Europe – Page 140 – Prologue Journal

What to Know About the Sunken Sicily Yacht’s Missing Passengers, Including Mike Lynch

New York Times Mr. Lynch, the former chief executive of the software firm Autonomy, who was acquitted on fraud charges in June, was with friends and family when the yacht went down in a severe storm. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/business/dealbook/sicily-yacht-sinks-missing-passengers.html

Europe Slashes Tariffs for Tesla Vehicles Made in China

New York Times The European Commission will charge the U.S. automaker an additional duty of 9 percent, much lower than tariffs levied on its Chinese peers for electric vehicles imported to Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/business/tesla-electric-vehicle-tariffs-china.html

Greenpeace Tries a Novel Tactic in Lawsuit Over Dakota Access Pipeline

New York Times The environmental group, which is being sued by the pipeline company in North Dakota, threatened to use new European rules to try to limit potential damages. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/climate/greenpeace-dakota-access-lawsuit-slapp.html

Divers Search Bayesian for Mike Lynch and 5 Others Lost in Sicily Yacht Sinking

New York Times Divers have been searching the hull of the Bayesian for passengers including the British entrepreneur Mike Lynch. Witnesses said it was hit by a waterspout during a storm off Sicily. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/world/europe/bayesian-yacht-sinks-sicily-mike-lynch.html

Search Resumes for Mike Lynch and 5 Others Lost in Yacht Sinking

Zelensky Says Ukraine Now Controls About 480 Square Miles of Russian Territory

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine seized on the incursion’s success to press allies to lift a longtime restriction: the use of Western-supplied long-range weapons against Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-incursion-zelensky.html

5 Breakout Artists at the Salzburg Festival

New York Times The Salzburg Festival is synonymous with excellence and fame. But it’s also a place where artists on the cusp of stardom can shine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/arts/music/5-breakouts-from-salzburg-festival.html

5 Breakout Artists at the Salzburg Festival

Barcelona Confronts Mass Tourism

New York Times This summer, thousands of local protesters in the Spanish city denounced overtourism. With more crowds expected for the America’s Cup, we visited the areas where tensions are highest. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/travel/overtourism-barcelona.html

War Is Draining Ukraine’s Male-Dominated Work Force. Enter the Women.

New York Times More and more women are replacing men mobilized in the army. But there are not enough of them to make up for the labor shortage affecting the economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/20/world/europe/ukraine-women-workforce-war.html