Europe – Page 359 – Prologue Journal

3 Sumptuous Palaces to Explore on Your Spanish Vacation

New York Times The storied Alba family has thrown open the doors of its art-filled homes in Madrid, Seville and Salamanca, inviting visitors inside for a taste of a bygone era. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/travel/spain-alba-palaces.html

Hundreds of Flights in Germany Canceled Because of Snow and Ice

New York Times About 500 flights were canceled on Wednesday at Germany’s largest airport because of severe weather, the airport said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/europe/germany-flights-canceled-weather.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times U.S. attacks in Yemen. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/briefing/yemen-attacks-trump-zelensky-davos.html

Why Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives Have Splintered Into Factions

New York Times The biggest challenge to Britain’s prime minister comes from his own divided party, which is triggering resignations and a mutiny over immigration. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/europe/sunak-parliament-conservatives-five-families.html

Senate Advances Stopgap Bill to Avert a Partial Shutdown

New York Times The lopsided vote reflected broad backing for the measure in the Senate. It faces a more fraught reception in the House, where hard-right Republicans are opposed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/16/world/europe/senate-government-shutdown-bill.html

Macron Vows to Break France’s Taboos and Fight the Far Right

New York Times The president also said during a televised appearance he would fight to the last to prevent the far-right leader Marine Le Pen from succeeding him. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/16/world/europe/macron-france-taboos.html

Biden Invites Congressional Leaders to White House to Discuss Aid to Ukraine

New York Times President Biden’s request for $61 billion in military assistance for Ukraine has been held up by a dispute with Republicans on Capitol Hill. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/16/us/politics/biden-congressional-leaders-ukraine.html

Was Bobi Really the World’s Oldest Dog? His Guinness Record Is in Doubt.

New York Times His owner’s claim that Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal, was more than 31 drew skepticism. His title is on hold pending an investigation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/16/world/europe/worlds-oldest-dog-bobi.html

Three Myths Around the U.K.’s Rwanda Plan for Asylum Seekers

New York Times The British government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Africa is back in Parliament this week. Here’s a guide to some of the difficult realities behind the issue. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/16/world/europe/uk-rwanda-asylum.html

Zelensky Lands in Davos to Pitch a Peace Plan Russia Already Rejected

New York Times In Switzerland, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is pushing an initiative called the Peace Formula, which dozens of countries have backed. Moscow, however, has dismissed the terms. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/16/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-davos-switzerland-peace.html