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Pardoned Catalan pro-independence leaders leave prison in Spain

Nine separatists pardoned by the Spanish government walked free from prison on Wednesday, where they were serving lengthy terms for organising a bid for an independent northeastern Catalonia region nearly four years ago.

Greece

Greek MEP and neo-Nazi appears in Athens court

Ioannis Lagos, who was detained in Brussels last month, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison in Greece over his membership of the banned Golden Dawn party.

World

Georgia's parliament passes amnesty law to release 1,500 prisoners

"The opposition claims Georgia Dream passed this law as a payback to the criminal world for the help they got during the election. In the past criminals have helped the ruling party by pressuring people during the campaign," claims former minister Thorniké Gordadze.

Sweden

No evidence mother imprisoned son for three decades, says prosecutor

The woman was arrested on Monday on suspicion of "unlawful deprivation of liberty" and "causing grievous bodily harm".

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Iran

British-Australian academic released after years jailed in Iran

Kylie Moore-Gilbert was sentenced to 10 years in prison on disputed espionage charges, but was released early in exchange for three Iranians held abroad.

USA

US: Hundreds of millions paid to criminals in coronavirus aid fraud

Prisoners in California, including serial killers on death row, have received hundreds of millions of dollars in aid related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Denmark

Danish submarine killer recaptured after prison break attempt

Peter Madsen was jailed for life for the murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall on his homemade submarine in 2017

Travel News

Former Costa Rican prison island, San Lucas is now a tourist paradise

World News

Prisoners jailed in Europe on terrorism charges 'at 20-year high'

There are currently more than 1,400 criminals jailed on terrorism-related charges across 10 European countries. France is holding 549 of them.

World News

Euroviews. The COVID-19 pandemic has become a painful reminder of how poor mental health provision is ǀ View

For people with mental health problems, the challenges of COVID-19 are compounded by the disruption of services, barriers in accessing mental health care and a higher risk of falling victim to violence and discrimination.

France

Inmates in France hit out over prison hygiene amid COVID-19 fears

They claim little has been done to protect inmates or prison staff from catching coronavirus.

Ukraine

Pro-Russia separatists swap prisoners with Ukraine

The swap is part of a deal brokered earlier this month that aims to end the five-year conflict in eastern Ukraine.

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Russia and Ukraine carried out a long-awaited prisoner swap

The swap could set the stage for serious talks, even though major differences remain between the two countries

Brazil

Brazil: prison inmate who attempted escape dressed as woman found dead

A Brazilian inmate who tried to escape from prison by dressing up as his daughter was found dead in his cell, according to prison authorities.

World

30 percent of Finnish

30 per cent of all Finnish prisoners serve sentences in open prisons.

World

US Resident Nizar Zakka Speaks to Euronews after his release in Iran

The businessman was held for almost four years, accused of spying.

USA

In prison letters, 'Whitey' Bulger praised Trump and blasted Mueller

The Boston gangster raved about the president, and railed against ex-special counsel Robert Mueller, in a series of letters to an unlikely pen pal.

Syria

Italian man freed after three years of imprisonment in Syria

Alessandro Sandrini, 32, has been freed after almost three years as a prisoner in Syria.

Peru

Fashion show for Mother's Day in Peru prison

Mothers in a prison in Peru's capital Lima celebrated Mother's Day on Friday with a fashion show of items designed and created by female inmates.

Living

Turning forgotten resources into dignifying jobs

Inside a slow fashion label that trains and employs female prisoners in Peru and Thailand.