Zaragoza's Patinete Crisis; €130M La Romareda Stadium Reconstruction Begins
Key Takeaways
- Zaragoza patinete accidents: 1 death, 54 serious, 152 minor injuries; 8,700 traffic sanctions.
- La Romareda stadium reconstruction: €130M public investment plus €24.5M in municipal land.
- Zaragoza offers €400 monthly aid to businesses impacted by construction; €150,000 allocated.
- Zaragoza nursing home fire: 93-year-old dies, 19 injured on 2025-06-09.
- Aragón invests €64M over four years to combat depopulation, starting September 2025.
Top Stories
Zaragoza faces pressure over patinete regulations, accidents
On 2025-06-09, reports highlighted issues with patinetes in Zaragoza, including 8,700 sanctions for traffic violations and pressure to end rental contracts after serious accidents, including a fatal hit-and-run. There were 245 atropellos, resulting in 1 fatality, 54 serious injuries, and 152 minor injuries.
La Romareda stadium reconstruction: 130M euros investment
On 2025-06-09, it was reported that the two-year "stand by" period for businesses around La Romareda stadium is underway due to the stadium's reconstruction, a 130 million euros public investment, plus 24.5 million euros in municipal land, to prepare Zaragoza as a 2030 World Cup venue. KPMG will conduct a market study by early 2027, and the Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza will allocate 3.5 million euros to improve the surrounding area.
Zaragoza offers €400 monthly aid to businesses affected by construction
On 2025-06-09, the Ayuntamiento of Zaragoza announced financial aid for businesses affected by long-term construction, allocating 150,000 euros for monthly ayudas of 400 euros. Businesses in six zones demonstrating income decrease due to construction can apply, excluding banks, hotels, and essential services; the Ayuntamiento has allocated over 8.7 million euros to support local businesses since 2022.
Zaragoza nursing home fire: 93-year-old dies, 19 injured
Reported on 2025-06-09, the Zaragoza nursing home fire resulted in the death of a 93-year-old man and injuries to 19 people.
Aragón invests €64M to combat depopulation
On 2025-06-09, the Government of Aragón and the provincial councils signed an agreement to combat depopulation, investing 64 million euros over four years, potentially extending to six years with a total of 96 million euros. Starting in September 2025, grant calls will be launched for municipalities in Aragón in areas such as banking services, rural connectivity, health, economy, and rural education.
Health & Jobs
Aragón to consolidate 1,422 health service positions
On 2025-06-09, CSIF and CC. OO. held a rally to express their concern about the termination of more than 1,400 temporary contracts starting on 2025-07-06. Aragón is preparing an extraordinary job offer to consolidate 1,422 temporary positions in the Salud (Health Service).
Zaragoza Weather
Orange and yellow alerts activated in Aragón
On 2025-06-09, Aemet activated orange and yellow alerts throughout Aragón, indicating that it will be the worst day of the week.
Happenings Around Town
Zaragoza's Medieval Market: June 13-15, 2025
The Medieval Market of the Three Cultures of Zaragoza 2025 will be held from 2025-06-13 to 2025-06-15, featuring over 150 activities around La Seo, the Puente de Piedra, and the banks of the Ebro.
Zaragoza's Teatro Principal announces upcoming shows
Between September and November 2025, the Teatro Principal de Zaragoza will host various performances, including magician Dakris, the musical ‘Los pilares de la tierra’, ‘La traviata’ (tickets priced between 35 and 50 euros), ‘La barraca’ directed by Magüi Mira, ‘Las amargas lágrimas de Petra Von Kant’ directed by Rakel Camacho, and a Taylor Swift tribute show by Katy Ellis.
Zaragoza pool closed due to pipe failure
On 2025-06-09, the large pool at the CDM Perico Fernández in Zaragoza was closed due to a pipe failure. Access to the facility will be free for the day.
Zaragoza hosts film festivals meeting, exhibition
On 2025-06-09, the 'Festivales de cine de Aragón-Arafilmfest' exhibition was inaugurated in Zaragoza, showcasing Aragonese film festivals. Zaragoza will host the first National Film Festivals Meeting starting on 2025-06-16, and Miguel Ángel Lamata will direct a 'remake' of 'Salida de misa del Pilar'.
Hijos De La Ruina concert in Zaragoza: 2026-03-06
On 2025-06-09, Hijos De La Ruina announced a tour including a Zaragoza concert at the pabellón Príncipe Felipe scheduled for 2026-03-06 at 21:30, with tickets starting at 55 euros.
4Artes contest winners exhibited in Zaragoza
On June 9, 2025, the 40 finalist works from the 4Artes contest will be exhibited at the Museo CENTRO DE HISTORIAS DE ZARAGOZA, starting on June 12, 2025. The first prize in the LITERATURA category was awarded to BROTAR SAL by Kaipoc, with Javier Marco winning second prize and Sara Balporte receiving an accésit.
Safety First
Woman arrested in Zaragoza for theft, assault
On 2025-06-09, police in Aragón arrested a 32-year-old woman in Zaragoza suspected of multiple thefts, robbery with force, sexual assault, and assaulting an officer. The woman allegedly targeted elderly individuals, stealing jewelry and valuables exceeding 30,000 euros, and injured a police officer during her arrest.
Sports Scene
Real Zaragoza focuses on player departures
On 2025-06-09, it was reported that several Liga Hypermotion teams have already made moves, while Real Zaragoza's decisions will take longer, focusing initially on departures of players not in the coach's plans, with Gabi likely to be the coach.
El Real Zaragoza may break Joan Femenías' contract
On 2025-06-09, it was reported that El Real Zaragoza may break the contract of Joan Femenías before June 30. The club has to decide before June 30 if it executes the second of the two years that Joan Femenías signed as a Zaragoza goalkeeper.
City Hall Insights
Territorial Council of Democratic Memory met in Zaragoza
On 2025-06-09, Minister Ángel Víctor Torres presided over the Territorial Council of Democratic Memory in Zaragoza, starting at 16:30 in the Delegation of the Government in Aragón.
Zaragoza tenders €49,000 for Parque Venecia project
On 2025-06-09, the Zaragoza City Council's Architecture office announced a tender for 49,000 euros to draft the preliminary project for the Parque Venecia civic center, which will have a material execution budget of approximately three million euros.
Neighborhood Buzz
Día supermarket expands in Zaragoza
On 2025-06-09, it was reported that the Día supermarket chain is expanding in Zaragoza, with 69 establishments in the capital and 94 in Aragón, making it the third-largest supermarket chain in the region. Día will take over the location of the former Papelería Alcaine at Tenor Fleta 89 in Zaragoza, opening on June 11, 2025.