Europe – Page 36 – Prologue Journal

Eurozone Inflation Slows to 1.8%, Bolstering Bets on Faster Rate Cuts

New York Times Investors now expect the European Central Bank to lower interest rates at its next meeting in October. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/01/business/eurozone-inflation-ecb-rate-cut.html

In a Shattered Ukrainian Town, a Long Battle Nears a Sudden End

New York Times The loss of Vuhledar, at the intersection of two fronts, would complicate the defense of a regional transit hub and strengthen Russian supply lines, Ukrainian soldiers say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/01/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-donetsk-vuhledar.html

An Oasis in England’s Troubled, Polarized Opera Landscape

New York Times The Glyndebourne Festival, which receives little government support, has been mostly immune from recent convulsions of the opera industry in Britain. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/01/arts/music/glyndebourne-british-opera-financing-crisis.html

Assange, in First Speech Since Release, Says He Was Jailed for Journalism

New York Times Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, said in public remarks in Strasbourg, France, that his imprisonment had set a dangerous precedent. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/01/world/europe/julian-assange-journalism-wikileaks.html

Tuesday Briefing: Israel Sends Troops Into Lebanon

New York Times Plus, creating fashion in prison. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/01/briefing/lebanon-israel-trump-coal-britain.html

A New Fine-Dining Restaurant in London, Staffed by Ex-Homeless People

New York Times In London’s upmarket Primrose Hill, a Michelin-starred chef is employing people on the edge of homelessness as chefs, wait staff and cocktail makers. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/01/world/europe/restaurant-london-homeless.html

Russia to Boost Defense Budget as Ukraine War Drags On

New York Times The Kremlin plans a 25 percent increase to more than $145 billion in 2025, a year in which it had intended to cut military spending. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/30/world/europe/russia-defense-budget-ukraine-war.html

Dozens Feared Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Canary Islands

New York Times At least nine people are known to have died in a sinking off the Canary Islands and 48 more are missing, the latest disaster on the perilous Atlantic crossing from West Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/30/world/europe/spain-migrant-ship-canary-islands.html

Zelensky Returns to Russian Strikes in Eastern Ukraine and Counterattacks in Kursk Region

New York Times Cities across Ukraine have suffered airstrikes in recent days, and Moscow is pressing a slow advance in the east. Kyiv has hit back against arms depots, trying to disrupt Russian logistics. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/30/world/europe/russia-attacks-east-ukraine-kursk.html

Le Pen and Her Party Go on Trial in France on E.U. Embezzlement Charges

New York Times Marine Le Pen and others are accused of using European funds for unrelated party expenses. The trial, expected to last two months, comes as her National Rally has gained more political sway. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/30/world/europe/le-pen-eu-france-embezzlement-trial.html