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Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for alleged influence-peddling and corruption related to the bailout of airline Plus Ultra. Zapatero has denied any involvement in the scheme.
The seven children of former Catalan president Jordi Pujol have waived their right to a final statement in Spain's Audiencia Nacional. The court will now deliberate on the prosecution's request for prison sentences ranging from eight to 29 years for charges including illicit association, money laundering, tax fraud, and document forgery.
Spain's Audiencia Nacional has annulled the indictment of a former Udef chief who was found to have hidden 20 million euros, though the prosecution favors keeping the investigation open.
Stellantis is deepening its alliance with Chinese EV maker Leapmotor, planning to produce new electric vehicle models at its Spanish plants in Madrid and Zaragoza. This collaboration aims to strengthen Spain's role in European EV manufacturing.
Former Catalan president Jordi Pujol arrived at Spain's National Court for a forensic medical examination to determine his fitness to testify in an ongoing trial. The examination will decide if he is
Salvador Illa has urged the Audiencia Nacional to exercise 'common sense' regarding the summons of former Catalan president Jordi Pujol, stating that Pujol was too unwell to attend a previous event.
Gaspar Zarrías offered his version of Leire Díez's contract at the Audiencia Nacional, revealing that 'La Fontanera' was on the payroll of a historical socialist figure after her visit to Ferraz during Sánchez's period of reflection.
The trial for the "Kitchen case," a complex dirty war plot involving espionage and covert operations, continues in Spain's Audiencia Nacional, with the court rejecting attempts by defendants to suspend proceedings and re-indict former PP official María Dolores de Cospedal.
Spanish National Police have conducted a large-scale anti-terrorism operation in Palma, involving property searches and at least one arrest, under a secret investigation ordered by the Audiencia Nacional.
Ecuador's most wanted narcoterrorist, leader of 'Los Tiguerones,' has been found living freely in Catalonia, Spain, after being released by the Audiencia Nacional due to a lack of timely guarantees from Ecuador.
Executives from two Andorran banks testified in Spain's Audiencia Nacional that the Pujol family, including former Catalan president Jordi Pujol, requested the destruction of documents and better concealment of their identities following leaks from the 'Falciani case' in Switzerland.
The National Court Prosecutor's Office has filed a lawsuit against Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition concerning illegal wells in the Doñana natural park, stemming from a 2023 procedure.
The Spanish National Court has taken over the investigation into the controversial rescue of the Plus Ultra airline, with Judge Calama accepting the case after a Madrid court recused itself.
A judge has decided to send the investigation into the rescue of the Plus Ultra airline back to Spain's National Court due to its complexity and international ramifications.
Major Spanish electricity companies Iberdrola and Endesa, along with their association Aelec, are taking their 900 million euro dispute against the CNMC over new electricity distribution network tolls to the National Court.
Pop star Shakira has been acquitted of tax fraud charges in Spain and will be reimbursed approximately €55-64 million in taxes. She stated she had endured years of campaigns to destroy her reputation.
Koldo García refused to answer questions in the Audiencia Nacional regarding the sale of masks to the Balearic Islands when Armengol was president.
Spain's Popular Party (PP) has announced a seven-measure plan to combat drug trafficking in the Strait of Gibraltar. The plan includes increasing resources and toughening the Penal Code, with a promise to bring drug clans before the National Court.
Juan Carlos Martínez Bertoli, a man who robbed 50 banks, killed a man, and spent 45 years in prison, engaged in a conversation with José Luis de Castro, a judge from the Audiencia Nacional who handles degree progressions for corrupt individuals, drug traffickers, and terrorists.
The political party Junts has canceled a planned event in Madrid to show support for Convergència Democràtica de Catalunya founder Jordi Pujol, following a request from his family.
Spain's National Court has summoned former Catalan President Jordi Pujol in person to determine his capacity to testify, as the trial against the Pujol family is set to resume with the defendants' declarations on Monday.
During a hearing at the Audiencia Nacional, defendants in the 'Kitchen' case alleged they were protecting, rather than surveilling, the wife of former PP treasurer Luis Bárcenas, leading to tensions during the investigator's testimony.
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has requested the National Court to suspend the 'Kitchen' trial, aiming to incorporate new evidence regarding political connections that implicate former Popular Party (PP) official María Dolores de Cospedal and the PP itself. The party, acting as a popular prosecution, seeks to ensure the PP is held accountable as a beneficiary of the alleged crimes.
A Spanish jurist is suing the Ministry of Equality, accusing the department, then led by Irene Montero, of appropriating her work on the latest abortion reform without providing adequate remuneration.
El sindicato asegura que la compañía ha llevado a cabo recortes masivos de plantilla en los últimos meses
Spain's Audiencia Nacional was compelled to release an alleged drug trafficker, accused of importing 57 tons of cocaine, after his right to defense was violated on the day of his imprisonment while the case was under secrecy.
The Spanish National Court has rejected a complaint filed against Minister Óscar Puente for alleged reckless homicide related to the Adamuz accident.
Former minister Ábalos has requested his case be transferred to the Audiencia Nacional, citing duplication and double incrimination related to the mask procurement scandal.
A judge has decided to transfer the Plus Ultra case to the Audiencia Nacional, citing a 'new dimension' to the investigation, including suspicions of money laundering and an 'organized criminal organization' benefiting from the airline's rescue.
The Prosecutor's Office of the Spanish National Court supports the semi-freedom granted by the Basque government to former ETA leader 'Txeroki,' noting his participation in restorative justice workshops with victims.
Spain's National Court has provisionally suspended the declaration of the Real Casa de Correos as a Democratic Memory Site.
Spain's National Court has rejected the precautionary measure requested by judge Carlos Hugo Preciado, thus refusing to suspend the selection process for the Spanish judge at the European Court of Human Rights.
La fiscalía mantiene la petición de 29 años de cárcel para el primogénito de la familia Pujol
Former Catalan president Jordi Pujol was excluded from a trial by the court after it was determined he was not in a condition to defend himself.
The party is preparing an event to support the former Catalan president in Madrid before his statement.
Spain's Audiencia Nacional is consulting with the Public Prosecutor's Office regarding its jurisdiction to investigate Benjamin Netanyahu, following a complaint about the detention of a Spanish UN soldier in southern Lebanon.
Colombian footballer James Rodríguez has won his case against the Spanish Tax Agency, Hacienda, with the National Court ordering the agency to return over three million euros to him after he was accused of tax evasion in 2014.
WhatsApp conversations between Spanish government officials, including José Luis Ábalos, reveal internal opposition and a desire to reverse the controversial rescue agreement for Plus Ultra airline, citing the state holding company SEPI as "out of control."
The National Court has released 24 individuals accused of drug trafficking, applying a Constitutional Court doctrine that found defenses lacked sufficient information to challenge their imprisonment due to the secrecy of the case.
An alleged jihadist has been arrested in Melilla in an operation by the Spanish National Police and was transferred under heavy security, with a potential transfer to the Audiencia Nacional.
El ministro de Cultura afirma que su departamento decidirá si le retira la Medalla del Mérito a las Bellas Artes tras la investigación Leer
The Spanish Supreme Court has declared itself competent to try former minister Ábalos for his alleged involvement in the mask procurement scheme, rejecting a transfer to the Audiencia Nacional.
Aprecia una "relación de conchabeo entre Zapatero, Sánchez y el régimen de Maduro" tras las declaraciones del ex presidente en el Senado Leer
El juez de la Audiencia Nacional Santiago Pedraz ha remitido el escrito a la Fiscalía para que informe sobre competencia y admisión a trámite
Judge Ismael Moreno of the Audiencia Nacional, who is investigating corruption cases involving 'Ferraz envelopes' and public works rigging, has requested reinforcement for his court for the first time in over 40 years due to the heavy workload.