Europe – Page 79 – Prologue Journal

Republic of Georgia Election

New York Times The ruling Georgia Dream party won a majority in the vote. The opposition, which fears the country is moving away from the West, says the voting was not fair and that it will not appear in Parliament. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/27/world/europe/republic-of-georgia-election.html

Republic of Georgia Election

Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster

New York Times The Italian authorities carried out a drill of their plan to save a half-million people from toxic fumes, deadly quakes or a full eruption. Vesuvius isn’t the volcano they’re worried about. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/27/world/europe/naples-volcano-campi-flegrei-disaster-plan.html

Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.

New York Times Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from Ukrainian troops. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/27/world/europe/russia-kursk-ukraine-invasion-civilians.html

U.K. Man Who Posed as a Girl to Extort Teens Online Gets 20 Years in Prison

New York Times The Northern Ireland resident sought explicit images from thousands of girls he had groomed and blackmailed, leading to the death of a 12-year-old girl in the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/26/world/europe/catfish-northern-ireland-manslaughter.html

At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group

New York Times Pope Francis has made clear that contentious issues like the ordination of women are not on his agenda, but that hasn’t stopped the demand for greater equality. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/26/world/europe/vatican-bishops-synod-women-pope.html

Voters in Georgia Republic Are at a Crossroads: Russia or the West?

New York Times Voters cast ballots on Saturday in a parliamentary election that could derail the country’s pro-Western course. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/26/world/europe/georgia-elections-russia-china-west.html

Who is Tommy Robinson, the Far-Right Activist Behind a London Rally?

New York Times The founder of the English Defence League, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is at the forefront of a growing movement that was behind anti-immigrant riots this summer. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/26/world/europe/who-is-tommy-robinson-the-activist-behind-a-far-right-london-rally.html

North Korean Troops Assemble in Russia’s Kursk Region, U.S. Officials Say

New York Times Thousands of soldiers from an elite unit of the Korean People’s Army began arriving on Wednesday and are expected to try to help expel Ukrainian forces from Russian territory. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/world/europe/north-korean-troops-arrive-kursk-russia.html

Arsenal-Liverpool: Can Trent Alexander-Arnold Defend?

New York Times Is the Liverpool star a good defender? It depends on your evidence. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/25/world/europe/arsenal-liverpool-trent-alexander-arnold.html