Category: Europe
As Ukraine Rebuilds Its Identity, Folk Songs Are the New Cool
New York Times Faced with Russia’s efforts to erase Ukrainian culture, people have embraced traditional music as a way to reconnect with their past and affirm their identity. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/arts/music/ukraine-folk-music.html
Read MoreWednesday Briefing
New York Times Narendra Modi’s election setback in India. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/briefing/india-elections-ukraine-damage.html
Read MoreNo Arrest in Prisoner Manhunt in France, Weeks After Deadly Ambush
New York Times The aftermath of a brazen attack on a prison convoy has raised uncomfortable questions for France’s justice system. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/world/europe/france-prisoner-manhunt.html
Read MoreAmanda Knox Set to Appear in Italy for Slander Retrial
New York Times The American, who spent several years in jail but was exonerated in 2015 of the killing of her housemate in Italy, will defend herself against a charge related to the case. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/world/europe/amanda-knox-italy-slander-case.html
Read MoreEurope Has Fallen Behind the U.S. and China. Can It Catch Up?
New York Times A “competitiveness crisis” is raising alarms for officials and business leaders in the European Union, where investment, income and productivity are lagging. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/business/economy/europe-economy-competitiveness.html
Read MoreE.C.B. Is Likely to Leapfrog the Fed on Interest Rate Cuts
New York Times With eurozone inflation falling, the European Central Bank has signaled it is ready to lower rates this week, diverging from the U.S. Federal Reserve. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/05/business/european-central-bank-interest-rates.html
Read MoreRishi Sunak and Keir Starmer Clash in U.K. Election Debate
New York Times Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, fighting to narrow a substantial polling gap, adopted an aggressive approach against his Labour Party opponent, Keir Starmer. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/04/world/europe/sunak-starmer-britain-prime-minister-debate.html
Read MoreRob Burrow, Rugby Star and A.L.S. Campaigner, Dies at 41
New York Times The “Mighty Atom” enjoyed a glittering professional career in Britain before gaining more acclaim for his charity efforts after a diagnosis of motor neuron disease. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/04/sports/rob-burrow-dead.html
Read MoreNonny Hogrogian Dies at 92; Infused Her Illustrations With Old-World Wonder
New York Times A two-time Caldecott Medal winner, she brought multiculturalism to children’s books by drawing on her Armenian heritage. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/04/books/nonny-hogrogian-dead.html
Read MoreUkraine Strikes Into Russia With Western Weapons, Official Says
New York Times The official said Ukraine had destroyed missile launchers in the Russian region of Belgorod using an American-made rocket system. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/04/world/europe/ukraine-strikes-russia-western-weapons.html
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