Valencia Basket Wins Liga Femenina Title; Escatrón Murderer Convicted
Key Takeaways
- Escatrón murderer punished; jury rejects 'jealous delirium' defense.
- Valencia Basket defeats Casademont Zaragoza for Liga Femenina title: 61-73.
- Ebro basin water reserves up 15% after rainfall; Mediano at 92%, El Grado at 97%.
- Action opening new stores in Zaragoza (Delicias) on May 15 and Calatayud.
- Zaragoza's croquette contest: May 16-25, final June 12 to choose best croquette.
Top Stories
Escatrón murderer punished; 'jealous delirium' defense rejected.
On 2025-05-12, the jury punished the perpetrator of a gender-based murder in Escatrón. They ruled out that he killed his ex-wife in a state of "jealous delirium."
Valencia Basket defeats Casademont Zaragoza for Liga Femenina title.
On 2025-05-12, Valencia Basket defeated Casademont Zaragoza on 2025-05-11 to win their third consecutive Liga Femenina title, with a final score of 61-73. The game was played in front of a historic crowd of 10,857 spectators at Príncipe Felipe pavilion in Zaragoza, after which Casademont Zaragoza's coach Cantero expressed his emotion and noted the strong connection with the fans.
Ebro basin water reserves up 15% after rainfall.
On 2025-05-12, it was reported that intense rainfall has increased water reserves in the Ebro basin by 15%, about 1,000 cubic hectometers more than the average of recent years, according to the Confederación Hidrográfica del Ebro (CHE). On 2025-05-11, Mediano reservoir was at 92% with 400 hm3 and El Grado at 97% with 395 hm3.
Action opening new stores in Zaragoza and Calatayud.
On 2025-05-12, Action announced the opening of a new store in the Delicias neighborhood of Zaragoza on 2025-05-15. Additionally, Action plans to open a store in Calatayud, complementing its existing locations in Puerto Venecia and Barbastro.
Zaragoza's croquette contest: May 16-25, final June 12.
On 2025-05-12, it was announced that the VII Concurso de Croquetas de Zaragoza y provincia will be held from 2025-05-16 to 2025-05-25. The final will take place on 2025-06-12 to choose the best croquette of the Zaragoza province 2025.
Happenings Around Town
Eurovision 2025 in Zaragoza; tickets selling out.
On May 17, 2025, Cinesa Grancasa and Puerto Venecia in Zaragoza will host the 69th edition of Eurovision. As of May 12, 2025, tickets are selling out.
Pope Leo XIV has connection with Zaragoza school.
On 2025-05-12, reports surfaced that Robert Prevost, also known as Pope Leo XIV, has a connection with a school in Zaragoza. This connection involves an appointment and a period of coexistence.
Amaral to perform two concerts in Zaragoza.
Amaral is scheduled to perform two concerts in Zaragoza at the Príncipe Felipe pavilion on 2025-05-17 (Friday) and 2025-05-18 (Saturday).
94-year-old fan meets Los Pecos in Zaragoza.
On 2025-05-10, during Los Pecos' concert in Zaragoza, Sagrada Montserrat, a 94-year-old fan, had a special meeting with the band in their dressing room.
Viral Bad Bunny concert poster in Zaragoza: €15 tickets.
On 2025-05-12, a poster advertising a Bad Bunny concert in a neighborhood of Zaragoza with tickets priced at 15 euros has gone viral.
City Hall Insights
Aragon receives €25.4M from central government.
On 2025-05-12, the central government allocated 25.4 million euros to Aragon. This includes 23.7 million euros for rural development under the PAC Strategic Plan, approximately 600,000 euros for production quality and competitiveness, and 1 million euros for a program promoting fruit, vegetable, and milk consumption in schools.
Supreme Court rules company must pay Parque de Atracciones.
On 2025-05-12, the Supreme Court concluded the debate on the canon of the Parque de Atracciones de Zaragoza. The ruling mandates that the company must make a payment.
PSOE requests information on Delicias awnings spending.
On 2025-05-12, Lola Ranera of the PSOE requested information about 500,000 euros spent on awnings in Delicias during Jorge Azcón's previous term, with Carmen Herrarte as Economy councillor. Ranera criticized the project, while Carlos Gimeno defended the subsidies.
Aragón and Murcia collaborate on industry, security initiatives.
On 2025-05-12, Mar Vaquero, Vice President of the Government of Aragón, and Marisa Lopez Aragón, Councilor for Business, Employment, and Social Economy of the Region of Murcia, agreed to collaborate on development and technology initiatives for the industry and security at the Feria Internacional de Defensa y Seguridad, Feindef.
Aragón requests national strategy for wild species crop damage.
On 2025-05-12, Javier Rincón, the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food of the Government of Aragon, requested Minister Luis Planas for a national strategy to combat crop damage caused by wild species.
Neighborhood Buzz
Aragón government involved in Arcosur housing development.
On 2025-05-12, the Government of Aragón is actively involved in the Arcosur project. They are negotiating the purchase of land to construct hundreds of public and protected homes.
Zaragoza explores reordering Barrio del AVE, potentially increasing homes.
On 2025-05-12, Zaragoza Alta Velocidad (ZAV), the Government of Aragón, the City Council of Zaragoza, and the Ministry of Transport negotiated reordering the western part of the Barrio del AVE. This may lead to an increase in the number of homes and commercializing a block of 234 homes.
Former El Árbol supermarket to become discount store.
On 2025-05-12, it was reported that the space previously occupied by the El Árbol supermarket, which closed in 2017, is set to become a new discount store.
Ofiarea closes in Puerto Venecia; capacity remains high.
On 2025-05-12, Ofiarea, a long-standing store in Puerto Venecia (Zaragoza), closed permanently due to bankruptcy. Despite this closure, Puerto Venecia is reported to be almost at 100% capacity.
30% of Aragón's inhabitants born outside the community.
On 2025-05-12, it was reported that approximately three out of ten inhabitants of Aragón were born outside of the community. Out of 1,353,592 Aragonese, about 422,000 were born abroad or in another community.
Safety First
Man convicted for mistreating partner in Zaragoza town.
On 2025-05-12, a man was convicted for subjecting his partner to mistreatment in a town in Zaragoza over three years. The mistreatment included physical assault, intimidation, and threats.
Ex-Cermi Aragón director blames manager for 130,000€ embezzlement.
On 2025-05-12, the former technical director of Cermi Aragón, who embezzled 130,000 euros, is blaming his manager for the crime.
Zaragoza courts saturated; prosecutor calls for protection.
On 2025-05-12, fiscal Raúl Miranda, during the trial for the gender violence crime of Escatrón, called for more protection and prevention measures. He encouraged women to report and warned that the courts are saturated in Zaragoza, particularly the gender violence courts and guard services.
Zaragoza courts face increased workload with sexual violence cases.
On 2025-05-12, Raúl Miranda reflected on the need for measures to quell violent impulses, referencing the case of Ezequiel, who carried out his threat to kill his ex-wife, and noted that femicides have not decreased since 2004 despite legislative reforms. It was also reported that the three specialized courts of Zaragoza will assume sexual violence cases in the coming months, potentially exacerbating their workload.
Sports Scene
Casademont Zaragoza men's team dismisses coach Fisac.
On 2025-05-12, Porfirio Fisac was dismissed from the Casademont Zaragoza men's team before the end of the 2025 season and replaced by San Miguel.
Keisha Gatling bids farewell to Casademont Zaragoza.
On 2025-05-12, Keisha Gatling bid farewell to Casademont Zaragoza, stating it will always hold a special place in her heart.
Azulejos Moncayo CBZ qualifies for promotion final phase.
On 2025-05-12, Azulejos Moncayo CBZ, coached by Sergio Lamúa, qualified for the final phase of promotion to Segunda FEB after defeating Motor Múnich Cadí Manresa with a score of 79-66. The final phase is scheduled from 2025-05-22 to 2025-05-25, and they are considering proposing Zaragoza as the venue, sharing a group with Coria del Río, C.B. Torrent, and Baloncesto La Roda.
Open Bullpadel tournament finals conclude in Zaragoza.
From April 25 to May 11, 2025, several finals took place at the third edition of the Open Bullpadel, a tournament of the Circuito de Pádel Zaragoza 2025 held in Pádel Zaragoza. Numerous winners were announced across various categories.
Education Matters
CEIP La Estrella to open school creativity museum.
On 2025-05-18, CEIP La Estrella de Zaragoza is preparing to open its school museum for creativity. The exhibition 'Las 7 artes' will feature eight galleries and participation from over 200 students.
Aragón students enhance digital skills with 'Minecraft Educación'.
On 2025-05-12, over 1,000 primary school students in Aragón enhanced their digital skills through the 'Minecraft Educación' program, supported by the DGA, Fundación Ibercaja, and Microsoft. The 'Arte en la nube. Explorando Goya en Minecraft' contest awarded Colegio La Purísima (Zaragoza), Escuelas Pías de Jaca, and Escolapias Pompiliano (Zaragoza) for their projects.
Fundación Ibercaja's summer camp to develop emotions via tech.
On 2025-05-12, it was announced that the Summer camp 2025 will be developed during the summer months in Espacio Joven de Fundación Ibercaja. It aims to develop emotions and senses through technology, combining art, creativity and technology, with an expected reach of over 250 children.
Foodie Finds
Aperitivea con D.O. Cariñena triumphs in Zaragoza.
On 2025-05-12, Aperitivea con D.O. Cariñena event in the old town of Zaragoza was a success, with more than 800 glasses served.
Zaragoza Weather
Fuentes de Ebro: Mostly clear, 10-22°C, low rain chance.
On 2025-05-12, AEMET reported that Fuentes de Ebro is expected to have mostly clear weather with temperatures ranging from 10 to 22 degrees Celsius. The chance of rain is 0%.