Category: Europe
Friday Briefing
New York Times Vladimir Putin’s threat to arm North Korea. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/briefing/russia-north-korea-arms.html
Read MoreHow Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Might Affect Europe’s Economy
New York Times Economists are debating what effect the singer’s sweep through Europe will have this summer as swarms of fans increase demand for hotels and services. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/business/taylor-swift-eras-tour-inflation-europe.html
Read MoreHow Britain’s Labour Party Became Electable Again
New York Times In less than five years, the opposition Labour Party has gone from massive defeat to the favorite to win next month’s election. How did they do it? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/21/world/europe/britain-center-labour-party.html
Read MorePutin Threatens to Arm North Korea Over Kyiv’s Strikes on Russian Soil
New York Times The Russian leader issued the warning at the end of a trip to Asia, during which he signed a mutual defense pact with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/world/asia/putin-north-korea-weapons.html
Read MoreFrench Business Leaders See Threat to Economy From Macron’s Opponents
New York Times Executives challenged the anti-immigration policies of the far-right candidate Jordan Bardella and spending plans by a left-wing coalition at a packed gathering in Paris. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/business/france-elections-economy.html
Read MoreAttack of Jewish Girl Spurs Tensions Over Antisemitism in France
New York Times The alleged rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl is inflaming an already tense and divisive situation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/world/europe/french-election-antisemitism-jews.html
Read MoreClimate Protesters Arrested After Spraying Stonehenge With Orange Paint
New York Times Two climate protesters sprayed the powder onto the ancient stones on Wednesday, as the Summer Solstice was to be celebrated at the English site, a popular destination on the longest day of the year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/world/europe/stonehenge-just-stop-oil-solstice.html
Read MoreBarbara Gladstone, 89, Dies; Art Dealer With a Personal Touch and Global Reach
New York Times An art world power, she represented more than 70 artists and estates and ran two large exhibition spaces in Manhattan as well as offshoots abroad. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/arts/barbara-gladstone-dead.html
Read MoreClearing a Final Hurdle, Dutch Leader Is Poised to Become NATO Chief
New York Times Mark Rutte, the Netherlands’ prime minister, is expected to be elected as the head of the military alliance after Romania’s candidate dropped out. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/world/europe/nato-secretary-general-rutte.html
Read MoreEuropean Sanctions Target Russian Liquefied Natural Gas for First Time
New York Times The European Union will impose economic penalties targeting some shipments of Russian natural gas, hoping to deprive Moscow of income. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/business/europe-sanctions-russia-natural-gas.html
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