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17.06.2026

The Day Zapatero Testified and the Judge Rejected Passport Seizure

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 17.06.2026.

It displays 97 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.06.2026The Day Zapatero Testified and the Judge Rejected Passport Seizure

On June 17, the Zapatero Plus Ultra case dominated editorial priorities from morning to night. The former president arrived at the Audiencia Nacional amid shouts of 'thief' and 'shameless,' becoming the first ex-president investigated for corruption. He testified behind closed doors, denying influence in the Plus Ultra bailout and refusing to discuss the jewelry found in his office. By early afternoon, Judge Calama rejected the prosecutor's request to seize his passport, citing no flight risk, but stated Zapatero had not dispelled criminal indications. Multiple outlets highlighted his public plea for trust. The parliamentary blockade of an early election vote remained secondary, while Sánchez announced a new social shield and insisted elections would be in 2027.

17.06.2026

03:09The Election Vote Blockade

The media focus is on the PSOE and Sumar blocking a parliamentary vote on early elections, with multiple outlets covering the maneuver. The Zapatero offshore case continues as he prepares to testify. The Guardia Civil director denies involvement in a plot against the UCO.

03:09The Election Vote Blockade

The media focus is on the PSOE and Sumar blocking a parliamentary vote on early elections, with multiple outlets covering the maneuver. The Zapatero offshore case continues as he prepares to testify. The Guardia Civil director denies involvement in a plot against the UCO.
05:39
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Armengol evita a Sánchez la 'foto' de la falta de apoyos: en 2025 no hubo veto en una moción similar

05:39
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07:26Zapatero's Day in Court

The Zapatero Plus Ultra case dominates, with multiple outlets covering his court appearance today. El País, La Vanguardia, and Público report he will defend his innocence, while Libertad Digital and infoLibre highlight the investigation into his daughters. El Confidencial celebrates its 25th anniversary, and El Periódico covers Telefónica's military contracts.

07:26Zapatero's Day in Court

The Zapatero Plus Ultra case dominates, with multiple outlets covering his court appearance today. El País, La Vanguardia, and Público report he will defend his innocence, while Libertad Digital and infoLibre highlight the investigation into his daughters. El Confidencial celebrates its 25th anniversary, and El Periódico covers Telefónica's military contracts.
08:51
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09:00
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Zapatero llega a la Audiencia Nacional para declarar ante el juez Calama y es recibido entre gritos de "ladrón" y abucheos

09:00

09:02Zapatero's Day in Court

The Zapatero Plus Ultra case dominates, with multiple outlets covering his court appearance today. He is the first former president investigated for corruption, facing charges of criminal organization, influence peddling, and forgery. Outlets report he was greeted with shouts of 'thief' and boos.

09:02Zapatero's Day in Court

The Zapatero Plus Ultra case dominates, with multiple outlets covering his court appearance today. He is the first former president investigated for corruption, facing charges of criminal organization, influence peddling, and forgery. Outlets report he was greeted with shouts of 'thief' and boos.
09:09
09:17
09:34
20 Minutos

Zapatero ya declara ante el juez Calama tras ser recibido en la Audiencia Nacional entre gritos de "ladrón" y "sinvergüenza"

09:34
09:34
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09:52

10:01Zapatero's Day in Court

The Zapatero Plus Ultra case dominates, with multiple outlets covering his declaration before Judge Calama at the Audiencia Nacional. He faces charges of influence peddling, money laundering, tax fraud, and smuggling. Outlets report he was greeted with shouts of 'thief' and 'shameless'. Sánchez announces a new social shield, insisting elections will be in 2027.

10:01Zapatero's Day in Court

The Zapatero Plus Ultra case dominates, with multiple outlets covering his declaration before Judge Calama at the Audiencia Nacional. He faces charges of influence peddling, money laundering, tax fraud, and smuggling. Outlets report he was greeted with shouts of 'thief' and 'shameless'. Sánchez announces a new social shield, insisting elections will be in 2027.
10:09
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20 Minutos

Zapatero asegura que no contactó con ninguna autoridad para influir en el rescate de Plus Ultra y niega las mordidas

13:22
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20 Minutos

Zapatero asegura al juez que no contactó con ninguna autoridad para influir en el rescate de Plus Ultra y niega las mordidas

13:44
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15:13Judge Rejects Zapatero's Passport Seizure

The Zapatero Plus Ultra case dominates, with multiple outlets reporting that Judge Calama rejected imposing precautionary measures like passport seizure after Zapatero's testimony. Zapatero denied influencing the rescue and asked for public trust. The judge stated Zapatero did not dispel criminal indications.

15:13Judge Rejects Zapatero's Passport Seizure

The Zapatero Plus Ultra case dominates, with multiple outlets reporting that Judge Calama rejected imposing precautionary measures like passport seizure after Zapatero's testimony. Zapatero denied influencing the rescue and asked for public trust. The judge stated Zapatero did not dispel criminal indications.
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19:35Zapatero's Unshaken Judge

The Zapatero Plus Ultra case continues to dominate, with multiple outlets reporting that Judge Calama found his testimony insufficient to dispel suspicions, but declined to impose precautionary measures like passport seizure. Zapatero publicly asked for trust, denying the charges.

19:35Zapatero's Unshaken Judge

The Zapatero Plus Ultra case continues to dominate, with multiple outlets reporting that Judge Calama found his testimony insufficient to dispel suspicions, but declined to impose precautionary measures like passport seizure. Zapatero publicly asked for trust, denying the charges.
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