The Catholic calendar remembers Saint Ignatius of Antioch today, Saturday, October 17, one of the early bishops and martyrs of the Christian Church. He stood out for defending the faith, leading the Christian community in Antioch and writing letters during his journey to Rome, documents considered fundamental to understanding the origins of Christianity.
Sonrisa Animal Utebo animal shelter is organizing its fifth annual Animal Smile Day, which this year includes a new feature: a morning of workshops for all audiences. The association, which recently took in two dogs in difficult situations, also aims to raise awareness of its work and secure support to continue caring for them.
The Venezuelan community is set to mobilize this Saturday, October 17, in Zaragoza as part of the international ‘Set the Date’ initiative, held in cities around the world to demand presidential elections in Venezuela. In the Aragonese capital, the gathering is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Stone Bridge, near the Balcón de San Lázaro.
Aragon has reduced the average waiting time to resolve dependency cases to 109 days, according to data updated on September 30, 2026. The region remains Spain’s fastest in processing these procedures, with waiting times around six months below the national average.
Sincere smiles and tears of joy appeared on the faces of residents at the Parque Dorado care home in Zaragoza’s Actur neighborhood. Throughout the morning, they received an “unexpected” visit from sixth-grade students at Zaragoza’s German School, who gave each resident a carnation.
A DANA, together with humid winds arriving from the Mediterranean, will bring heavy rain in the coming days, Aemet warned. While Aragón will not be hit hard, showers, especially in Huesca and Teruel, and a considerable drop in temperatures will begin to be felt this weekend.
The Catholic calendar commemorates Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque today, Friday, October 16, a 17th-century French nun known for her deep spirituality and for promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Her life was marked by prayer, mystical experiences and dedication to religious life.
November is drawing closer, bringing one of the most notable dates in Aragon’s 2026 work calendar. Many workers are already looking ahead to the next long weekend to plan a getaway or enjoy a few days off. This year, All Saints’ Day will provide a three-day weekend without using vacation days.
More than 450 teachers from Huesca, Zaragoza and Teruel took part this Thursday in a joint event to promote robotics, coding and educational technologies in Aragonese schools. The meeting brought together coordinators for training in learning technologies (COFOTAP), who are responsible for encouraging the educational use of these tools among teaching staff.
In vitro cultivation, sheep monitored with advanced technology and projects addressing the challenges facing farming in Aragon are among the lines of work developed by the Center for Agro-Food Research and Technology (CITA), whose facilities in Montañana were visited this Thursday by Education, Science and Universities Minister Carmen Susín.
Public Health diagnosed an imported dengue case in Zaragoza province this week. The Epidemiological Bulletin also reported a verotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection in Zaragoza province and a case of typhoid fever in Huesca province.
The Government of Aragon will keep applications open through next Monday, October 19, inclusive, for aid aimed at small businesses and self-employed workers affected by this summer's wildfires. The program has a budget of €3 million and offers up to €10,000 per beneficiary to help businesses that suffered material damage or financial losses and support the recovery of their operations.
The Zaragoza Bullring hosted more than 100 mayors from the province this Thursday. The Zaragoza Provincial Council organized a bullfighting event featuring a discussion and a tour of the arena’s lesser-known secrets. Before the event began, participants observed a minute of silence to condemn the sexual assault of a woman during the vaquillas festivities.
The Catholic calendar commemorates Saint Teresa of Jesus today, Thursday, October 15, also known as Saint Teresa of Ávila. A Spanish nun, writer and mystic, she was one of the most important figures in the history of the Catholic Church.
With the 2026 mushroom season in Aragon in full swing during autumn, rebollones are once again among the most sought-after treasures in the forests of Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel. Also known as robellones or níscalos in other parts of Spain, they are especially prized for their flavor and versatility in the kitchen. However, once they have been picked, one of the most common questions among enthusiasts arises: how can rebollones be cleaned to remove dirt without damaging them?
The final weekend of the Pilar Festival is almost here, and unlike last weekend's unusually high temperatures, conditions will change, with temperatures expected to fall by up to 10 degrees and overcast skies. Zaragoza is not expected to see rain as the festivities end, but showers are forecast in Huesca and Teruel.
With the arrival of October and autumn, Aragon's Public Health authorities have begun counting and monitoring cases of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The vaccination campaign against these respiratory diseases began on September 28, aiming to curb infections and complications among the most vulnerable groups.
The Mediterranean diet is entering classrooms across Aragon to teach young people not only to eat better, but also to understand how their food choices affect their health and the planet. CIHEAM Zaragoza has launched a new educational project for secondary and high school students in Aragon combining nutrition, sustainability, gastronomy, and academic and career guidance.
A consortium led by the University of Zaragoza has been selected for the Fundación “la Caixa” 2026 Health Research call, one of the most competitive biomedical research programs in Spain and Portugal. The Aibem project will develop artificial intelligence-driven epidemiological models capable of reproducing how trust in health authorities, compliance with regulations, disinformation, socioeconomic inequalities and social determinants shape the spread of a disease, while also assessing the effectiveness of public health measures to mitigate community transmission.
Aragon presented its Intensive Dual Vocational Education and Training model in Brussels on Wednesday, seeking to align training with business needs and help young people enter the labor market. The Aragonese experience was showcased during European Week of Regions and Cities (EURegionsWeek), one of the main European forums for exchange among regional and local authorities.
