard to find in the city center. The home looks toward the Expo area and offers views from several rooms of some of the area's most recognizable landmarks, including the Water Tower. Its glass-enclosed terrace adds extra living space all year round.
Ten years ago, Aragón Digital was already reporting the news shaping Aragon's current affairs. On September 22, 2016, a study by the Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (Airef) estimated that each resident of the region would need 80 workdays to pay off its regional debt.
The BoviTECH Operational Group will present its first results on September 30 at the Cedrillas Fair in Teruel, aiming to improve the profitability and competitiveness of suckler cow farms. The event, titled “Experiences and tools to improve profitability and competitiveness on suckler cow farms”, will show how digital technologies, real-time monitoring, data analysis and nutritional innovation can help develop new tools for managing beef cattle.
Finding a job often means searching employment portals, reviewing requirements and comparing conditions until finding a suitable vacancy. This week, Aragon offers new opportunities for very different profiles, from people seeking work in construction to professionals in pharmacy, administration, retail and reception.
