Tag: JVA
Ecuador: Uprising of the Gangsters – Politics
When Ecuador’s young President Daniel Noboa was elected in mid-October, He posted a photo of himself online: “This is the beginning of a new Ecuador”. But the images that this…
Alexei Navalny has resurfaced. What he has to say. – Politics
He introduces himself as Father Frost, a kind of Russian Santa Claus, after 20 long days that he didn’t shave because he was taken via a tortuous route to the…
Criminal trials: in shackles before the judge
Since the two escapes from courthouses at the beginning of the year, the judiciary in Bavaria has been playing it safe – even if the defendants are not accused of…
Criminal trials: in shackles before the judge
Since the two escapes from courthouses at the beginning of the year, the justice system has been playing it safe – even if the defendants are not accused of violent…
JVA theater group returns to the stage after Corona – Bavaria
It’s about imposture, there’s lying and cheating and the confidentiality of letters is also violated – the latest play by the amateur drama group at the Straubing prison is all…
Book Ban A number of books are banned in US prisons – culture
The fact that books by Amanda Gorman, picture books about gay penguins and, most recently, even William Shakespeare have been banned from some classrooms and curricula has become a sad…
France: Prison escapee Rédoine Faïd sentenced – Panorama
There are crimes that have a strange fascination about them, as if the plot and protagonists were straight out of one of these crook films. Such a crime was tried…
Landsberg: The celebrity prison – Bavaria
The JVA Landsberg is probably the most famous prison in Bavaria. Because of prominent inmates like Alfons Schuhbeck and Uli Hoeneß – and because of its eventful history before, during…
Art by prisoners is shown and sold in the Straubing prison – Bavaria
27 prisoners from the Straubing correctional facility will show off their artistic skills at an exhibition at the weekend. On October 14th and 15th, visitors will have the opportunity to…
Nobel Peace Prize: Who is Nargis Mohammadi? – Politics
The Nobel Prize winner for 2023 is Nargis Mohammadi. The Iranian has been fighting for a free country for decades, including during the protests last year. Who is the woman…