Europe – Page 358 – Prologue Journal

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Missile strikes by Iran. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/18/briefing/iran-strikes-gaza-hospital.html

Germany’s Economy Stalls Amid Falling Output and Political Bickering

New York Times The economy shrank last year and is not predicted to grow much in 2024. Farmers are angry, industrial output is falling and the government is bickering. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/18/world/europe/german-economy-standstill.html

King Charles’s Prostate Treatment Is Common Among Men His Age

New York Times When medicine does not ease an enlarged prostate, known also as BPH, a common surgery with few risks is often used. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/health/king-charles-prostate-bph-treatment.html

Sunak’s Rwanda Immigration Plan Passes Vote in U.K. Parliament

New York Times The British prime minister’s plan to send refugees to Rwanda passed a critical vote, but more hurdles lie ahead. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/europe/britain-immigration-vote-rwanda.html

Softer Penalty for Somali Leader’s Son After Fatal Crash Prompts Outrage in Turkey

New York Times After a crash that killed a motorcycle courier, a son of Somalia’s president faced prison. Now it will be a fine of about $900. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/europe/somalia-president-son-turkey-crash.html

Kate, Princess of Wales, Is in the Hospital After Abdominal Surgery

New York Times Kensington Palace said Catherine, the wife of Prince William, would not return to public duties until after Easter. Separately, King Charles will receive prostate treatment next week. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/europe/princess-kate-middleton-abdominal-surgery.html

In Norway, a Proposed Ban on Foreign Adoptions Rattles All Sides of a Heated Debate

New York Times A policy body recommended this week that the country halt all foreign adoptions amid allegations of stolen children, falsified paperwork and for-profit adoption schemes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/europe/foreign-adoptions-ban-norway-denmark.html

King Charles to Have ‘Corrective Procedure’ for Enlarged Prostate Next Week

New York Times The announcement from Buckingham Palace came shortly after the news that Catherine, Princess of Wales, had abdominal surgery on Tuesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/europe/king-charles-surgery-prostate.html

Kate, Princess of Wales, Is in the Hospital After Abdominal Surgery

New York Times Kensington Palace said Catherine, the wife of Prince William, would remain hospitalized for 10 days or more and not return to public duties until after Easter. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/europe/princess-wales-hospital-abdominal-surgery.html

Polish Truckers Lift Border Blockade With Ukraine

New York Times The suspension of the protest until March, while its leaders talk with the Polish government, promises some relief for Ukraine’s flagging economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/europe/ukraine-poland-truckers-blockade.html