Europe – Page 102 – Prologue Journal

The Olympics Is Transforming Their Neighborhood. And Kicking Them Out.

New York Times The Games brought billions to redevelop this Paris suburb. What will the thousands of homeless people who live there do? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/20/world/europe/france-paris-immigration-homeless-olympics.html

The Buried Book That Helped Ukraine’s Literary Revival

New York Times To keep it from Russian forces, a writer hid his last manuscript under a cherry tree. Its rediscovery became part of a flowering of interest in Ukrainian literature. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/20/world/europe/ukraine-publishing-buried-book.html

To Deter Day-Trippers, Venice Tested a €5 Entrance Fee. Did Visitors Stay Away?

New York Times The mayor said preliminary data suggested that the experiment was a success. But the program brought in far more money than predicted, which critics called proof of failure. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/20/world/europe/venice-italy-entrance-fee.html

What WSJ Reporter Might Face Inside Russia’s Notorious Prisons

New York Times Evan Gershkovich, The Wall Street Journal reporter, was convicted on fabricated charges and is expected to serve time in one of the country’s infamous prisons. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/europe/russia-gershkovich-penal-colony.html

What’s Left for France’s Left?

New York Times Two weeks ago a coalition of left-wing parties came first in the legislative elections. Now some wonder whether it will have any power at all. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/europe/france-left-wing-party.html

Canada Pledges to Hit NATO Military Spending Target by 2032

New York Times The country’s struggle to reach an informal military spending target highlights how difficult it is for the alliance to quickly bolster its abilities. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/canada/canada-nato-spending.html

A Post-Euros, Post-Copa Mailbag

New York Times Euro 2024 memories, Copa América issues and the enduring allure of a winning goal. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/europe/euro-2024-copa-america.html

What We Know About the Global Outage

New York Times Everything from airlines to banks to retailers were impacted in many countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/technology/microsoft-crowdstrike-outage-what-happened.html

Zelensky Is First Foreign Leader to Visit U.K. Cabinet Since Clinton

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky briefed Keir Starmer’s top team in an appearance designed to showcase Britain’s steadfast support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/world/europe/zelensky-uk-cabinet-ukraine.html

At ‘Slave Play’ in London, a ‘Black Out’ Night Emerges From Controversy

New York Times Critics slammed the idea of “restricting audiences on the basis of race,” but at a recent performance, Black spectators praised producers for creating a safe space. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/theater/slave-play-black-out-london.html