Category: Europe
In Former Soviet States, a Tug of War Between East and West
New York Times Geopolitical rivalry, intensified by fighting in Ukraine, is amplifying domestic struggles in countries like Georgia and Moldova whose people are split on which side to support. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/world/europe/in-former-soviet-states-a-tug-of-war-between-east-and-west.html
Read MoreSailing the Mediterranean on a 136-Passenger Windjammer
New York Times We checked out the 136-passenger Sea Cloud Spirit on a Mediterranean cruise. In this era of gargantuan ships, it’s elegant clipper design, wooden decks and relatively small size stands out. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/travel/mediterranean-windjammer-cruise.html
Read MoreMonday Briefing
New York Times South Africa rejects the party that ended apartheid. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/briefing/south-africa-mexico-election.html
Read MoreE.U. Elections Could Leave Hard Right Stumbling Over Its Own Decisions
New York Times Elections starting this week for the European Parliament could leave far-right parties with more power than ever, but also expose the fissures among them. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/world/europe/european-union-parliament-election-far-right.html
Read More46 Children Were Taken From Ukraine. Many Are Up for Adoption in Russia.
New York Times The New York Times traced how a web of officials and politicians aligned with President Vladimir V. Putin’s party carried out a campaign to permanently transfer Ukrainian children from Kherson. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/02/world/europe/ukraine-children-russia-war.html
Read More46 дітей були вивезені з України. Багатьох з них можуть усиновити в Росії.
New York Times Журналісти The New York Times відстежили, як ціла мережа посадовців та політиків, пов’язаних із партією президента Володимира Путіна, проводила кампанію з переміщення українських дітей. https://www.nytimes.com/uk/2024/06/02/world/europe/children-russia-war-ukrainian.html
Read More46 детей были вывезены из Украины. Многие из них могут быть усыновлены в России.
New York Times Журналисты The New York Times проследили, как целая сеть политиков и должностных лиц, связанных с партией президента Владимира Путина, провели кампанию по перемещению украинских детей из Херсона. https://www.nytimes.com/ru/2024/06/02/world/europe/ukraine-children-war-russian.html
Read MoreIn Singapore, China Warns U.S. While Zelensky Seeks Support
New York Times The annual Shangri-La Dialogue became a stage for competing demands on U.S. global power, including the war in Ukraine and tensions over Taiwan. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/02/world/asia/zelensky-singapore-ukraine-china.html
Read MoreAs Challenges Pile Up, a Spate of Summitry Spotlights Western Resolve
New York Times Wars in Ukraine and Gaza, along with Donald J. Trump’s candidacy, are testing the Western alliance. But starting with the 80th anniversary of D-Day this week, leaders have a rare opportunity to showcase unity. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/02/world/europe/dday-nato-summits-western-alliance.html
Read MoreNotre-Dame Rises Again … in Lego
New York Times With rose windows, bell towers and a central spire, this model of the famed Paris cathedral is all the hype among adult fans of Lego, known as AFOLs. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/01/world/europe/lego-notre-dame-cathedral.html
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