Europe – Page 293 – Prologue Journal

NATO Wants to Show Support for Ukraine, but Only So Much

New York Times Admitting Kyiv is a nonstarter as long as the war with Russia is raging. But the member nations want to show they are supporting Ukraine “for the long haul.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/europe/ukraine-nato-stoltenberg-russia.html

Finland School Shooting’s Motive Was Bullying, Police Say

New York Times The police said the motive emerged during interviews with the student, who after the shooting also threatened students heading to another school. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/europe/finland-school-shootings-motive-bullying.html

How an Editors’ Note Fueled Another Kate Conspiracy Theory

New York Times A routine Getty Images caption beside the Princess of Wales’s cancer announcement has fanned disinformation about her. Researchers say there is no evidence that the video is fake. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/europe/kate-middleton-video-getty-conspiracy.html

Denmark Closes Shipping Lane Over Risk of Accidental Missile Launch

New York Times The military said the missile malfunctioned during a test aboard a warship, and there was a possibility it could fly a short distance, but no risk of the warhead exploding. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/europe/denmark-shipping-lane-missile-malfunction.html

Venice to Charge Day Trippers an Entry Fee to Discourage Overcrowding

New York Times Starting this month, tourists intending to visit the city on busy dates will be required to register on a website, and those coming for a single day will have to pay a little over $5. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/europe/venice-entry-fee.html

For Sale: One Huge Drawing, Maybe by Michelangelo

New York Times Former owners of the Renaissance artist’s villa want to sell a sketch once on a kitchen wall. But scholars are divided over whether Michelangelo actually drew it. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/arts/design/michelangelo-villa-drawing-for-sale.html

After Terrorist Attack in Russia, Tajik Migrants Endure a Crackdown

New York Times The main suspects in a deadly assault near Moscow were from Tajikistan. Now many other Tajiks, who fill jobs in Russia’s wartime economy, are being deported and harassed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/europe/russia-tajiks-terrorist-attack.html

Bologna Looks to the Leaning Tower of Pisa for Tips to Stop Garisenda’s Tilt

New York Times Bologna is looking to Pisa, home of the most famous leaning tower, for help keeping its own tipping tower upright. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/europe/bologna-pisa-leaning-tower-italy.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Ukraine expands its draft. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/briefing/ukraine-draft-taiwan-earthquake-gaza.html

How a Violin Maker’s Dreams Came True in Cremona, Italy

New York Times As a teenager, Ayoung An decided to become a violin maker. Her journey eventually took her to Cremona, Italy, a famed hub for masters like Antonio Stradivari. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/arts/violin-italy-antonio-stradivari-ayoung-an.html