Ragna Bjarnadóttir, director of the Icelandic Prison and Probation Administration, states that criteria beyond the nature of the crime are considered when making parole decisions.

Khaled Mohamed Ali al-Hishri, a prison director in Tripoli, is set to become the first Libyan to be tried by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of crimes against migrants, including allegations of enslavement.

Eduard Timofei, director of Pruncul Prison No. 9 in Moldova, has been placed under pre-trial arrest for 30 days. He was detained by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office on July 8.

The administrative court in Cyprus has annulled the public service commission's decision to suspend former prison director Anna Aristotelous. The suspension, issued in December 2025, is lifted until the conclusion of a pending criminal case concerning classified documents.

A prison director in Venezuela has been removed from their position following an inmate rebellion and accusations of beatings and torture.

The director of Jiřice prison has been suspended from service following a prisoner escape, and his deputy has also left their position. These personnel changes come as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the escape.

Etmond Llabani, the director of Durrës prison who was appointed after the escape of Altin Ndoci, has passed away.

Albanian Democratic Party MP Klevis Balliu reacted harshly to the discovery that the director of Rrogozhina prison cultivated approximately 4,000 cannabis plants, calling it a blow to the rule of law, especially given arrests of young people for minor cannabis possession.

Former central prison director Anna Aristotelous and seven other defendants pleaded not guilty at the Nicosia criminal court to charges related to the alleged leaking of classified documents.

The Director of Prisons in Iceland has expressed strong discomfort regarding the release of Angjelin, a convicted murderer, emphasizing the importance of preventing his re-entry into society. This statement comes amidst concerns about the release of twenty individuals, including the 'executioner'.

Iceland's prisons are severely overcrowded, a long-standing issue that has been highlighted by prison director Ragna Bjarnadóttir, suggesting that detention is not always the appropriate solution.

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office in Moldova has detained the director of Pruncul prison No. 9 on suspicion of corruption, with prosecutors expected to request his pre-trial detention.

A media trial in Austria concerning articles about a 'cage' for prisoners has yielded interesting findings, with a prison director suing a newspaper for defamation.

The director of the Puig de les Basses prison has resigned during a crisis marked by a series of prisoner suicides, with the Department of Justice announcing a replacement will be named soon.

Following the suicide of a prison director in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, his widow has sharply criticized authorities, alleging he was thrown into a crisis without preparation.

Approximately 4,000 cannabis plants were discovered and seized inside a residence in Peqin, Albania, with authorities suspecting the property belongs to Bilal Hasa, the director of Rrogozhina prison. The Director of Prisons has confirmed Hasa's suspension and pledged full support for the investigation into the large cannabis cultivation operation.

Following a death in the Oulu prison, the prison director stated that inmates are questioned about self-harm tendencies immediately upon arrival. Prison deaths are considered rare relative to the number and condition of prisoners.

Inmates at Sandeid prison in Norway are demanding improved conditions for visits and conjugal rights, describing current facilities as undignified, a sentiment acknowledged by the prison director.

Eduard Timofei, director of Penitentiary No. 9 – Pruncul, was placed in 30-day pre-trial detention after the court approved prosecutors' request following his arrest on suspicion of corruption.

The Cypriot cabinet has recommended that former prisons director Anna Aristotelous be placed on suspension once again, following a decision made during an extraordinary cabinet meeting.

A prison director has lost their chauffeur service, valued at 720,000 kroner, following significant public criticism. The decision comes after scrutiny over the expensive perk.

A prisoner known as "Gazda Deko" has complained about being brought to court with an open wound, while the director of Kumanovo prison stated that this was done based on a doctor's recommendation.

A man in his 40s has escaped from Bjørgvin prison in Bergen, Norway, by climbing over a fence during the night. The prison director has issued a clear message urging the inmate to surrender.

Indrit Cerloj, the former director of Durrës prison, has been released from custody by a Durrës court after being suspected of abuse of duty in connection with the spectacular escape of Altin Ndoci.

The Cyprus Ministry has received 37 applications for the position of head of the central prison, following the suspension of former prison director Anna Aristotelous.