Dutch consider sending prisoners to Estonia
Junior justice minister Ingrid Coenradie is exploring the option of sending some Dutch prisoners to serve their sentences in Estonia, as staff shortages in the Netherlands have left the country without enough space to house convicts.
Estonia considers housing foreign prisoners
Estonia’s Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta has told the BBC her country is considering whether to house foreign prisoners in one of its jails. She said she discussed prisons with UK Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood at an AI summit in Vilnius on Thursday.
Prisoners could serve time in Estonia to ease overcrowding
Some prisoners in England and Wales could serve their sentence in Estonia to ease overcrowding according to Sky News
Sending UK prisoners to Estonia to ease jails crisis could trigger legal battles
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has refused to rule out the idea, which was first suggested by the Conservative government
Labour refuses to rule out sending prisoners to Estonia as jail population hits record high - UK politics live
Labour minister Angela Eagle said the Ministry of Justice is ‘considering anything’ to alleviate prison overcrowding
UK Considers Sending Prisoners to Estonia Amid Domestic Overcrowding Crisis
The UK government is reportedly exploring the possibility of sending criminals convicted in England and Wales to serve their sentences in Estonia, as the prison system faces severe overcrowding. The controversial proposal has sparked a debate on the management of prison capacities and international cooperation.
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PVV Cabinet member wants to imprison Dutch convicts in Estonia: report
State Secretary Ingrid Coneradie of Justice and Security wants Dutch convicts to serve their sentences in prisons in Estonia.
Estonia launches new program for Ukrainian refugees
Estonia launched the "ROSE Estonia" project to help Ukrainian refugees in the country with their goals in self-employment and ...
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Project for Ukrainian refugees launched in Estonia
The Road to Self-Employment for Ukrainian Refugees in Estonia" was launched. It is aimed at supporting Ukrainians on their ...
Rail Baltica: Will high-speed trains connecting Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania ever be a reality?
Officials say the troubled and delayed Rail Baltica project is still set for completion by the end of the decade. View on ...
What are prisons like in Estonia? The conditions British convicts can expect as government looks at deal
“Potential partnerships” are reportedly being explored after Estonian ministers offered to use its spare capacity to hold ...
Prison population hits record high as ‘half-baked and unworkable’ plan to send convicts to Estonia slammed
Dame Angela Eagle , the Home Office minister, refused to deny reports that some inmates could serve their sentences in the ...
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Estonia's Foreign Ministry distances itself from MPs' China visit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was not involved in organizing the recent visit by several MPs to China, and Estonian ...
Officials say a troubled and delayed Baltic high-speed rail project still set for completion by 2030
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania said Saturday they are committed to completing by the end of the decade a financially troubled ...
Offering results of the bonds of the Republic of Estonia and allocation
The subscription period for bonds of the Republic of Estonia ended on 9 September 2024. The total demand for the bonds reached 821 million euros. Thus, the volume of the issue was oversubscribed more ...
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Nothern lights more visible in Estonia this autumn
Biologist and nature photographer Urmas Tartes said northern lights are likely to be more active than usual in the coming ...
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UEFA U21 Championship Qualification Estonia U21 0 Germany U21 8 71 minutes played. In progress
Estonia U21 0, Germany U21 4. Eric Martel (Germany U21) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner. Attempt saved. Eric Martel (Germany U21) header from the ...