Europe – Page 153 – Prologue Journal

Slovak Prime Minister Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Assassination Attempt

New York Times Robert Fico said in a video address that he hoped to return to work in the coming weeks. He blamed the political opposition for the attack, a notion that the parties have strongly denied. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/world/europe/slovakia-prime-minister-robert-fico-speech.html

A Cease-Fire in Gaza Might Be the Easy Part. Fulfilling It Will Be Harder.

New York Times The proposal backed by President Biden is deeply political and aims at stopping the war at least for now. But Israel rejects a permanent cease-fire and Hamas has its own reasons for reluctance. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/world/europe/israel-gaza-cease-fire-negotiations.html

London Hospitals Face Major Disruptions After Cyberattack

New York Times A system used by several major London hospitals was targeted in a ransomware cyberattack, forcing the cancellation of services and the diversion of patients. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/world/europe/london-hospitals-cyberattack.html

Pro Skier and Partner Fall to Their Deaths in the Italian Alps

New York Times Jean Daniel Pession, a speed skier on the World Cup circuit, and his girlfriend, Elisa Arlian, fell more than 2,000 feet. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/world/europe/skiers-dead-mountain-italy.html

Collectors Line Up in London as King Charles Bank Notes Are Released

New York Times A steady stream of people lined up at the Bank of England on Wednesday to get what they hoped would be collector’s items: the first bank notes featuring the portrait of King Charles III. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/world/europe/king-charles-bank-notes-uk.html

How Electric Car Batteries Might Aid the Grid (and Win Over Drivers)

New York Times Automakers are exploring energy storage as a way to help utilities and save customers money, turning an expensive component into an industry asset. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/business/energy-environment/electric-car-batteries-grid.html

Far-Right Politician Attacked With Box Cutter in Germany

New York Times The authorities said the attack did not appear to be targeted. But it came days after members of an anti-Islam group were stabbed in the same city, raising fears about violence before E.U. elections. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/world/europe/heinrich-koch-far-right-boxcutter-attack.html

It’s Wedding Season: Here Come the Owls

New York Times What better way to deliver the rings to the bride and groom? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/world/europe/owls-at-weddings.html

As Ukraine’s Summer Starts With Blackouts, Worries Over Winter Begin

New York Times Recent rolling power outages have raised alarm about what will happen when cold weather arrives and energy consumption goes even higher. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/world/europe/ukraine-energy-blackouts-summer-i.html

The D-Day Battle France Chose to Forget. Until Now.

New York Times Far from Normandy’s beaches, French paratroopers and resistance members fought a rear-guard action to keep the Nazis at bay. But its tragic end had made it a battle to forget. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/world/europe/dday-france-resistance-wwii.html