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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tempi: The trial begins - The courtroom is full, tension over overcrowding conditions

The trial for the Tempi railway tragedy, which resulted in the deaths of 57 people, began in Larissa today under strict security and amidst concerns over overcrowding in the courtroom.

Mar 23 • 08:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG, states pardon over 8,300 inmates

The Nigerian government and various states have pardoned or reduced sentences for over 8,300 inmates between January 2022 and March 2026 as part of efforts to alleviate overcrowding in correctional facilities.

Mar 21 • 00:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alice Springs prison guards go on 12-hour strike over 'unsafe' conditions

Prison guards in Alice Springs staged a 12-hour strike demanding safer working conditions amidst claims of overcrowding and staffing issues in local correctional facilities.

Mar 20 • 09:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Memory-impaired Timo, 77, waited in emergency for five days - when a place finally opened up, relatives were met with a shocking sight

Timo, a 77-year-old man with memory issues, faced a distressing experience in a Finnish hospital emergency department, where he waited for five days for a bed due to severe overcrowding.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Five women serve sentences inside a police station after overcrowding in a prison in MT

Five women are serving sentences in a police station in Alta Floresta due to overcrowding in the local prison, raising concerns among law enforcement.

Mar 18 • 22:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Justice Minister Leena Meri on A-Studio: Rehabilitation in prison depends on oneself

Justice Minister Leena Meri does not see overcrowding in prisons as a significant issue, stating the government has allocated funds for rehabilitation and additional prison spaces.

Mar 18 • 20:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK's most beautiful village brings in strict rules for tourists after locals mobbed

Bibury, named the most beautiful village in the world by Forbes, is implementing new rules to manage the influx of tourists that has overwhelmed the local community.

Mar 18 • 10:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hartlepool council stops residents from installing memorial benches

Hartlepool Borough Council has halted new applications for memorial benches due to concerns about overcrowding in public spaces.

Mar 17 • 11:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Welfare Area Pleads: Don't Come to the Hospital Emergency Department Unless It's an Emergency

The Kanta-Häme welfare area is urging residents to visit the hospital's emergency department only in true emergencies due to overcrowding.

Mar 16 • 15:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland's only closed women's prison is overcrowded – immediate help is being transported from nearly 500 kilometers away

Finland's only closed women's prison in Hämeenlinna has exceeded its capacity, prompting authorities to seek additional facilities for inmates.

Mar 16 • 11:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

See how prisoners live in overcrowded prisons - 'As if you were locked in the shower facilities'

The article highlights the harsh living conditions of prisoners in overcrowded Finnish prisons, comparing the experience to being confined in a shower room.

Mar 15 • 16:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will the Cheongju Prison relocation finally happen? Signs emerge as key issue in local elections

The relocation of Cheongju Prison has resurfaced as a critical issue ahead of local elections in South Korea, highlighting the long-standing challenges posed by the prison's location in the city.

Mar 15 • 06:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

HC-UFU has improvisation, stretchers in corridors, and companions on the floor due to overcrowding

The Hospital de Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia is facing severe overcrowding, leading to patients sleeping on the floor and being treated in unsuitable conditions.

Mar 12 • 22:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Additional Space for 180 Prisoners is being Rapidly Built in Finnish Prisons

New cell blocks are being constructed in Helsinki and Kylmäkoski prisons to accommodate 180 additional inmates due to space shortages.

Mar 12 • 11:46 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Overcrowded and Violent, Journey Inside the Casal del Marmo Juvenile Prison Among Degradation and Escapes

The report highlights alarming conditions within the Casal del Marmo juvenile prison, including violence, overcrowding, and a troubling number of suicide attempts by inmates.

Mar 12 • 07:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Overcrowded, PUC-Campinas Hospital announces suspension of elective surgeries

Due to overcrowding in public hospitals in Campinas, PUC-Campinas Hospital has indefinitely suspended elective surgeries to alleviate pressure on resources.

Mar 11 • 23:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public hospitals in Campinas face overcrowding of up to 394%

Public hospitals in Campinas, Brazil, are experiencing severe overcrowding, with occupancy rates reaching as high as 394%, leading to recommendations for non-urgent patients to seek alternate care.

Mar 11 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nurses and doctors embarrassed about corridor care 'can't look patients in the eye'

NHS staff leaders have expressed serious concerns about the ongoing crisis in hospital corridor care, highlighting the embarrassment felt by medical professionals and the associated risks to patient safety.

Mar 11 • 11:12 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Niger: authorities face the explosion of prison overcrowding at Niamey civil prison

Nigerian authorities are grappling with severe overcrowding in the Niamey civil prison, where the occupancy rate has reached 400%.

Mar 10 • 23:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 42 patients in the hallways, Hospital PUC-Campinas says it cannot receive new SUS cases

The PUC-Campinas Hospital has announced it cannot accept new patients from the SUS due to extreme overcrowding, with 42 patients in hallways and emergency services at 335% capacity.

Mar 10 • 21:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Wealthy summer sanctuary limits tourists, hires patrol 'docents' to keep outsiders in check

Nantucket is limiting tourist access to certain areas in response to complaints of overcrowding and property damage.

Mar 10 • 19:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hospital PUC-Campinas reports 38 patients on stretchers in hallways

PUC-Campinas Hospital is currently operating at 310% capacity, with 38 patients on stretchers in the corridors due to overcrowding.

Mar 10 • 01:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Inside the underground custody cells at the NT's busiest courthouse

The article exposes the overcrowded and under-resourced conditions in the custody cells of Darwin Local Court, emphasizing the impact of delayed legal proceedings on individuals in custody.

Mar 9 • 20:49 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Nightmare in the Metrovía

The article discusses the overcrowded and poorly maintained Metrovía transit system in Ecuador, highlighting issues such as the lack of sufficient buses and toilets.

Mar 9 • 15:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Medical students at UFPB protest against overcrowding in internship in João Pessoa

Medical students at the Federal University of Paraíba are protesting against overcrowding in their internship program due to delays in the academic calendar.

Mar 9 • 12:03 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Kingston, Ont. hospital hits record capacity, patients forced into storage rooms

Kingston Health Sciences Centre is facing an unprecedented overcrowding crisis, leading to patients being housed in inappropriate spaces like classrooms and storage rooms.

Mar 6 • 15:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Major city doubles its visitor tax to become one of highest amid overtourism concerns

Barcelona, Spain has nearly doubled its hotel guest tax in response to overtourism concerns and local overcrowding issues.

Mar 6 • 15:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ministry: The Transfer of Estonian Prisoners to Estonia Will Be Enhanced

Finland and Estonia have signed a memorandum aimed at facilitating the transfer of Estonian inmates from Finnish prisons to Estonia, addressing overcrowding issues in Finnish prisons.

Mar 6 • 15:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Abject cruelty’: review of 911 calls from Texas ICE detention facility reveals disturbing conditions

The review of 911 calls from the Texas ICE detention facility highlights troubling conditions involving overcrowding, medical neglect, and severe emotional distress among detainees.

Mar 6 • 14:29 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Senators Urge Ankle Monitors, Digital Tools to Cut Prison Congestion

Rwandan Senators are advocating for the use of ankle monitors and other digital tools to alleviate overcrowding in prisons, which has recently decreased occupancy rates but remains a concern.

Mar 6 • 04:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Patients in Corridors and Forced Medication - Sharp Criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman about Psychiatry

The Parliamentary Ombudsman has sharply criticized the psychiatric care at Sahlgrenska University Hospital due to overcrowding and forced medication of patients.

Mar 4 • 17:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman dies in A&E corridor 'alone and distressed' in front of horrified patients

A woman witnessed an elderly lady die alone and distressed in an overcrowded A&E corridor in Wales, highlighting concerns about hospital conditions.

Mar 4 • 10:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Emergency rooms may gain the right to send patients home after initial assessment

The Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs is considering allowing emergency departments to send patients home after an initial assessment if they don't require urgent care, amidst concerns about patient health and overcrowding in ERs.

Mar 3 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice orders the transfer of 28 prisoners and prohibits new entries in overcrowded jail in MT

A court in Mato Grosso has ordered the immediate transfer of 28 prisoners from an overcrowded jail and imposed a temporary ban on new arrivals until the situation is resolved.

Mar 3 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus crashes during report and exposes chaos in Campo Grande's public transport; watch video

A bus crashed in Campo Grande while a news crew was filming a report on overcrowding in public transport, highlighting longstanding issues in the system.

Mar 3 • 15:25 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Zimbabwe releases over 4,000 prisoners under presidential amnesty

Zimbabwe has initiated the release of nearly 4,000 inmates as part of a presidential amnesty aimed at alleviating prison overcrowding.

Mar 3 • 06:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Thousands Walk Free As Govt Grants Amnesty to Rehabilitated Prisoners

Thousands of prisoners in Zimbabwe are being released under a new presidential clemency aimed at promoting rehabilitation and reducing overcrowding in prisons.

Mar 3 • 05:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Electrical failure causes slowdown and crowding on line 7-ruby in SP

An electrical failure has led to delays and overcrowding on São Paulo's Line 7-Ruby trains, affecting service between Palmeiras-Barra Funda and Jundiaí.

Mar 2 • 22:50 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Zimbabwe frees nearly 4,000 inmates under presidential amnesty

Zimbabwe has initiated the release of nearly 4,000 inmates as part of a presidential amnesty aimed at reducing prison overcrowding.

Mar 2 • 15:34 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Flights paralyzed in the Gulf, new cancellations. Dubai airport blocked and hotels full

Flights in the Gulf region have been severely disrupted, leading to cancellations and overcrowding at Dubai airport, with hotels fully booked due to the increased demand.

Mar 2 • 10:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Not enough seats, restrooms, food, or information

Passengers at Akureyri Airport experienced significant delays and overcrowding when a flight redirected there due to weather conditions at Keflavik International Airport.

Mar 1 • 20:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP demands immediate transfer of inmates after cell closure leaves police station 150% over capacity in Amazonas

The Public Ministry of Amazonas is urging the urgent transfer of inmates due to severe overcrowding at a police station following the closure of one of its cells.

Feb 28 • 12:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sweden wants to export prisoners to Estonia

Sweden plans to send some of its prisoners to Estonia due to overcrowding in its prisons.

Feb 27 • 21:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

TS: Nurses at breaking point in Turku - "The situation is really bad right now"

Emergency department overcrowding and a lack of follow-up care locations are straining the staff at Turku University Hospital, according to reports from Turun Sanomat.

Feb 27 • 15:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Patients and companions crowd the reception and corridors of HGF, in Fortaleza

Patients and their companions are overcrowding the reception and corridors of the General Hospital of Fortaleza (HGF), highlighting the challenges faced by this critical care facility amid increased demand.

Feb 26 • 23:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

HUT suffers from lack of professionals, shortages of supplies, and overcrowding, says Coren-PI

The Hospital de Urgência de Teresina is experiencing significant challenges related to staffing, supplies, and overcrowding as reported by the Nursing Council of Piauí following inspections.

Feb 26 • 21:29 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘We’re not getting in anymore!’: Lines 1, 8, and 12 of the CDMX Metro are overwhelmed by delays of 20 minutes

Several lines in the Mexico City Metro are experiencing significant delays and overcrowding, particularly on Lines 1, 8, and 12, causing frustration among commuters.

Feb 26 • 13:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Learners At This Overcrowded School Are Being Taught Outside

Students at Dolophini Senior Secondary School in Ngcobo, Eastern Cape, are forced to attend classes outside due to overcrowding and inadequate facilities.

Feb 26 • 04:50 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta teachers hail ‘significant’ investment in education, but skepticism ‘remains high’

Alberta teachers praise a substantial investment in education announced by the provincial government, which aims to address overcrowding and teacher shortages, despite lingering skepticism about its adequacy.

Feb 26 • 00:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With 20 beds, Hospital PUC-Campinas has 74 complex patients hospitalized in the SUS adult emergency room

Hospital PUC-Campinas is experiencing overcrowding with 74 complex patients in the adult emergency room, far exceeding its capacity of 20 beds.

Feb 26 • 00:11 UTC

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