Europe – Page 385 – Prologue Journal

Police in Spain and Italy Seize 68,000 Gallons of Adulterated Olive Oil

New York Times Officials in Europe, where a majority of the world’s olive oil is produced, charged 11 people with selling low-quality oils labeled as pure olive oil. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/world/europe/olive-oil-fraud-italy-spain.html

White House Warns Congress That Weapons Money for Ukraine Will Run Out

New York Times The warning, in a letter to the House speaker, comes as an increasing number of Republicans are growing weary of shouldering the costs of a drawn-out war. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/world/europe/us-congress-ukraine.html

A Prison at War: The Convicts Sustaining Putin’s Invasion

New York Times Nearly 200 inmates left a high-security Russian prison to join the war in Ukraine, seeking redemption, money or freedom. Many were killed or wounded. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/world/europe/russia-prison-wagner-ukraine.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times An evacuation order in southern Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/briefing/gaza-evacuation-germany-ukraine.html

It Could Be a Vast Source of Clean Energy, Buried Deep Underground

New York Times In eastern France, and in other places around the world, deposits of natural hydrogen promise bountiful power. But questions remain. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/business/energy-environment/clean-energy-hydrogen.html

Paris Attack Suspect Pledged Allegiance to Islamic State

New York Times The man, identified as Armand Rajabpour-Miyandoab, was known to French intelligence services for Islamist extremism and psychiatric disorders. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/03/world/europe/paris-terror-attack.html

Ukrainian Refugees in Germany Weigh Tough Choice: Stay or Go Home

New York Times As refugees, they were welcomed with safety, services and jobs. As the war grinds on, giving that up is not a simple decision. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/03/world/europe/germany-ukraine-refugees.html

Munich Airport Resumes Operations After Major Snowfall

New York Times Heavy snow in Southern Germany on Saturday prompted authorities to shut the airport and rail station. Service at both remained limited on Sunday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/03/world/europe/munich-airport-snow-bavaria-canceled.html

Paris Knife Attack Leaves One Dead and Others Injured

New York Times The authorities said the suspect had serious psychiatric disorders and told the police he was upset over the death of Muslims around the world, including in Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/world/europe/paris-knife-attack.html

Crossing the Dnipro: What a Ukrainian Military Operation Might Mean

New York Times Ukrainian troops have taken positions on the east bank of the Dnipro River, posing a threat to Russia’s dominance of the region. Here is a look at the battlefield and the strategic implications. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/02/world/europe/ukrainian-military-dnipro-river-battle.html