Zaragoza

Demolition of Zaragoza’s former Post Office building to go ahead after court rejection

Demolition of Zaragoza’s former Post Office building to go ahead after court rejection

The demolition of the former Post Office building on Anselmo Clavé Avenue can go ahead after the High Court of Justice of Aragon (TSJA) rejected the precautionary measures requested by Acción Pública para la Defensa del Patrimonio Aragonés (Apudepa). The ruling, dated October 8, allows the Portillo redevelopment project to continue after residents’ and heritage groups’ demands temporarily halted the work to assess whether the building could be protected.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 15/10/2026
Zaragoza vies for a European award with “Adapta tu patio”: when the winner will be announced

Zaragoza vies for a European award with “Adapta tu patio”: when the winner will be announced

Zaragoza’s school playgrounds could receive a new European accolade this Thursday. The city’s “Adapta tu patio” project will learn in Brussels whether it is among the winners of the New European Bauhaus Awards, presented by the European Commission to initiatives combining sustainability, inclusion and innovation. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. in the Belgian capital and can be watched online.

DPZ plenary: negotiations with firefighters and controversy over young bull event tickets

DPZ plenary: negotiations with firefighters and controversy over young bull event tickets

The plenary session of the Zaragoza Provincial Council (DPZ) held this Wednesday focused on the Provincial Fire Service (SPEI) and controversy over the distribution of tickets for the young bull events at the Pilar festivities. The session also addressed the exclusion of minor local entities from Agenda 2030 funding and the expected opening of Veruela Parador.

Daniel Felipe Zárate Martínez · 15/10/2026
Tram Driver Attacked During Pilar Festivities: Workers Raise Safety Concerns

Tram Driver Attacked During Pilar Festivities: Workers Raise Safety Concerns

The assault on a Zaragoza tram driver and security staff during Monday night has prompted the Works Committee to denounce the lack of protection for employees. Staff representatives warn that the incident, which occurred during the Pilar Festivities, adds to other serious episodes and shows that workers’ safety is not guaranteed.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 15/10/2026
Iryo cancels four trains between Madrid and Barcelona via Zaragoza this Wednesday

Iryo cancels four trains between Madrid and Barcelona via Zaragoza this Wednesday

Passengers planning to travel by high-speed train to or from Zaragoza this Wednesday, October 14, should watch for possible changes. Iryo has canceled four trains on the Madrid-Barcelona route, which passes through the Aragonese capital, due to traffic restrictions resulting from a fire on a Renfe train in Ricla, Zaragoza.

Servimedia · 14/10/2026
The Music Kiosk Prepares for Major Renovation, with Work to Begin Before Year-End

The Music Kiosk Prepares for Major Renovation, with Work to Begin Before Year-End

After years of waiting and a failed first attempt, the restoration of one of Parque Grande’s most recognizable landmarks is taking shape. Zaragoza City Council has put out to tender the construction management service for the restoration of the Music Kiosk, another step toward work starting before the end of 2026. Companies interested in taking on the task have until October 19 to submit their bids.

Guillermo Pemán Portella · 14/10/2026
Chueca calls the suspension of Zaragoza’s cleaning strike “good news”

Chueca calls the suspension of Zaragoza’s cleaning strike “good news”

Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca has described the suspension of the street-cleaning and waste-collection strike during the Pilar Festival as “good news.” The decision by the CGT and CCOO unions represents a pause in the mobilizations, although the labor dispute remains unresolved and workers’ representatives are preparing new stoppages for November.

Vanesa Aso Martín · 14/10/2026
Five Years Ago in Aragon: Pandemic Hit Florists with 90% Fewer Bouquets for the Pilar Offering

Five Years Ago in Aragon: Pandemic Hit Florists with 90% Fewer Bouquets for the Pilar Offering

Five years ago, Aragón Digital was already reporting the stories shaping current affairs in Aragon. On October 12, 2021, Aragonese florists faced one of the most challenging Pilar Flower Offerings, with bouquet sales down 90% from 2019. Pandemic health restrictions had significantly reduced participation in one of the largest events of Zaragoza's festivities.

Emma Falcón Ricart · 13/10/2026
Zaragoza cleaning strike opens door to deal during Pilar festivities: latest progress

Zaragoza cleaning strike opens door to deal during Pilar festivities: latest progress

Zaragoza’s indefinite cleaning and waste collection strike, which coincides fully with the 2026 Pilar festivities, could find a way forward in the coming days. The USO, UGT, CSIF and Independiente unions said Sunday that negotiations with FCC Medio Ambiente are not stalled and that concrete proposals are on the table to improve employees’ working conditions and reach an agreement that would allow the strike to be called off.

Carla Muñoz Fandos · 12/10/2026
25 Years Ago, Calatayud County Began Operating as Aragon's Largest

25 Years Ago, Calatayud County Began Operating as Aragon's Largest

Twenty-five years ago, Aragón Digital was already covering the stories shaping current affairs in Aragon. On October 11, 2001, Calatayud experienced a historic day with the official establishment of its county, the largest in Aragon by number of municipalities. It thus became the second Aragonese county to begin operating, after Aranda, during the region's territorial reorganization process.

Emma Falcón Ricart · 12/10/2026
DPZ firefighters temporarily suspend protests as talks resume

DPZ firefighters temporarily suspend protests as talks resume

The SOS DPZ Firefighters Platform has temporarily suspended planned protests against the Zaragoza Provincial Council (DPZ) after negotiations resumed to address the state of the service. The canceled actions include a rally scheduled for Friday, October 9, at 11:00 a.m. in the Zaragoza town of Ariza.

Carla Muñoz Fandos · 11/10/2026
Chueca Highlights Praise for New San Miguel Square: “It Looks Like a Fairytale Square”

Chueca Highlights Praise for New San Miguel Square: “It Looks Like a Fairytale Square”

The renovation of Zaragoza’s San Miguel Square has sparked mixed reactions among residents. While some have expressed their dissatisfaction with the new design of the central space following its reopening, Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca has defended the outcome of the work and said the feedback she is receiving is mostly positive. Some residents have even compared the renovated square to “a fairytale setting,” she said.

Carla Muñoz Fandos · 11/10/2026