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Hungary Joins Poland in Banning Grain Imports From Ukraine

New York Times The move is a diplomatic setback for Kyiv, and further raises the stakes of negotiations to renew a deal on shipments via the Black Sea. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/world/europe/hungary-poland-grain-imports-ukraine.html

Ukrainian Soldiers Freeze Sperm as a Way to Defy Russia

New York Times Some Ukrainian soldiers are trying to ensure that even if they die in the war, their partner can still build a family. They also want to send Russia a message of defiance. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/world/europe/ukraine-soldiers-freeze-sperm.html

Boy’s Suicide in Poland Spurs Backlash Against State Media Tactics

New York Times A public radio station in the city of Szczecin is under fire for helping to identify a 15-year-old sex abuse victim, the son of a local opposition politician, who later killed himself. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/world/europe/poland-suicide-radio-szczecin.html

What Leaked Pentagon Documents Say About the Russia-Ukraine War

New York Times Some in Ukraine even welcomed the disclosures as confirming what they have been saying for months — that its forces desperately need more weapons and munitions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/world/europe/pentagon-document-leaks-ukraine-war.html

Death Toll From Russian Strike in Sloviansk, Ukraine, Climbs

New York Times Rescuers were searching through rubble a day after Ukrainian officials said Russia sent a barrage of missiles into residential areas of the city of Sloviansk. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/15/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-sloviansk.html

In Ireland, Biden Draws on a Family Story Rooted in Hope

New York Times He may not be a candidate yet, but President Biden delivered a message of optimism to the people of Ireland. It was a possible preview of a campaign to come. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/biden-ireland-ancestry.html

Biden Overcome After Seeing Priest Who Gave Last Rites to Son Beau

New York Times President Biden was in tears after the surprise meeting with the priest, Friar Frank O’Grady, who was given a last-minute security approval to meet with the president. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/biden-beau-priest-ireland.html

Macron’s Plan to Increase the Retirement Age Clears Key Legal Test

New York Times A constitutional council reviewing President Emmanuel Macron’s law upheld an increase in the retirement age, but struck down some sections. Anger over the plan remains high. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/macron-pension-retirement-ruling.html

The Great Goat War of Southern France

New York Times A former Parisian moved to the country, fell in love with goats and let them roam free and multiply. Her winemaking neighbors are not enchanted. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/france-goats-vineyards.html

This is how Ukraine has survived the war on its power grid.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/14/world/europe/this-is-how-ukraine-has-survived-the-war-on-its-power-grid.html