Europe – Page 403 – Prologue Journal

FIFA Bans Luis Rubiales, Former Soccer Chief in Spain, for 3 Years

New York Times Luis Rubiales, who led the country’s soccer federation, was removed in disgrace after he forcibly kissed a player after the Women’s World Cup final. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/30/world/europe/fifa-luis-rubiales-ban-spain-soccer.html

Dozens Arrested in Dagestan After Mob Storms Plane Arriving From Israel

New York Times The authorities in the southern Russia republic said that the rioting had been calmed and vowed to prevent further clashes. At least 20 people, including police officers were injured. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/30/world/europe/dagestan-airport-mob-russia-israel-plane.html

Both Sides Pay a Bloody Price for Coveted Ukrainian City

New York Times The fight for the battered city of Avdiivka has emerged this fall as the fiercest battle of the war. Waves of Russian assaults have not broken through so far. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/30/world/europe/ukraine-avdiivka.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times Israel is ‘expanding’ ground operations in Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/30/briefing/israel-gaza-ukraine.html

As Fighting Rages, Ukraine Takes Its Battle to the Diplomatic Arena

New York Times A forum in Malta was intended to encourage countries that have taken a neutral stance on the invasion of Ukraine not to side with Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/29/world/europe/ukraine-war-russia-peace-forum-malta.html

They Refused to Serve. Now They’re Supporting Israel’s War Effort.

New York Times The Brothers in Arms group helped lead protests against the government, with members vowing to ignore military call-ups. But after the Hamas attacks, it pivoted to aid those affected by the conflict. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/29/world/europe/israel-reservists-hamas-war.html

The Rigid World of French Cheesemaking Meets Unbound Climate Change

New York Times Reams of rules govern how the best French cheeses are made, but hotter, drier summers may unshackle struggling producers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/29/world/europe/french-cheese-climate-change.html

In Ukraine, 3 Childhood Friends Became Brothers in War Against Russia

New York Times Three friends met as boys in western Ukraine. When Russia invaded, they enlisted in the same unit. There was comfort, and dread, in serving together. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/29/world/europe/ukraine-war-friends.html

A New Place to Learn Civics: The Workplace

New York Times Fearing that rising distrust could spell doom for businesses, some companies are offering employees lessons in democracy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/29/world/europe/businesses-civics-education.html

A Less Polarized Poland? Not Yet, Election Results Suggest.

New York Times On whatever side they stand, many voters say they yearn for a more united nation. But after a brutal campaign, divisions — between left and right, urban and rural, young and old — remain stark. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/29/world/europe/poland-elections.html