# Zaragoza named European Green Capital 2028 9 October 2026 at 18:42 > The Spanish city of Zaragoza has won the European Green Capital 2028 title, securing a 600,000 euro prize for environmental initiatives. [Zaragoza]() has been named the European Green Capital for 2028 by the [European Commission](). During a ceremony in [Guimarães](), the Spanish city secured the title on its fourth attempt, beating competition from Aalborg, Bielsko-Biała, Košice, and Porto for the award. Mayor [Natalia Chueca]() presented a candidacy featuring 150 specific actions, including plans to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2008 International Exposition. The city will receive a 600,000 euro prize to support its ongoing environmental initiatives. The win follows Zaragoza being named the 2027 European City of Sport and receiving the 2026 Accessible City Award. Recent green efforts include a pledge to plant one tree for every ticket sold at the [Vive Latino]() festival, which held its fifth edition lately. #Zaragoza2028 #EuropeanGreenCapital #Sustainability #GreenCities [#Spain]() ## Related news ## [Spain to announce 2027 pension rise in November]() 10 October 2026 at 08:26 ## [King Felipe VI to make historic Ceuta visit]() 9 October 2026 at 11:36 ## [Julio Iglesias' brother jailed for tax fraud]() 9 October 2026 at 09:22 ## [Spanish Supreme Court voids private university law]() 8 October 2026 at 18:21 ## [Spain confirms national public holidays for 2026]() 8 October 2026 at 15:59