Europe – Page 251 – Prologue Journal

Divisions Set to Deepen in Georgia After Foreign Influence Law Passes

New York Times Many Georgians see restrictions on organizations that receive international funding as a sign their country is moving away from the West and toward a Russia they abhor. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/world/europe/georgia-protests-russia.html

A Border Runs Through Their Families. Now It’s a Front Line.

New York Times In northeastern Ukraine, and in the part of Russia it touches, the war strains the emotions of people with relatives, and family histories, that span both sides. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/world/europe/russia-ukraine-border.html

So Close to Sicily, So Far From the Crowds

New York Times Pantelleria is a seductive idyll of mud baths, romantic ruins and secluded swimming coves. It’s also rocky and wind-whipped, making it quieter than its big-sister island next door. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/travel/pantelleria-italy-island.html

What to Do in Paris and France to Escape the Olympics

New York Times Even if you’re visiting for the Games, you may want to take a cultural break like a local. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/arts/olympics-paris-things-to-do-france.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times We’re covering closing arguments in Donald Trump’s trial and Election Day in South Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/briefing/trump-trial-rafah-south-africa.html

Hold the French Fries! Paris Olympics Chart a New Gastronomic Course.

New York Times The environment will come first as France tries to revitalize the global image of its cuisine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/world/europe/olympics-food-french-cuisine.html

Georgia’s Ruling Party Secures a Contentious Foreign-Agent Law

New York Times The Parliament, controlled by the Georgian Dream party, overrode a presidential veto of a bill critics say could undermine the country’s efforts to join the European Union. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/world/europe/georgia-foreign-agents-law-passes.html

Pope Apologizes After Reports That He Used Offensive Word Referring to Gay Men

New York Times Francis’ remark, referring to gay men, came during what was supposed to be a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops last week. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/world/europe/pope-apology-slang-gay-men.html

Calls Mount to Let Ukraine Strike Russia With Western Weapons

New York Times The U.S. and other allies have banned Ukraine from firing Western weapons into Russia. Kyiv says that has handcuffed its ability to prevent cross-border attacks. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/world/europe/ukraine-weapons-russia.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times We’re covering Israel’s offensive in Rafah and the death toll from the Papua New Guinea landslide. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/briefing/rafah-airstrike-papua-new-guinea-china-clean-energy.html