Europe – Page 439 – Prologue Journal

Poland, Hungary and Slovakia Ban Ukrainian Grain Exports

New York Times The bars against sales in Poland, Hungary and Slovakia were in place early Saturday, reviving an issue that has threatened European Union solidarity on Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/16/world/europe/ukraine-grain-ban-poland-hungary-slovakia.html

In Moscow, the War Is Background Noise, but Ever-Present

New York Times Muscovites go about their daily lives with little major disruption. But the war’s effects are evident — in the stores, at the movies and in the increasingly repressive environment. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/16/world/europe/moscow-russia-mood-war.html

As Kim Inspects Russia’s Military, Putin Cultivates ‘Axis of the Sanctioned’

New York Times Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, toured a fighter jet factory, as Russia’s president sought to cast himself as the champion of an anti-U.S. alliance in a meeting with another authoritarian. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/world/europe/putin-kim-russia-ukraine.html

Men Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2016 Brussels Bombings

New York Times Three men, including one who is presumed dead, were sentenced to life in prison. The sentences arrived seven years after the deadliest terrorist assault in Belgium’s history. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/world/europe/brussels-bombings-sentences.html

Erik Aschengreen, 88, Dies; Historian and Critic Illuminated Danish Dance

New York Times In books, articles and lectures across Europe and America, he broadened an international appreciation of his native country’s rich dance tradition. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/arts/dance/erik-aschengreen-dead.html

U.S. Ambassador to Russia Visits Jailed WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich

New York Times ‘He remains strong and is keeping up with the news,’ the American diplomat said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/world/europe/evan-gershkovich-wsj-jail.html

Rishi Sunak to Ban ‘American Bully XL’ Dogs in the U.K.

New York Times Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced steps to outlaw the dogs on Friday, after a string of deaths and a social media campaign piled pressure on the government to act. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/world/europe/uk-ban-bully-xl-dog.html

After Rubiales’ Restraining Order, Spain’s Women’s Team Makes Demands

New York Times The players’ demands came on a day that a restraining order was granted against Luis Rubiales, the former head of the federation, who forcibly kissed a star forward, Jennifer Hermoso. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/world/europe/spain-womens-soccer-rubiales.html

An Italian Island Reflects Giorgia Meloni’s Challenges on Migration

New York Times The prime minister is facing increased pressure from her right-wing coalition partners as the number of migrants trying to enter the country via Lampedusa soars. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/world/europe/lampedusa-meloni-migrants.html

What I’m Reading: Eclectic Edition

New York Times The fruits of a free-ranging reading week were a fascinating book on China and a political science paper that explains a quirk of far-right politics. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/15/world/europe/interpreter-books-beijing-rules-alperton-angels.html