Category: Europe
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
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreTwo 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
Read MoreGermany 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
Read MoreRussian 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
Read MoreBank 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
Read MoreGermany 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
Read MoreWindmill 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
Read MoreWednesday 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
Read MoreAmid 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
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