Europe – Page 166 – Prologue Journal

At Least 6 Killed at a Senior Home in Croatia

New York Times President Zoran Milanovic called for stricter gun control after an attack that shook Croatia, where mass killings are rare. A suspect was arrested nearby. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/world/europe/croatia-senior-home-shooting.html

Russia Sentences Alsu Kurmasheva, American Editor, to a Penal Colony

New York Times Ms. Kurmasheva, a Russian American working for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, had been charged in relation to an antiwar book she edited. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/world/europe/alsu-kurmasheva-sentence-russia.html

Ukraine Strikes Debt Restructuring Deal With Creditors

New York Times The deal with private bondholders will help preserve Kyiv’s limited state budget, which is crucial to fund its military. An agreement to suspend debt payments was to expire on Aug. 1. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/world/europe/ukraine-debt-deal.html

Ukraine Strikes Debt Restructuring Deal With Creditors

Paul Watson, Anti-Whaling Activist, Is Detained in Greenland

New York Times Mr. Watson, the founder of the conservation group Sea Shepherd, was arrested when his boat docked in Nuuk. He could face extradition to Japan. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/world/europe/paul-watson-whaling-arrest-greenland.html

Biden Shepherded Europe on Ukraine and NATO. What Happens Now?

New York Times President Biden’s stance on Ukraine was shaped by a deep commitment to America’s trans-Atlantic alliance. Some Europeans fear he may be among the last of his kind. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/world/europe/biden-ukraine-nato.html

Taking the Night Train From Berlin to Paris

New York Times Comfort was at times questionable and the food so-so, but for everyone on board, the trip was an experience unto itself. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/travel/night-trains-berlin-paris.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/briefing/biden-election-kamala-harris.html

World Leaders React to Biden Campaign Decision

New York Times Foreign leaders did not wade into the turmoil of U.S. politics, opting instead for statements of empathy for a leader who reached the pinnacle of power only to find it necessary to bow out. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/21/world/europe/biden-election-world-leaders-reaction.html

Soho Waiters Race Keeps London Servers on Their Toes

New York Times Waiters in London competed in an annual footrace designed to test their mettle, their coordination and their skill as servers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/21/world/europe/soho-london-waiters-race.html