Europe – Page 152 – Prologue Journal

Search Underway in Greece for British TV Doctor Michael Mosley

New York Times Mr. Mosely, a popular science journalist, disappeared while on a walk on the Greek island of Symi. He was last seen at a bus stop on Wednesday afternoon. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/06/world/europe/michael-mosley-missing-greece-new.html

Have Wine for Breakfast, Put On a 51-Pound Suit and Get to the Battlefield

New York Times Greek soldiers recreated ancient life conditions in a study to determine if the Dendra panoply, armor used by the Mycenaeans some 3,500 years ago, could stand up to combat. Study authors found it did. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/06/science/ancient-greek-armor-marines-study.html

Wiener Festwochen Says ‘No Excuses Anymore’ for Inequality

New York Times In Vienna, a series of concerts and summits will highlight women and nonbinary composers, as well as the dominance of the dead, white, male canon. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/06/arts/music/wiener-festwochen-gender-inequality-classical-music.html

A Ukrainian City Becomes a Target of a New Russian Offensive

New York Times Residents of Sumy, in northeastern Ukraine, repelled Moscow’s forces in 2022. Now, after months of punishing airstrikes, Ukrainian officials say the Kremlin is preparing a new offensive. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/06/world/europe/ukraine-war-russia-sumy.html

Train Crash in Czech Republic Kills 4, Injures More Than 20

New York Times The passenger train was traveling overnight when it hit a freight train. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/06/world/europe/czech-train-crash.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times War in Sudan caused the world’s largest displacement crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/06/briefing/sudan-war-israel-influence.html

Biden Will Link Fight for Ukraine With Allied Effort on D-Day

New York Times President Biden sees similar principles at stake in both conflicts: the defense of freedom and a rules-based international order. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/06/world/europe/biden-dday-ukraine-russia.html

D-Day at 80

New York Times This anniversary of World War II’s pivotal battle has a somber tone, as the event disappears from living memory and extremism again threatens Europe. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/06/world/europe/dday-80th-anniversary-veterans-remember.html

Bertien van Manen, a Roving Photographer of Daily Life, Dies at 89

New York Times Inspired by Robert Frank’s book “The Americans,” she traveled to China, Russia and the coal mines of Kentucky to capture intimate glimpses of everyday routines. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/arts/bertien-van-manen-dead.html

A Russian American Is Sentenced in Russia Over Social Media Posts

New York Times The latest detention of an American national in Russia has renewed fears that the Kremlin is seeking to use U.S. citizens as bargaining chips. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/world/europe/russian-american-sentenced-social-media.html