Europe – Page 22 – Prologue Journal

Costumes, Beers and Cheers: How Darts Became London’s Rowdiest Winter Party

New York Times The professional darts championships draw tens of thousands of raucous fans. The beer flows freely in the stands, but the competition is serious. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/world/europe/darts-championship-pdc-london.html

Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment

New York Times The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/world/europe/naples-italy-tourism-violence-unemployment.html

Debate Over U.S. Sanctions on Russia For Ukraine War Intensifies

New York Times The president-elect has said he will use sanctions sparingly while vowing to end the war in Ukraine, renewing questions over their efficacy. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/business/economy/russia-sanctions-ukraine.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times A deadly attack in New Orleans. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/briefing/new-orleans-attack-syria.html

Montenegro Shooting Kills 10, Including 2 Children, Officials Say

New York Times The authorities in the small Balkan country reported after a search that the gunman, whose rampage followed a bar fight, had been found dead. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/world/europe/montenegro-shooting.html

Why Did Ukraine Halt the Flow of Russia’s Natural Gas to Europe?

New York Times And why didn’t it cut off Russia’s natural gas earlier? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/world/europe/ukraine-russia-gas-europe-explained.html

Zelensky Expresses Hope for 2025, but Russia Presses On With Attacks

New York Times In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-zelensky.html

Passengers Say Turkish Airlines Flights Have Bedbugs

New York Times Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that the airline did not take action. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/travel/bedbugs-turkish-airlines-flights.html

At Trevi Fountain in Rome, Tourists’ Coins Go to Good Cause

New York Times Who gets to spend the millions of euros in change tossed into the Roman landmark? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/world/europe/rome-coins-trevi-fountain-caritas.html

Russia Suspends Flow of Natural Gas to Europe Through Ukraine

New York Times The Russian energy giant Gazprom announced the move early Wednesday. Ukraine had refused to renew an agreement that allowed for the transit of Russian gas through its territory. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/world/europe/russia-ukraine-natural-gas-europe.html