Europe – Page 119 – Prologue Journal

Givenchy Appoints Sarah Burton as Creative Director

New York Times The British designer will be the second woman to oversee collections for the 72-year-old French brand. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/style/sarah-burton-givenchy-creative-director.html

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, Has Completed her Chemotherapy for Cancer

New York Times In a video message, Catherine said, “Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/europe/kate-middleton-cancer-free-chemotherapy.html

Russian Forces Capture 2 Villages in Eastern Ukraine, Analysis Shows

New York Times Russia appears to be trying to cut off Ukrainian soldiers around the strategic city of Pokrovsk, a focal point of the war in recent months. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/europe/russia-pokrovsk-ukraine.html

A Tug Between Russia and Europe Divides Montenegro

New York Times A fallout between former political allies in Montenegro has complicated the country’s efforts to join the European Union and curb pro-Russian influence. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/world/europe/montenegro-eu-russia.html

To Reverse Economic Decline, Europe Must Overhaul Its Strategy, Report Says

New York Times Europe, facing a shrinking share of the global economy, needs to increase its spending on tech and defense, according to a long-awaited report from Mario Draghi. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/business/europe-economy-competitiveness.html

British Country House Hotels, Without the Folderol

New York Times The Pig boutique hotels offer a casual take on the country house experience, with local food and muddy boots. They’ve just opened two new spots in the Cotswolds. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/travel/pig-hotels-english-country-house.html

After a Century and a Half in Sweden, Finnish Skulls Return Home

New York Times Dozens of skulls exhumed in Finland in the 19th century and taken to Sweden by scientists who wanted to study their racial characteristics were reburied in Finnish soil on Sunday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/08/world/europe/finland-sweden-skulls.html

Greece to Restrict Cruise Ships and Tourist Homes on Busy Islands

New York Times In a country where vacationers are a keystone of the economy, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is embracing a European trend toward tighter tourism regulation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/08/world/europe/greece-cruise-ships-tourists-islands.html

Struggling to Stem Extremism, Tajikistan Hunts Beards and Head Scarves

New York Times After Tajiks were charged with a deadly attack in Moscow, the country has cracked down on signs of Islam. But experts say it’s not addressing the causes of terrorism. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/08/world/europe/tajikistan-extremism-beards-head-scarves.html

Spy Chiefs of the C.I.A. and MI6 Convene, on a Couch and for a Crowd

New York Times Appearing together publicly for the first time in the history of their agencies, the heads of the U.S. and British intelligence services discussed Ukraine’s incursion into Russia and the war in Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/07/world/europe/cia-mi6-russia-ukraine.html