Europe – Page 282 – Prologue Journal

Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold

New York Times The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why antidoping regulators chose not to intervene. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/asia/chinese-swimmers-doping-olympics.html

Do Tanks Have a Place in 21st-Century Warfare?

New York Times As explosive drones gain battlefield prominence, even the mighty U.S. Abrams tank is increasingly vulnerable. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/europe/tanks-ukraine-drones-abrams.html

The Crookie Delights Paris

New York Times Stéphane Louvard married one of his signature croissants with a chocolate chip cookie to come up with the “crookie.” After a slow start, his creation took off after it became a TikTok phenomenon. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/europe/france-crookie-croissant-cookie.html

Arrests of Europeans for Aiding Russia Raise Fears of Kremlin’s Reach

New York Times A string of arrests, including two Poles accused of attacking a Navalny aide and a third for ties to a possible plot against Ukraine’s president, have amplified worries of Russian infiltration. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/europe/russia-zelensky-navalny-poland-arrests.html

Battle of the Beaches: Greece Has New Plan to Keep Its Coasts Pristine

New York Times The government has pledged to crack down on rapid development, and on seaside businesses seeking to take advantage of a tourist boom. But some residents and conservationists are unimpressed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/europe/greece-beaches-tourists.html

Mariinsky Dancers Barred From Youth Ballet Gala in New York

New York Times Two dancers from the Russian company were set to perform at a benefit for a prestigious competition for young dancers, but they were sidelined after protests by pro-Ukrainian activists. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/arts/dance/mariinsky-dancers-barred-youth-america-grand-prix.html

Scotland Made Big Climate Pledges. Now They’re ‘Out of Reach.’

New York Times Despite significant progress, Scotland was falling short on cutting vehicle emissions, switching to heat pumps and even restoring peatland, the government said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/climate/scotland-climate-target-scrapped.html

Ukrainians Wait, Nervously, to See if U.S. Will Provide Critical Aid

New York Times From the battlefield to battered cities, soldiers and civilians are counting on Congress to approve $60 billion in military support. Without it, Ukrainian officials say, its prospects in the war are grim. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/europe/ukraine-aid-congress.html

Venice Biennale: The Vatican Transforms a Prison Into a Gallery

New York Times For its offering at this year’s Venice Biennale, the Holy See chose an unusual venue: the Giudecca women’s prison. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/arts/design/vatican-pavilion-womens-prison.html

Why Don’t More People Resent Manchester City?

New York Times Out of the Champions League but on top of the Premier League, Manchester City shows that it takes more than trophies to make a villain. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/europe/premier-league-man-city.html