Madrid, June 12, 2026 (AFP) - Jewellery discovery adds to legal woes for Spain ex-PM Zapatero

NAMPA / AFP

2026-06-12

Former Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is under investigation for alleged tax fraud and smuggling after jewellery was discovered during a search of his office, a court said Friday. Zapatero, a Socialist who governed from 2004 to 2011, was placed under official investigation last month for influence peddling and other crimes allegedly committed during the bailout of small airline Plus Ultra in 2021. He has been summoned to test......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Rabat, June 12, 2026 (AFP) - Morocco sentences 18 people over Gen Z protests

2026-06-12 15:00:51

2026-06-12 14:30:50

Los Angeles, United States, June 12, 2026 (AFP) - USA play first World Cup finals game on home soil since 1994

2026-06-12 14:30:50

Paris, France, June 12, 2026 (AFP) - Macron to host Italy's Meloni on June 25 for first bilateral summit: office

2026-06-12 14:30:50

2026-06-12 14:00:31

Jerusalem, June 12, 2026 (AFP) - Netanyahu says in 'full agreement' with Trump for Iran not to acquire nuclear weapons

2026-06-12 14:00:31

Tehran, June 12, 2026 (AFP) - Iran insists on nuclear enrichment under any deal with US

2026-06-12 14:00:31

Yerevan, June 12, 2026 (AFP) - Armenian opposition demands vote recount

2026-06-12 13:30:11

Madrid, June 12, 2026 (AFP) - Spain ex-PM Zapatero under investigation for tax fraud after jewellery discovery

2026-06-12 13:30:11

Stockholm, June 12, 2026 (AFP) - Sweden says Russia may test NATO 'cohesion'

2026-06-12 13:30:11

Addis Ababa, June 12, 2026 (AFP) - French journalist expelled from Ethiopia, employer tells AFP

2026-06-12 13:00:20

Latest NAMPA photos

SWAKOPMUND, 11 July 2025 - Namibia emerged as the standout performer in the 2026 African country rankings, surging from 15th to 3rd place, largely driven by a favorable tax environment and improvements in other key areas. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA.

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 11 June 2026 -Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa (far right), Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses (far left) photographed with ODEC management and staff and other political leaders during the unveiling of the Open Doors Education Centre (ODEC) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme in Swakopmund on Thursday. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 JUNE 2026 - Namibia has released its Impact Assessment Report on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) in Windhoek on Thursday, an event commissioned by the Executive Director and Director General at the National Planning Commission, along with Jane Matsubara, JICA advisor; Mustafa Sakr, the Head, Trade and Market Unit at AUDA; and Akihiro Hoshino, Japan International Agency Resident Representative. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) The National Planning Commission has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The commission's executive director, I-Ben Nashandi (centre), led the launch alongside key strategic stakeholders in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 JUN (NAMPA) The National Planning Commission has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025/26 – 2029/30. The commission's executive director, I-Ben Nashandi (second from left), led the launch alongside key strategic stakeholders in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 11 June 2026 - Former first lady, Monica Geingos. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 10 June 2026 - Delegates attending the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) Elective Congress in Walvis Bay. The three-day congress will conclude with a the election of a new leadership to guide the association for the next term. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA