Southern Zaragoza is calling for its own National Police station. Four neighborhood associations from Arcosur, Rosales del Canal, Valdespartera and Valdefierro have joined the “Blue Light in the Southern District” campaign to demand a greater police presence in the afternoons and at night, as well as the creation of a sixth district station in an area that already has more than 43,700 residents.
With autumn's arrival, Aragon's forests become the perfect destination for those looking for places to forage for mushrooms in Zaragoza. From the province's central pinewoods to the beech forests of Moncayo, Zaragoza offers an extraordinary mycological wealth that attracts enthusiasts and experts every year.
New gastronomic proposals continue to arrive in Zaragoza to surprise the most curious palates. This time, one of the most iconic and well-known venues on the Coso is taking a complete 180-degree turn and reinventing itself. The space formerly occupied by Miss Sushi, at numbers 11-13, is leaving its Japanese chapter behind to welcome Píkaro, a new concept that aims to carve out a place in the Aragonese capital’s dining scene.
Casablanca's Youth Zone is nearing two years of closure, and residents say the neighborhood still has no alternative for its young people. The Tomás Pelayo Residents' Association has once again highlighted the situation of the municipal facility, which remains inactive, and accused Zaragoza City Council of failing to offer a solution to restore a space intended for youth gatherings and community life.
Combating unwanted loneliness can begin with something as simple as sitting down for a coffee. Listening, talking and devoting a few minutes to another person are at the heart of a proposal launched this Monday by San Juan de Dios Hospital and Zaragoza City Council as part of Unwanted Loneliness Awareness Week 2026. The initiative will run until Friday, October 23, with five gatherings at different locations across the city. Under the slogan "Break loneliness", the campaign aims to raise awareness of a reality that goes beyond being physically alone and can affect emotional well-being, health and social relationships.
The New La Romareda project has once again pitted the PSOE against Zaragoza’s municipal government. Socialist spokesperson Lola Ranera said Monday that she would appeal to the Aragón Transparency Council if Mayor Natalia Chueca does not provide her group with the business lease agreement signed with Real Zaragoza for €8 million. Urban Planning Councillor Víctor Serrano accused Ranera of trying to “cast a shadow over the city’s good moments” and said written authorization from Ibercaja and the sports organization would be requested again in the coming days so municipal groups can review the document.
The first morning of the Zaragoza tram strike passed with few disruptions for users. The partial stoppages, called for Monday between 6:45 and 8:45 a.m., were barely noticeable across much of the service thanks to minimum service levels of 90%, although waits reached 14 minutes at certain times. The delay complicated some passengers’ journeys during rush hour, when many were heading to work or their places of study.
Twenty-five years ago, Aragón Digital reported on the events shaping Aragon. On October 19, 2001, Zaragoza and the Bosnian city of Mostar signed a cultural cooperation agreement to strengthen ties and promote peace after the Bosnian War. The accord was signed by the cities’ then mayors, José Atarés and Neven Tomic, along with UNESCO Aragón director Manuel Ramírez.
The Fiestas del Pilar did more than fill Zaragoza’s streets: they also attracted thousands of visitors from outside the city. Municipal Tourism Offices handled 12,555 inquiries between October 9 and 17, mainly from travelers from different parts of Spain, but also from countries including France, the United States and the United Kingdom.
For four years, Miguel and María have led this project, bringing a venue with its own personality to life. At Los Sibaritas, located at 4 Marina Moliner Street, dining becomes a complete experience.
The San José Neighborhood Association will once again take residents into the streets next Sunday, October 25, for a new edition of the “Route of Shame,” a mobilization aimed at highlighting the neighborhood’s shortcomings and demanding social and urban improvements. The march will set off at 11 a.m. from Miraflores station and pass through different parts of the district, drawing attention to the issues that concern its residents.
Zaragoza continues to expand its selection of supermarkets and low-cost stores. This time, the La Almozara district will welcome a new retail opening from Action, the well-known Dutch chain specializing in affordable home, décor, fashion and DIY products. The store will be located on Calle Berna, next to the Hotel Zentral AVE, a building easily recognized by its distinctive two-tone façade.
Traveling to Santander is now much easier without leaving Zaragoza, thanks to Taberna Puertochico. This new restaurant at 17 Calle San Antonio María Claret brings a taste of the Cantabrian city to the Aragonese capital, with a menu centered on the flavors of the sea.
Zaragoza’s Rastro flea market will open on a new market day this Saturday in an effort to attract shoppers and boost sales, which have fallen short of vendors’ expectations for some time. The pilot scheme begins on October 24 at the Expo’s South parking lot and will allow visitors to browse the stalls over the weekend, an option previously limited to Sundays and selected public holidays.
Asian cuisine is more popular than ever in Zaragoza, with growing numbers of residents choosing ramen, wok dishes or sushi for flavorful meals beyond the usual options. Against this backdrop, one of the city’s main thoroughfares has gained a new meeting point for lovers of this cuisine, promising to transport diners straight to Japan without leaving the Aragonese capital.
Five years ago, Aragón Digital was already reporting the stories shaping current events in Aragon. On October 18, 2021, the Señoría Tower, or Counts of Bureta Tower, located in the Zaragoza town of Pleitas de Jalón, returned to Hispania Nostra’s Heritage Red List due to its advanced deterioration. It was the second time the historic monument had appeared on the list of cultural assets at risk of disappearing.
Zaragoza tram workers will begin a series of partial stoppages this Monday, October 19, continuing through November 30, just after the Fiestas del Pilar. The strike includes 21 two-hour interruptions over 19 days and will affect the Driving, Customer Service, Inspection and Central Control departments.
The final day of the El Pilar festivities dawned in Zaragoza with completely overcast skies, strong gusts of wind and the first drops of rain from early morning. Weather conditions will not favor the closing celebrations, with rain, the cierzo wind and falling temperatures expected to dominate Sunday across much of Aragon, according to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet).
An entirely unexpected visitor became one of the main characters of early Saturday morning in Zaragoza. During the Pilar festivities, with people still enjoying the festive atmosphere in the city center, a wild boar came charging along Paseo de la Independencia, creating such an unusual and colorful scene that it quickly spread across social media.
Spain's national team World Cup trophy has arrived in Zaragoza and will be free to visit for three days at City Hall in Plaza del Pilar. The trophy reached the Aragonese capital on Sunday, October 18, as part of the Kings of the World traveling exhibition organized by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), allowing visitors to relive Spain's triumph at the last World Cup. Even the rain that greeted Zaragoza did not deter the first fans, some of whom had been waiting since 8 a.m. to enter the exhibition.
