The former Giesa building is preparing for a new life and, before the first film cameras start rolling, other cameras will already be monitoring what happens inside. Zaragoza City Council is finalizing the installation of a video surveillance and recording system at Distrito 7, the new audiovisual complex nearing the end of its transformation and scheduled to begin operating in January 2027.
Having a good idea but being unable to pursue it due to a lack of funding, space or knowledge of administrative procedures is the obstacle Zaragoza aims to help overcome with a new edition of the Ideas programme. It will allocate €50,000 to projects led by young people aged 14 to 30 and offer grants of up to €3,000.
Zaragoza's PSOE on Thursday criticized Natalia Chueca's government over its response to high temperatures and climate change. Socialist councilor Chema Giral denounced the municipal executive's "nonexistent and appalling management" and highlighted the lack of measures involving climate shelters, trees, construction materials and reductions in air pollution.
Among Roman remains and traces of its medieval past lies an unknown village in inland Aragon, with heritage worthy of admiration.
Solidarity will once again take center court in Zaragoza with the sixth edition of the Valientes tournament, to be held from October 23 to 25 at the Urban Sport facilities. Organized by Palomero and Hermanos Pueyo butcher shops in support of Aspanoa, the event is expected to bring together nearly 300 players and was presented Thursday at Zaragoza City Hall by Mayor Natalia Chueca, Aspanoa President Gabriel Tirado, and promoters Alfredo Palomero and David Pueyo.
Zaragoza City Council is standing by its decision to limit neighborhood cabezudos parades during the upcoming Fiestas del Pilar, prompting protests from several groups and leading to a rally on September 26 in Plaza del Pilar.
The reopening of the turn from Paseo María Agustín onto Calle San Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer restored the connection between the two roads this Thursday after several weeks of construction around El Portillo. The junction, used by more than 26,000 vehicles a day, has reopened after work to install a new sewage collector was completed.
Improvement works on Zaragoza’s Ronda Norte will cause new closures on the A-2 this weekend, affecting lanes, exits and, at times, the entire Madrid-bound carriageway.
Zaragoza hides authentic treasures beneath its streets. Beyond its roads, squares and monuments, the city preserves places unknown to many residents that offer a journey centuries back in history. Many of these hidden gems lie beneath historic churches and temples. One of the most striking examples is located in the heart of the Aragonese capital, at the Church of San Gil Abad, at 13 Don Jaime I Street, where an old crypt preserves the memory of those who played a role in the religious and political life of Aragon more than two centuries ago.
The area around Calle Francisco de Vitoria continues to welcome new businesses. Kalatea, a women’s fashion store, opened at number 8 on September 3, and now a well-known brand specializing in gardening and pet products is set to open its new store this Friday, September 18.
Zaragoza wants cameras to start rolling on a large scale. The studios at District 7, in the former Giesa factory, now have an operator and are entering the final stage of becoming one of the city’s new audiovisual hubs. The City Council signed the contract with EFD Studios this Thursday, with the first productions expected to begin in 2027. The project is particularly focused on major shoots and has already attracted interest from North American production companies considering working at the Zaragoza facilities.
Less borrowing and the same projects on the table. In essence, this is the operation approved by Zaragoza City Council by adding €26.52 million in 2025 treasury surplus to the 2026 budget. The money will allow the city to replace some planned investment financing, complete commitments under the current bus concession and maintain projects related to housing, road resurfacing and street upgrades.
Not all of Zaragoza's bus lanes are off-limits to bicycles. Although the general rule prevents cyclists from using spaces reserved for public transport, the city has one specific exception: the Stone Bridge. Bicycles are allowed to travel there alongside buses and taxis, a situation not repeated on any other bus lane in the Aragonese capital.
The Zaragoza 10K Firefighters’ Popular Race will alter the routes of numerous urban bus lines this Sunday, September 20. The event will temporarily change regular itineraries between approximately 9:15 and 11:15 a.m., according to Avanza Zaragoza.
Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca led an official visit on Wednesday to the Norman Foster Institute in Madrid, a leading international reference in urban innovation, sustainable development and the design of future cities.
Zaragoza’s rural districts will become stages for discussions on coexistence, diversity and peace through art. The City Council has launched “Civic Builders” for the International Day of Peace, bringing theater, circus, clowning, puppetry, music, photography and visual arts to ten rural districts.
The new San Miguel square is beginning to reveal one of its most distinctive features: workers have started installing the interactive pergola that will serve as a climate refuge for local residents.
Aragon is a land deeply connected to history, and the many castles scattered across its territory reflect centuries of battles, agreements and transformations. From fortresses such as Monzon Castle in Huesca to the imposing complexes of Valderrobres, Mora de Rubielos and Alcaniz in Teruel, these structures offer a journey through some of the episodes that shaped the region’s past.
Some neighborhoods are built far beyond their streets and buildings. They are built around a table, in a square, through a neighborhood association or by defending a shared space. With that idea as its starting point, Zaragoza will launch Orgullo de Barrio this Saturday, September 19, a new festival organized by the Federation of Neighborhood Associations of Zaragoza (FABZ), bringing music, culture and community activism to La Paz Park from 6 p.m.
Fernando Beltrán has left the door open to standing as the PSOE candidate for mayor of Zaragoza. The PSOE is preparing its 2027 primaries, which Lola Ranera has also not ruled out contesting. The current spokesperson for Zaragoza City Council had previously said she was not closing the door on leading the Socialist ticket again.
