Europe – Page 250 – Prologue Journal

Ukraine Warns of Deepening Russian Threat in the North

New York Times Analysts say an offensive in the Kharkiv or Sumy regions could stretch Ukrainian troops to the breaking point and allow Moscow to punch through. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/world/europe/ukraine-russia-offensive-north.html

Trading Art for Politics, Former Uffizi Chief Runs for Mayor of Florence

New York Times Eike Schmidt, the former director of the Uffizi Galleries, is facing an uphill battle in his bid to become mayor, but he’s counting on his cultural clout to win. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/arts/design/eike-schmidt-florence-mayor-uffizi.html

Spain Approves Amnesty Law on 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum

New York Times The measure has divided Spain in recent months, and opponents vowed to keep trying to block it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/world/europe/spain-catalonia-independence-amnesty.html

India’s Election Is the ‘Talk of the Town’ in Its Diaspora

New York Times The number of Indians abroad is small relative to the country’s population. Indian political parties want their support anyway. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/world/asia/india-election-diaspora-expats.html

‘Not Everything Was Bad’: Saluting the Mercedes of Eastern Europe and a Communist Past

New York Times A festival of classic cars from the communist era brings out some nostalgia in eastern Germany for pre-unification days, although the abuses that occurred behind the Iron Curtain aren’t forgotten. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/world/europe/east-german-cars-pirna-germany.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Good morning. We’re covering a push to allow U.S. weapons in strikes within Russia as well as New Delhi’s record heat. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/briefing/ukraine-russia-new-delhi-heat-gaza.html

What Does the ICJ Ruling on Israel’s Military Offensive in Rafah Mean?

New York Times There is a substantial consensus among legal experts that Israel cannot continue its current Rafah offensive without violating the court’s order. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/30/world/europe/icj-israel-rafah-offensive-explained.html

Person Is Killed in Running Jet Engine at Amsterdam Airport

New York Times It was not immediately clear how the person ended up in the engine at Schiphol Airport on Wednesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/world/europe/klm-engine-death-amsterdam-airport.html

Blinken Hints U.S. May Accept Ukrainian Strikes in Russia With American Arms

New York Times Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken made his remarks after some European leaders called on President Biden to lift the restrictions he has imposed on Ukraine’s use of U.S. weapons. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/world/europe/blinken-ukraine-weapons-russia.html

Iceland Volcano Erupts, Spewing Lava 150 Feet Into the Air

New York Times Guests staying at the Blue Lagoon spa and surrounding hotels were ordered to evacuate hours before the eruption occurred. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/world/europe/iceland-volcano-erupts-grindavik.html