Aragón TV will finally broadcast the traditional vaquillas at the 2026 Pilar Festivities live after reaching an agreement for their coverage. The regional broadcaster will air the events daily from this Sunday, October 11, through next Sunday, October 18, bringing back one of the most recognisable features of its special programming for Zaragoza’s festivities.
Residents of Cuarte de Huerva once again have taxis after almost eight years without the service. They can now request a vehicle without relying on drivers traveling from Zaragoza, as had been the case until now. The town council presented the launch of the first of the two awarded licenses this Friday. The municipality will also have four taxi ranks in different areas of the town.
Zaragoza's city center will become a vast open-air stadium this Saturday, October 10, welcoming the 2026 Fiestas del Pilar. This year's traditional Proclamation parade will put sport center stage, bringing together 500 participants, including Olympic and Paralympic athletes, clubs, federations and sports schools. All will perform under the slogan "Champion Zaragoza," a preview of the European Capital of Sport title the city will hold in 2027.
“It is a slight to the history of the square, the church and all the residents who live here.” With these words, residents of the area around San Miguel Square assessed the appearance of the newly renovated square, whose refurbishment was completed this Friday. Among other issues, they rejected the pergola installed in place of the fountain they had requested from the outset.
Construction of Zaragoza’s new El Portillo park will bring major traffic changes from this Friday. The City Council has announced the full opening of Escoriaza y Fabro Street, improving connections between several neighborhoods. Traffic will also change at the Anselmo Clavé intersection, requiring drivers to follow new routes.
Zaragoza’s new San Miguel Square will reopen throughout this afternoon after the completion of its months-long full transformation. From now on, buses on lines 29 and 39 will stop again at the stops located in the square. Lines 40 and 38, however, will not return until work on Coso Street is completed.
A new Zaragoza Provincial Council aid program will fund street renovations, improvements to basic services and road upgrades in 292 municipalities. The provincial institution announced a new edition of its Agenda 2030 plan on Friday, with a budget of 22 million euros to improve municipal infrastructure and help fight depopulation.
One of Aragon’s great heritage treasures conceals a space beneath its walls that remains unknown to many Zaragoza residents. Beneath La Seo’s iconic Parroquieta lies a 14th-century Gothic crypt that was used for centuries as a coal cellar and storage room. A recent restoration has recovered this unique corner and restored its value within the Cathedral of the Savior.
The Zaragoza Tram has received international recognition for its high safety standards. At the Global Light Rail Awards gala in London, the European Arise project, developed and practically tested in Zaragoza, triumphed at these prestigious awards honoring the world's best tram-related projects and initiatives.
Zaragoza faces the key day in its bid to become European Green Capital 2028 this Thursday. Just hours remain before the international jury announces which of the five finalist cities will win the title. Excitement remains high among the Zaragoza delegation in Guimarães, where the ceremony announcing the name of the 2028 European Green Capital will begin tonight at 9:00 p.m. Spanish time.
Zaragoza has its big news: the city has been chosen as European Green Capital 2028. The decision was announced tonight in Guimarães, where the Zaragoza delegation celebrated the news after months of work defending a bid that reached the final of this European recognition for the first time.
One of the busiest streets in Zaragoza’s El Tubo district has regained part of its traditional appearance after nearly a year of work. The building at 12-14 Estébanes Street, which was at risk of collapsing and forced several nearby businesses to close, now features a restored facade showcasing its original brickwork and centuries-old ironwork. The City Council has declared the stabilization and partial demolition works complete.
The 2026 Pilar Festivities proclamation will force numerous urban bus routes in Zaragoza to change their itineraries this Saturday. The changes will begin at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, and will mainly affect routes crossing the city center.
Unwanted loneliness in Zaragoza has become one of the challenges the City Council wants to address through a citywide strategy. Although it is usually associated with older people, the problem also affects young people and can have significant consequences for mental health. To advance prevention efforts, the council will hold sessions on October 27 and 28 at La Azucarera, open to experts, social organizations and the public.
Thousands of passengers using Ouigo high-speed trains from Zaragoza could be affected by a new rail strike. The Spanish Train Drivers and Railway Assistants Union (SEMAF) has called six strike days between October, November and December, potentially disrupting the company’s services. The walkouts will coincide with periods of heavy travel and affect rail connections in 15 Spanish provinces, including Zaragoza.
The 2026 Pilar Festivities will require traffic and several bus routes to be modified in central Zaragoza for ten days. Paseo de la Independencia, Don Jaime and the Stone Bridge will be closed from 6 p.m. this Friday, October 9, until 4:30 a.m. on Monday, October 19, resulting in numerous diversions.
The area around Parque Roma in Delicias will gain 150 new parking spaces from Friday. Zaragoza City Council has renovated the parking site between Moncayo and San Pedro Arbués streets with an investment of €292,313.18.
20 years ago, Aragón Digital was already reporting the stories shaping current affairs in Aragon. On October 8, 2006, more than 1,000 people gathered beside Zaragoza's bullring to protest bullfighting during the Pilar Festival.
They say good things come to those who wait, and after more than a year of anticipation, Devil Coffee is finally opening. The new specialty coffee shop, located at the intersection of Plaza Sas and Calle Alfonso I in central Zaragoza, will open its doors this Thursday, October 8. To celebrate, it will offer free coffee to its first customers throughout the morning.
Spending weeks in the Aragonese Pyrenees, staying at the foot of Mount Moncayo or discovering Tarazona from the inside can be far cheaper than it seems. There is no need to find a hotel deal or wait for the off-season: in Aragon, several experiences offer accommodation in exchange for a few hours of daily work, from tending a vegetable garden to helping with renovations.
