Prison Initiative to Produce Military Equipment for Ukraine Stalled in Disputes
A prisoner's initiative in Tartu to produce camouflage nets for Ukrainian soldiers has been halted due to legal disputes.
GOODBYE, BARS! ⟩ Former mob boss Jokker is released into freedom
Former mob boss Valeri Ramjalg, known by the nickname Jokker, has been granted early release from his prison sentence.
Somali citizen sentenced to prison for illegally transporting foreigners across Estonia's border
A Somali citizen was sentenced to nearly two years in prison for assisting several foreigners in illegally crossing the Estonian border.
The Chancellor of Justice's Inspections Showed a Relaxation of Prison Conditions
Inspections by the Chancellor of Justice revealed improved conditions in Estonian open prisons, aiming to facilitate reintegration into society for inmates.
VIDEO ⟩ Members of a Latvian gang who committed thefts over 20 times in Estonia are behind bars due to the work of the police and Watchful Mulks
Two Latvian men received a five-month prison sentence for committing theft in Estonia more than 20 times, stealing items worth approximately 60,000 euros.
The Supreme Court has kept the police officer's killer in prison, but a new release opportunity is not far off
Nikolai Mitjanin, sentenced to life for the murder of a police officer and other crimes, has been denied early release despite prison support, with a potential new opportunity in a year.
The government wants to rid Estonia of the misdeeds of Swedish prisoners
Estonia's government is contemplating changes to its criminal procedure code that would affect how Swedish prisoners in Tartu prison are treated compared to Estonian inmates.
Tsahkna: Putin's friends are in hell or in prison, left are North Korea and China
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna commented on the declining authority of Vladimir Putin, stating that most of his allies are either dead or imprisoned, with only North Korea and China remaining as allies.
Court sentenced a man who raped two girls to 12 years in prison
An Estonian court has sentenced a 45-year-old man to 12 years in prison for raping two minors and committing other sexual crimes against them.
Infamous Egon Raasild on prison property destruction: this is my lifestyle, I can't change it
Egon Raasild, serving a prison sentence for fraud, openly admits he will continue committing offenses upon release due to a lack of support from the state.
Detainees are fighting: who demands more food in prison, who wants to use a computer
Several incidents related to aggressive behavior among detainees and the discovery of prohibited items were reported in Estonian prisons last week.
The Ministry sees renting as the only solution
The Estonian Ministry of Justice and Digitalization believes that renting facilities is the only way to avoid the permanent closure of the Tartu prison.
Rait Kuuse: how much does the maintenance of Tartu prison cost in the state budget?
The article discusses the financial expenditure allocated for the maintenance of the Tartu prison in Estonia, clarifying a recent political statement regarding its costs.
Lasse Liikane: The Prison Guard's Understanding of Swedish Prisoners Coming to Tartu
Lasse Liikane expresses concerns about the risks involved in transferring Swedish prisoners to Tartu, Estonia, amidst discussions about prison overcrowding in Sweden.
Inmates fought in prison over listening to the radio
Estonian inmates engaged in fights over access to radio listening privileges from February 9 to 15, prompting intervention from prison officials.
Latvian court sentences Estonian-Russian citizen for smuggling ammunition
A Latvian court convicted an Estonian-Russian citizen for attempting to smuggle 10,000 rounds of ammunition from Latvia to Russia and sentenced him to three years in prison.
Prisoners fought each other in the prison and also struggled with guards
Last week, various incidents were reported in Estonian prisons, with a notable increase in events at Viru Prison in Jõhvi.
Liisa Pakosta: The Estonian Prison Reform has been a Clear Success
Liisa Pakosta emphasizes that Estonia's prison reform has been a significant achievement, gaining Sweden's trust in managing its prisoners under Estonian legal frameworks.
Justice Committee Discusses Prisoner Contract Issues
The Tartu city delegation is set to attend a meeting of the National Assembly's Justice Committee to discuss matters related to the leasing of Tartu prison.
The Legal Committee Sent a Bill Allowing the Reception of Foreign Prisoners for First Reading
The Estonian legal committee has introduced a bill that would allow the leasing of idle prison space to foreign countries.
The Estonian prison service gifted a transport bus used for prisoners to Ukraine
The Estonian prison service delivered a modified transport bus to Ukraine's prison service academy to aid in the training of prison officers.
The Estonian government does not plan to rent prisons to other countries besides Sweden
Belgian ministers discussed with Estonian officials the potential for renting prison spaces, but Estonia has no plans to extend this offer beyond Sweden.
Estonia sent Belgium's prison delegation home without any promises
A Belgian delegation visiting Estonia to explore the possibility of relocating prisoners from overcrowded Belgian prisons left without any commitments from Estonian authorities.
Head of Estonian Prison Management: it makes no sense or is feasible to accept Belgian prisoners
Tiina Unuks, head of the Estonian prison management, confirmed that there will be no agreement to rent prison spaces from Belgium, despite discussions about the overcrowding issue in Belgian prisons.