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Dance workshop gives escape to inmates at Portuguese prison

Inmates at a Portuguese prison find a temporary release from their problems during a dance workshop.

Russia

Alexei Navalny says he was 'moved to tiny cell' in Russian prison

Putin's most prominent internal critic claims he has been transferred to a cramped "punishment cell" in prison and deprived of family visits.

World News

Four inmates killed in blaze and riots at Tehran prison, officials say

At least four people died, and 61 were injured after a blaze broke out at a Tehran jail notorious for housing political prisoners. No detainees escaped, according to authorities.

France

Controversy in France over 'shocking' go-kart prison event

A controversial event involving prisoners and staff at France's Fresnes prison featured go-karting and an obstacle course.

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Colombia

Dozens killed in fire after escape attempt at Colombian prison

The incident occurred at a facility in the southwestern city of Tuluá.

Russia

Moscow politician who opposed war in Ukraine has detention extended

Municipal councillor Alexei Gorinov has been in jail since April, accused of discrediting the country’s military after speaking out against Russia’s invasion.

Russia

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny moved to maximum-security prison

The Russian opposition leader had been jailed near Moscow since February 2021.

USA

US jail official helped 'extremely dangerous' inmate escape

Jail official Vicky White told co-workers she was taking Casey White for a mental health evaluation. But no such appointment was scheduled it later emerged.

Denmark

Denmark agrees €15m deal to send 300 foreign prisoners to Kosovo

Danish authorities had initially announced plans to rent prison cells in the small Western Balkan country in December.

France

Prisoners use mail-in voting for first time in a presidential election

It's seen a sharp rise in the number of prisoners voting this time around.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's former PM Boyko Borissov released from detention

The former prime minister was freed after prosecutors failed to come up with enough evidence to press charges. His lawyer said the arrest came as part of an inquiry into alleged extortion.

Myanmar

Myanmar junta releases hundreds of prisoners on country's Unity Day

In a customary gesture for national holidays, the country's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing also announced an amnesty for more than 860 prisoners, state-run newspapers reported.

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Iran 'jail restaurant' aims to free bad debt inmates

Two Iranian ex-prisoners have opened a successful "jail restaurant" to help raise funds to free convicts languishing behind bars for unpaid debts

Kosovo

Denmark agrees €15 million deal to rent prison cells in Kosovo

The inmates will be sent to a prison in Gjilan – a town located some 50 kilometres from the capital Pristina, starting from 2023.

Denmark

Denmark plans to rent 300 prison cells in Kosovo to ease overcrowding

The cells will be used to house foreign prisoners who are due to be deported after serving their sentences.

Egypt

Egyptian activist released from prison after nearly two years

He was arrested in February 2020, shortly after landing in Cairo on what was supposed to be a short visit home from Italy. His trial has been postponed until February next year.

Moments

6 extraordinary holiday rentals for history lovers in the UK

Whether you want to lock yourself up in a former jail cell, or watch birds swoop over the Atlantic from the top of an observation tower, there’s something for every history lover here.

USA

Costumed US Capitol rioter Jacob Chansley jailed for 41 months

Carrying a spear and wearing a large fur hat with horns, Chansley was one of the first rioters to invade Congress on January 6.

Russia

Russia dismisses 18 prison officials over rape and torture allegations

Videos released by an NGO in October showed a prisoner being sexually abused at a prison hospital in the Saratov region.

Russia

Russia dismisses four prison officials over allegations of rape

Russia is investigating allegations of torture and rape in the country's prison system after leaked NGO videos appear to show inmates being abused.