Zaragoza Nursing Home Fire Kills One; Six Arrested in Copper Theft
Key Takeaways
- Zaragoza nursing home fire resulted in one death and 20 hospitalizations on 2025-06-06.
- Six arrested, 1.5 tons of stolen copper recovered in Zaragoza on 2025-06-06.
- Feria de Zaragoza finalizes plan to modernize with improved accessibility, especially to Arcosur.
- Zaragoza approves bidding for new Parque de Atracciones with €15M minimum investment.
- Biella Nuei celebrates 40th anniversary with a concert at Teatro Principal on 2025-06-16.
Top Stories
Zaragoza nursing home fire: One death, 20 hospitalized.
On 2025-06-06, a fire at the DomusVi Zalfonada nursing home in Zaragoza resulted in the death of a 93-year-old man due to smoke inhalation. Around 20 residents were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, and 46 of the 132 residents were evacuated.
Six arrested, 1.5 tons stolen copper recovered in Zaragoza.
On 2025-06-06, the Guardia Civil reported the arrest of six individuals and the recovery of 1.5 tons of stolen copper cable in Zaragoza. The cable was stolen from a photovoltaic plant under construction in Plasencia de Jalón, with 760 kilograms of the cable discovered hidden in Manzanares.
Feria de Zaragoza plans modernization, improved accessibility.
On 2025-06-06, Feria de Zaragoza announced it is finalizing its Plan Director, prepared by Idom, to modernize the venue with improvements to access, pavilions, and new cultural and sports uses. Jorge Villarroya, president of Feria de Zaragoza, highlighted that a primary challenge is improving accessibility, particularly advocating for a direct connection with Arcosur.
Zaragoza approves bidding for new Parque de Atracciones.
On 2025-06-06, the Government of Zaragoza approved the bidding documents for the 50-year concession of the new Parque de Atracciones. The project will cover over 151,965 square meters, with a minimum investment of 15 million euros for the renovation of the facilities, and the Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza will ensure the follow-up and maintenance of investments.
Biella Nuei celebrates 40th anniversary with Teatro Principal concert.
On 2025-06-06, it was announced that Biella Nuei will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a concert at the Teatro Principal on 2025-06-16 at 20:00, featuring guests like Ixo Rai! and La Ronda de Boltaña.
Safety First
Stabbing at Zaragoza's Campus Universitario; one detainee.
On 2025-06-06, three young individuals attacked and stabbed another person inside the Campus Universitario de San Francisco in Zaragoza. There is one detainee in connection with the incident.
Zaragoza operation: Nine arrested, 45 victims freed from exploitation.
Teen detained for simulated firearm at Zaragoza shopping center.
On 2025-06-06, police responded to reports of a person with a simulated firearm at the Gran Casa shopping center in Zaragoza. A 16-year-old was detained by the Policía Nacional for causing alarm and is accused of public disorder, causing fear and the temporary closure of some shops.
City Hall Insights
Mayor celebrates Local Police Day in Zaragoza.
On 2025-06-05, Mayor Natalia Chueca celebrated the Day of the Patron Saint of the Local Police of Zaragoza with a tribute to its agents and a commitment to security.
Criticism over communication for Zaragoza's Bosque project.
On 2025-06-06, Lola Ranera, spokesperson for PSOE Zaragoza, criticized Zaragoza Mayor Natalia Chueca's lack of communication with residents of the Las Fuentes-Montemolín District regarding the Bosque de los Zaragozanos project. The PSOE also called for the "paralysis" of the project, claiming it doesn't meet residents' needs and lacks rigor.
Azcón urges transfer of Sijena mural paintings.
On 2025-06-06, Jorge Azcón reminded Salvador Illa of his "obligation" to transfer the mural paintings of Sijena. Azcón conveyed that the paintings must return "in the shortest term" and that all responsibility for the transfer lies with the Generalitat de Cataluña after their meeting in Barcelona.
Vox proposes tram extension, night hours in Zaragoza.
On 2025-06-06, Eva Torres, concejal of Vox in Zaragoza's Ayuntamiento, described the proposal to extend the night hours of the tramway on weekends and holiday eves as a "gran acierto". Vox will also continue to insist on the extension of line 1 of the tram in Zaragoza to the north and south, having introduced items in the 2025 budget for both initiatives.
Social Issues
Evicted people return to illegal shelter in Parque Roma.
On 2025-06-06, people evicted from the illegal shelter in Parque Roma returned to look for their belongings, following the eviction of the shelter.
Sports Scene
Real Zaragoza fans selling stadium items on Wallapop.
On 2025-06-06, it was reported that Real Zaragoza fans were selling stolen objects from La Romareda stadium on Wallapop, such as seats and screws. This occurred after fans invaded the pitch after the last match before remodeling, with items listed for as much as 1,000 euros.
Aragón holds first arbitration congress in Zaragoza.
On 2025-06-07, more than 100 Aragonese members gathered in Zaragoza for the first arbitration congress of Aragón, held by the Technical Arbitration Committee of the Aragonese Football Federation.
Arts and Culture
Photographic exhibition about Montemolín neighborhood in Zaragoza.
The Asociación Vecinal Larrinaga-Montemolín is organizing a photographic exhibition about the Montemolín neighborhood from the end of the 19th century to the present day. The exhibition will be held from 2025-06-19 to 30, from 18:00 to 20:30 hours, in the Salón de las Columnas of the Nave de la Ternera of the Centro Cívico Salvador Allende in Zaragoza, with a presentation talk on 2025-06-19 at 19:00 hours.
Asian art exhibition at La Lonja until 2025-10-13.
La Lonja is exhibiting nearly 400 artistic treasures from Asia from the Museo de Zaragoza until 2025-10-13.
Exhibition on religious intolerance in Aragón presented.
On 2025-06-06, a research led by Javier Román Solans from the Universidad de Zaragoza, highlighting cases of religious intolerance across Aragón, was presented. The exhibition at the Facultad de Filosofía y Letras del campus de San Francisco will run until 2025-07-16.
Career Corner
Davant – Master D workers strike against incentive suppression.
On 2025-06-06, almost 100 workers from the Davant – Master D centers concentrated in a strike against the suppression of incentives. Roberto Voto, secretario general de la sección sindical de CCOO en Davant, stated that the company eliminated the incentives without negotiation and without justification.
Foodie Finds
Casa Arriazu restaurant in Zaragoza closes weekends.
On 2025-06-06, it was reported that Casa Arriazu, a restaurant in Zaragoza, closes on weekends for work-life balance.
Happenings Around Town
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha in Zaragoza with prayer.
On 2025-06-06, hundreds of Muslims in Zaragoza celebrated the Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) by gathering in the southern parking area of the Expo to perform a joint prayer.
I Festival de la Garnacha fills Parque de Macanaz.
On 2025-06-06, the I Festival de la Garnacha filled the Parque de Macanaz with tastings featuring gastronomy, music, and wines.
15 European pond turtles released into Gállego River.
On 2025-06-06, 15 new European pond turtles were released into the Gállego River to promote the conservation of this endangered species.
Zaragoza's municipal swimming pools opening on 2025-06-07.
Chayanne performed at Príncipe Felipe in Zaragoza.
UN director lectures on digital pact in Zaragoza.
On 2025-06-06, Damián Cardona, director of the UN Information Center in the South Pacific, visited the Paraninfo of Zaragoza to give the lecture “United Nations Global Digital Pact: Architecture of disinformation and power”.
Summer Camp Sensorial 5.0 offered by Ibercaja and Microsoft.
On 2025-06-06, Fundación Ibercaja and Microsoft announced the Summer Camp Sensorial 5.0 for children between 7 and 14 years old, starting on 2025-06-23 and ending on 2025-09-01.
Hospital Clínico de Zaragoza welcomes 110 new residents.
On 2025-06-06, the Hospital Clínico de Zaragoza welcomed 110 new residents to different health centers in Sector III of Zaragoza and province. Three new medical internal residents (MIR), will specialize in psychiatry.
Forum 'Aragón da el salto a la nube' held in Zaragoza.
Large crowds enjoy Zaragoza Florece festival.
On 2025-06-06, it was reported about the large influx of public to enjoy the Zaragoza Florece festival, which dresses the Parque José Antonio Labordeta.