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A new Iberian products stand, jotas and solidarity: Rastrillo Aragón returns to the Multiusos with clothes, toys and books

It is one of Zaragoza’s must-attend charity events. For 39 editions, the Federico Ozanam Foundation’s Rastrillo Aragón has brought altruism, stalls and new or second-hand products to every venue it has occupied. In recent years, it has made the Sala Multiusos its home, and it will return there from Friday, October 23, through November 2. The venue will once again be filled with shopping, gatherings and activities for a charitable cause.

Cristina Morte Landa · 22/10/2026

Aragón to Allocate €3.1 Billion to Healthcare in 2027 Budget

The Government of Aragón will allocate around €3.1 billion to healthcare in its 2027 budget. Aragón President Jorge Azcón announced the figure during a visit to the Aragón Blood and Tissue Bank marking the institution’s 20th anniversary. Azcón said this is the first time in the region’s history that spending in this area has exceeded three million euros.

CPR, nutrition, exercise and emotional wellbeing: what to expect at the Monegros Health Fair

A road accident drill, CPR workshops, physical exercise, healthy eating and emotional wellbeing are part of the extensive programme launching the second Monegros Centro Health Fair this Wednesday. Over three days, Sariñena, Sena and Lanaja will become meeting points where residents can access practical tools to look after their health and prevent illness.

Stroke of luck in Zaragoza: EuroMillions awards €1 million prize in Delicias

One ticket, a shop in the Delicias neighborhood and one million euros. Luck has stopped in Zaragoza once again, this time changing the life of one of its residents. Tuesday’s EuroMillions draw left the “El Millón” prize in the Aragonese capital, linked to code GTV60206.

Carla Muñoz Fandos · 22/10/2026

A "polar air mass" will send temperatures below freezing in parts of Aragon

As Storm Adam makes its final impact in parts of Spain, Meteored has warned of a "polar air mass" arriving on Wednesday and bringing wintry temperatures to the northern half of the Iberian Peninsula. According to the weather information platform, Thursday will be one of the coldest days of the week, with minimum temperatures between 1 and 5 degrees.

Cristina Morte Landa · 22/10/2026

Aragón TV, Aragón Radio and Aragón Play back Aragón teams in Copa del Rey

Aragón TV, Aragón Radio and Aragón Play will accompany the six Aragón representatives as they begin their Copa del Rey campaigns. Cuarte, Real Zaragoza, SD Huesca, Utebo, Calamocha and Atlético Calatayud will seek to advance past a first-round tie decided over a single match between Tuesday, October 27 and Thursday, October 29.

Redacción · 22/10/2026

148 snowplows ready for winter in Aragon: how they will be distributed by province

As the coldest months of the year approach, Aragon is preparing for snowfall, frost and adverse weather conditions that could complicate road travel. To ensure driver safety and keep the Spanish State Road Network in good condition, the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has prepared a special operation for the 2026-2027 winter road maintenance campaign, which will have 148 snowplows and more than 22,000 tonnes of de-icing materials distributed across the region's three provinces.

Daniel Felipe Zárate Martínez · 21/10/2026

Aragón to Increase Education Budget by 20% in 2027, Adding €350 Million

The Government of Aragón plans a major education push in 2027, with a 20% increase in the Education Department’s budget, adding around €350 million compared with the previous year. The extra funding will support larger staff numbers, improved teacher pay, new infrastructure, classroom adaptations for high temperatures and increased resources for the University of Zaragoza, science and research.

Sofía Villanueva López · 21/10/2026

International Baccalaureate Comes to Teruel as Ten Students Begin Programme at IES Vega del Turia

The International Baccalaureate is now a reality in Teruel. IES Vega del Turia has launched the prestigious, globally recognised programme in the 2026/2027 academic year with ten enrolled students, becoming the first school in the province to offer a programme that creates new academic opportunities and facilitates access to university in Spain and continued higher education abroad.

Carla Muñoz Fandos · 21/10/2026

Zaragoza brings together more than 40 food safety experts to strengthen Listeria control

More than 40 food safety officials from various autonomous communities took part in Zaragoza in the course "Verification of shelf-life studies against Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods," organized by the Deputy Directorate-General for Food Safety Management of the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) as part of the 2026 Interadministrative Continuing Training Plan.

Carla Muñoz Fandos · 21/10/2026

The touching story behind influencer Lucía de la Puerta wearing a cachirulo on the Camino de Santiago

The Camino de Santiago is much more than a route made up of miles and stages. Sometimes, all it takes is an unexpected conversation to discover the stories each pilgrim carries with them. That is what happened to influencer Lucía de la Puerta, who shared one of the most emotional encounters of her Camino experience on social media—a story that also featured two instantly recognisable symbols of Zaragoza: the cachirulo and the Virgen del Pilar.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 21/10/2026

Education Department and Unions to Meet at End of Month to Discuss Extracurricular Activity Regulations

The Education Department and unions will meet next week to discuss, in a technical committee, the regulation of extracurricular activities and educational trips outside school premises. The Directorate-General for Personnel conveyed this on Tuesday morning to the unions attending the technical committee that approved the teaching exams, offering 900 positions across 21 specialties.

Sofía Villanueva López · 21/10/2026

Vito Quiles defies the University of Zaragoza and proceeds with his Law Faculty event

Agitator Vito Quiles is moving ahead with his Zaragoza stop on the Combativos II Tour despite the university's rejection. Under the slogan “Mafia or Homeland,” he has called for a gathering outside the Faculty of Law on the San Francisco Campus this Thursday at 7 p.m.

David Docón Seco · 21/10/2026

Aragon and Catalonia Team Up to Improve Emergency Care

Improving patient care when a health emergency occurs in border areas between Aragon and Catalonia was the aim of a meeting held Tuesday in Fraga, attended by professionals from 061 Aragon and Catalonia’s Medical Emergency System (SEM).

Sofía Villanueva López · 21/10/2026

The time change is coming to Aragon: when winter time begins in 2026

One of the most common questions every autumn arises with the time change. The days are getting shorter, daylight hours are dwindling and the calendar is moving toward one of those small rituals that comes into our homes every year: changing the clocks.

Emma Falcón Ricart · 21/10/2026

Radiotherapy in Teruel to begin in the first quarter of 2027

The Government of Aragon says radiotherapy in Teruel will be operational in the first quarter of 2027 and that the staff needed to launch the service are already being recruited. The Health Department is responding to criticism from Teruel Existe, which has warned of further delays and the risk that the linear accelerator may not operate at full capacity due to a shortage of professionals.

Sofía Villanueva López · 21/10/2026

Aragón to offer 900 places in 2027 teaching exams: these are the specialties

Aragón will hold its secondary education teaching exams in summer 2027, offering 900 places across 21 specialties. The CGT union reported this on Tuesday following a meeting of the sectoral committee held that morning. According to the union, the offer was approved with votes from CSIF and UGT (4 votes), while CGT and STEA-i (5 votes) voted against it.

Sofía Villanueva López · 21/10/2026

Deal with medical unions draws closer as Azcón vows to seal it “as soon as possible”

Negotiations between the Health Department and the medical unions on the strike committee, Cesm Aragón and Fasamet, to improve doctors’ working and pay conditions are entering their final stage. Aragón President Jorge Azcón, speaking during a visit to IES Vega del Turia, said he was “convinced” that both sides, together with the Finance Department, would reach an agreement. He also assured that they “will continue working and holding talks” to achieve it “as soon as possible”.

Sofía Villanueva López · 21/10/2026

How Miguel Servet’s new heart failure unit works

Going home after a heart failure admission in Zaragoza now comes with new support. Miguel Servet University Hospital has launched a unit bringing together cardiology and internal medicine and using artificial intelligence to monitor patients’ progress. The aim is to detect deterioration early, prevent readmissions and improve patients’ quality of life.

Carla Muñoz Fandos · 21/10/2026

Luck smiles on Zaragoza as Bonoloto awards more than €55,000

Luck has smiled on Zaragoza once again. Monday’s Bonoloto draw awarded a €55,274.95 prize in the Aragonese capital, where one of three second-category winning tickets in Spain was validated. The lucky winner matched five numbers from the winning combination plus the complementary number, missing out on the multimillion-euro jackpot by just one number.

Sofía Villanueva López · 21/10/2026

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