Category: Europe
UK Expands Sanctions List to Target Russia’s Weapons Suppliers
New York Times New measures announced Tuesday will affect businesses in Turkey, Dubai and Iran, as well as individuals that Britain says have supplied weaponry or components needed to sustain Russia’s war in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/uk-russia-sanctions.html
Read MoreWildfires and Deadly Floods Hit Europe
New York Times The extreme weather across the continent this summer has destroyed huge amounts of land, forced many to evacuate, and in some cases caused deaths. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/flood-wildfires-rain-weather.html
Read MoreSwiss Museum Cashier Pockets Over $1 Million in Yearslong Scam
New York Times A ticket seller at an art museum in Switzerland spent more than a decade skimming cash. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/arts/design/switzerland-museum-cashier-theft.html
Read MoreBritish Museum Stabbing: Man Wounded
New York Times The stabbing outside the popular tourist attraction appeared to be an isolated incident, the police said. A suspect has been arrested. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/british-museum-stabbing-uk.html
Read MoreTurbulent Waters: How the Black Sea Became a Hot Spot in the War
New York Times The Black Sea, a largely overlooked part of the war in Ukraine, is suddenly a cauldron of military and geopolitical tensions. The region is deeply important to both Moscow and the West. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/black-sea-russia-ukraine.html
Read MoreIn County Donegal, Ireland, a Tiny Inn Offers a Hyper-Local Travel Experience
New York Times Breac House is among the many establishments in County Donegal whose owners rely on regional talent and resources, resulting in a local, yet contemporary, take on accommodation, food and design. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/travel/donegal-county-ireland.html
Read MoreIreland Says Goodbye to Sinéad O’Connor
New York Times In the coastal town of Bray, south of Dublin, the site of Ms. O’Connor’s last Irish home, mourners prepared to pay their last respects to the singer. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/world/europe/sinead-oconnor-funeral-ireland.html
Read MoreYour Tuesday Briefing
New York Times Upheaval in the Chinese military. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/08/briefing/chinese-military-niger-ukraine.html
Read MoreUkraine Says Russian Missiles Struck Town of Pokrovsk, Killing 5
New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/07/world/europe/russia-missile-strikes-ukraine-pokrovsk.html
Read MoreForeign Ministers of China and Russia Confer Phone After Jeddah Talks
New York Times China underscored its desire to “actively promote” efforts to end the war in Ukraine “on any multilateral occasion.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/07/world/europe/china-russia-saudi-summit.html
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