Europe – Page 232 – Prologue Journal

Euro 2024: Georgia Falls to Turkey in Thrilling Debut

New York Times The opposition in Georgia accused the government of cozying up to Russia. Can playing in the Euros make the nation feel more like a part of Europe? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/world/europe/georgia-euro-2024.html

The Sisters Who Turned a Sondheim Flop Into a Tony Winner

New York Times Maria and Sonia Friedman discussed their long history with “Merrily We Roll Along,” after a bittersweet Tony Awards. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/theater/maria-sonia-friedman-merrily.html

Putin Will Head to North Korea as Ukraine War Redefines Ties With Kim

New York Times President Vladimir V. Putin’s military needs have prompted the Kremlin to strengthen ties with the authoritarian government of Kim Jong-un, which is well stocked in munitions. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/world/europe/putin-north-korea-kim.html

How to Make Thrilling Theater About Climate Change Negotiations

New York Times A new play from the writers of “The Jungle” dramatizes the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, a landmark climate agreement preceded by years of arguments over its wording. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/theater/kyoto-royal-shakespeare-company.html

In Ukraine, Narrowing Press Freedoms Cause Growing Concern

New York Times Journalists say they are subject to increasing restrictions and pressure from the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky, adding that the measures go beyond wartime security needs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/world/europe/ukraine-press-freedom.html

Biking Through Southern France, and History

New York Times The Canal du Midi traverses the Occitanie region and gives cyclists of all skill levels access to parts of France that are rich in lore, yet sometimes passed over by visitors. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/travel/biking-france-canal-du-midi.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Israel’s prime minister dissolved his war cabinet. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/briefing/israel-cabinet-putin-north-korea.html

What Weapons Is North Korea Accused of Supplying to Russia?

New York Times Moscow needs conventional arms like artillery shells and missiles that North Korea could provide to give it an edge in its war of attrition in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/world/europe/russia-north-korea-weapons-ukraine.html

Turning Against Orban, Peter Magyar Soars in Hungary

New York Times Peter Magyar, a conservative who was once a well-connected figure in the Fidesz party of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has become an unexpected leader of the country’s opposition. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/world/europe/hungary-magyar-orban.html

Ukraine’s Soldiers Cheer National Soccer Team in Euro 2024

New York Times Soldiers huddled in a bunker with soft drinks and chips to watch Ukraine face Romania, only to suffer heartbreak. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/world/europe/ukraine-romania-soccer-euro-2024.html