Europe – Page 367 – Prologue Journal

Winter Storm Traps Hundreds of Motorists Overnight in Sweden

New York Times Truck drivers and other motorists were locked in blankets of snow on a major roadway overnight after nearly 10 inches of snow fell within 24 hours. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/world/europe/snow-storm-sweden-road.html

Why London’s Tube Is Shutting Down Next Week

New York Times Large strikes by workers on the London Underground are expected to cripple the capital’s transportation network for several days. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/world/europe/london-tube-strikes.html

Former Uffizi Director Eike Schmidt Toys With Running for Mayor of Florence

New York Times The museum’s former director, Eike Schmidt, is toying — somewhat mischievously — with entering the race to become Florence’s mayor. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/arts/design/eike-schmidt-uffizi-florence.html

A Trophy in Ruins: Evidence Grows That Russia Controls Marinka

New York Times Ukraine said it was defending territory behind the eastern frontline town. Its capture would be Russia’s most significant territorial advance in Ukraine in more than six months. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/world/europe/ukraine-war-marinka-russia.html

Putin’s Drive to Rewrite History Snares a Retired Lithuanian Judge

New York Times A few years ago, Kornelija Maceviciene ruled against Soviet officers for a brutal crackdown on pro-independence protesters in her country in 1991. That has made her a target for a Russian court. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/world/europe/putin-russia-lithuania-judge.html

In Europe, a Rail Renaissance is Underway

New York Times Amid concerns about climate change, demand for rail service is strong, and both governments and private investors are trying to keep up. Even Eurostar may see competition on its London-Paris route. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/travel/europe-new-trains.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times A deadly blast in Iran. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/briefing/iran-bombing-hamas-leader.html

Princess Mary of Denmark, Australia’s Homegrown Heroine

New York Times “I don’t recall wishing that one day I would be a princess,” Princess Mary told reporters. “I wanted to be a veterinarian.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/03/world/australia/denmark-princess-mary-queen.html

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Record Number of P.O.W.s

New York Times The exchange of prisoners was the first in months and came as both sides were engaged in an escalating cycle of air assaults. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/03/world/europe/ukraine-russia-prisoner-exchange.html

‘It’s State Propaganda’: Ukrainians Shun TV News as War Drags on

New York Times A government-approved news program intended to counter Russian disinformation and boost morale is coming under criticism for painting a rosy picture of the war. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/03/world/europe/ukraine-war-tv-news-telemarathon.html