Europe – Page 283 – Prologue Journal

At Venice Biennale, a Conservative Polish Painter Stages an Unpopular Rebellion

New York Times Poland’s right-wing government tapped the artist Ignacy Czwartos for the Venice Biennale before it was voted out of office. The new government canceled his show, but he is staging it anyway. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/arts/design/venice-biennale-poland.html

Worried About Trump’s Support for Ukraine, Eastern Europe Tries Outreach

New York Times A gathering of officials from Lithuania and Ukraine and supporters of Donald J. Trump highlights growing efforts to get on the good side of the former U.S. president in case he is elected again. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/world/europe/trump-ukraine-eastern-europe.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times Israel strikes Iran. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/briefing/israel-iran-strike-trump-jury.html

Nicola Sturgeon’s Husband Charged in Embezzlement Case in Scotland

New York Times Peter Murrell was charged in connection with embezzlement of funds from the Scottish National Party, which his wife once led and where he held a senior role. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/nicola-sturgeon-husband-embezzlement-scotland.html

Scotland Pauses Gender Medications for Minors

New York Times The change followed a sweeping review by England’s National Health Service that found “remarkably weak” evidence for youth gender treatments. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/health/scotland-pauses-hormones-puberty-blockers-transgender.html

Amsterdam’s Latest Effort to Fight Excessive Tourism: No New Hotels

New York Times The city wants no more than 20 million hotel stays annually. The measure is one of multiple efforts to control the flow of visitors. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/amsterdam-tourism-hotel-stop.html

Prince Harry Now Officially Resident in U.S., Documents Show

New York Times For years, Harry and his wife, Meghan, have considered California home. This week, he updated his residency in a corporate filing. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/prince-harry-us-residence.html

Croatia’s Election Result Makes a Far-Right Party a Possible Kingmaker

New York Times The Homeland Movement came third in parliamentary elections, setting itself up as a possible partner for the ruling conservatives, who failed to achieve a majority. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/croatia-election-far-right.html

Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia

New York Times The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to Ukraine by trying to blow up military infrastructure. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/germany-russia-spying-arrests.html

3 Reasons This Obscure Country Is a Top ISIS Recruiting Ground

New York Times Hundreds of Tajik men have joined an Islamic State affiliate, analysts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/isis-k-tajikistan.html