Zaragoza Nursing Home Fire Kills One; €13M to Upgrade Power Substation
Key Takeaways
- Zaragoza residence fire resulted in one death and 21 hospitalizations on June 6, 2025.
- €13M will be invested to reinforce Zaragoza's Peñaflor substation by Red Eléctrica.
- Zaragoza invests €960,000 to improve and maintain the city's cycling network.
- Bestinver opens a new office in Zaragoza after acquiring a thousand clients.
- Crafts and Local Commerce Fair at Mercado de los Porches on June 8, 2025.
Top Stories
Zaragoza residence fire: One dead, 21 hospitalized.
On June 6, 2025, a fire at the Domus Vi Zalfonada residence in Zaragoza resulted in the death of a 93-year-old resident. As of June 7, 2025, 21 people were hospitalized, including a 70-year-old woman in the ICU and a 46-year-old rescuer, while nine others have been discharged; President of Aragón, Jorge Azcón, visited the injured and offered condolences.
€13M investment to reinforce Zaragoza's Peñaflor substation.
On June 7, 2025, Red Eléctrica de España (REE) announced plans to complete all committed investments in Aragón in the 2021-2026 period within two years, including investing 13 million euros to reinforce the Peñaflor 400 substation in Villamayor de Gállego. The expansion is needed to meet the demand for consumption of 300 megawatts granted to projected data centers, while the 220 kv Peñaflor substation is one of six near Zaragoza that is saturated. Red Eléctrica is also obtaining authorizations to expand the Peñalba substation and reinforce the 220 kv energy transport line to the Mangraners substation, in Lérida, with an investment of 72 million euros.
Zaragoza invests €960,000 to improve cycling network.
On June 7, 2025, the Government of Zaragoza approved initiating the bidding process for a contract to correct, improve, and maintain the city's cycling network, with a base budget of nearly 960,000 euros (IVA included) and a duration of 4 years, extendable to one more. Zaragoza has more than 155 kilometers of bike lanes, and a new 1.4-kilometer bike lane is under construction.
Bestinver opens new office in Zaragoza.
On June 7, 2025, Bestinver announced the opening of a new office in Zaragoza after acquiring a thousand clients in Aragón with a managed portfolio close to 60 million euros. The office, Bestinver's ninth, will be located on paseo de la Independencia.
Zaragoza: Crafts and Local Commerce Fair on June 8.
On June 8, 2025, the Mercado de los Porches del Audiorama de Zaragoza is hosting a Crafts and Local Commerce Fair from 10:30 to 14:30. The fair features free activities and entertainment for all ages.
Happenings Around Town
Zaragoza Book Fair honors José Carlos Mainer.
On June 8, 2025, the Feria del Libro de Zaragoza paid tribute to José Carlos Mainer, an Aragonese historian, literary critic, and professor of Spanish Philology, with the I Premio Homenaje Feria del Libro de Zaragoza during the closing ceremony at Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta.
Zaragoza pharmacies: 14 open 24 hours on June 8.
On June 8, 2025, several pharmacies in Zaragoza will be open 24 hours. A list of 14 pharmacies and their locations was published on June 7, 2025.
Zaragoza bridge: 130 years old, needs repainting.
On June 7, 2025, it was reported that the bridge of Zaragoza is 130 years old and requires a new coat of paint.
Zaragoza libraries implement 'Human Library' program.
On June 7, 2025, the Board of Libraries of the Zaragoza City Council implemented the Human Library program in the city, based on the idea that each person is a book. The Zaragoza Book Fair reserved space for three sessions of the Human Library.
Demolition of Mayandía police station in Zaragoza.
Zaragoza veterinarians protest practice restrictions.
On June 7, 2025, Zaragoza joined the national veterinarian protest against restrictions and difficulties in their practice resulting from Real Decreto 666/2023 and the PRESVET system. The gathering took place on Saturday starting at 19:00 in the center of Zaragoza.
Zaragoza: La Piraña school renovation project advances.
On June 7, 2025, the Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza announced the advancement of the Escuela Infantil La Piraña renovation project, with an 8-month execution period and a budget of 636,737.05 euros. Students will be relocated to Escuela Infantil Municipal Parque Bruil, with 19 new places offered at Parque Bruil and 20 at La Piraña.
Zaragoza to dismantle Parque del Agua structures.
On June 7, 2025, the Zaragoza City Council announced a tender for the dismantling and demolition of structures at the Centro Hípico and Multiaventura area of Parque del Agua, with a budget of 47,500 euros and a timeframe of one and a half months.
Sports Scene
Txema Indias joins Real Zaragoza as sporting director.
On June 7, 2025, Txema Indias became the seventh person in charge of the sports section at Real Zaragoza in 12 years. Daniel Lasure described Indias as a good, educated, and serious person with a knack for identifying unique signings.