Europe – Page 510 – Prologue Journal

British Museum Fires Worker Accused of Stealing Gold and Gems

New York Times The museum said that it had dismissed a worker accused of taking the items, some thousands of years old, from a storeroom. The police are investigating. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/arts/design/british-museum-theft.html

In Test of Ukraine’s New Black Sea Corridor, Cargo Ship Travels From Odesa

New York Times Kyiv is aiming to resume traffic to its seaports despite Russia’s threats to ships moving to and from Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/world/europe/odesa-cargo-ship-black-sea-ukraine.html

Two American Tourists Caught Sleeping in the Eiffel Tower

New York Times The two men posed no threat and were handed over to the police, officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/world/europe/us-tourists-eiffel-tower.html

Germany Takes Step Toward Legalizing Marijuana

New York Times The government signed off on legislation that would allow adults to buy and possess small amounts of cannabis. Parliament still needs to approve the measure. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/world/europe/germany-legal-marijuana.html

Russian Drones Attack Ukrainian Port on Danube River

New York Times Russian drones hit the port of Reni and damaged warehouses used to export grain, Ukrainian officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/world/europe/russia-drone-attack-danube-port-ukraine.html

Bank of Ireland Glitch Creates Brief Illusion of Free Money

New York Times Some A.T.M.s around the country attracted long lines — and a police presence — after customers were apparently allowed to transfer money they did not have. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/world/europe/bank-ireland-technical-glitch.html

Germany Government Approves Plan to Legalize Some Marijuana Use

New York Times Germany’s federal cabinet signed off on legalization legislation, but the plan was weaker than the government’s initial proposal. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/world/europe/germany-government-approves-plan-to-legalize-some-marijuana-use.html

Windmill Made Famous in ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ Is for Sale in England

New York Times The property, which was the home of Dick Van Dyke’s character in the 1968 film, is listed for 9 million pounds, or $11.4 million. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/world/europe/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-windmill-sale.html

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Donald Trump’s response to another criminal indictment. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/briefing/trump-trauma-ukraine-china-economic.html

Amid Attacks, Ukraine’s Grain Exports Get a Lifeline From Romania

New York Times A 40-mile channel, best known outside shipping circles as a magnet for bird watchers, is now a crucial route allowing Ukrainian grain to reach the sea, protected by a NATO umbrella. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/16/world/europe/ukraine-romania-danube-shipping.html