Europe – Page 538 – Prologue Journal

Can He Fix ‘Palace of Scaffolding’ in Time for Belgium’s 200th Birthday?

New York Times For an architect trying to renovate his beloved but crumbling Palace of Justice in Brussels, once the largest building in the world, the design challenges pale compared with the political ones. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/09/world/europe/brussels-palace-of-justice.html

Ischia: The Chic Italian Island Neighboring Capri

New York Times The Italian island, long in the shadow of its fashionable neighbor, Capri, is newly chic, but remains deeply authentic, with rocky harbors more likely to dock fishing boats than megayachts. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/09/travel/ischia-italy.html

Your Friday Briefing

New York Times Federal charges against Donald Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/09/briefing/trump-indictment-rishi-sunak-beige-flags.html

Ukraine Attacks Russian Positions as Signs of Counteroffensive Grow

New York Times The assaults, with Western tanks and armored vehicles, appear to mark a long-awaited counteroffensive that Ukraine hopes will retake territory and shore up allies’ resolve to keep supplying weapons. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/world/europe/ukraine-offensive-russia.html

Zelensky Visits Kherson, and Russia Shells Flooded City

New York Times President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to the city of Kherson, trying to rally rescue crews. Russian forces shelled the city not long after his visit. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/world/europe/zelensky-ukraine-flood-dam-russia.html

How Phone Messages Sped the Fall of President Milo Djukanovic in Montenegro

New York Times Evidence found in encrypted messages helped speed the fall of Milo Djukanovic in Montenegro. His successor, Jakov Milatovic, says he plans to clean up the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/world/europe/montenegro-president-djukanovic-messages.html

Kherson is hit by Russian shelling hours after a Zelensky visit.

New York Times Ukraine’s interior ministry said that eight people were injured in an attack near an evacuation point where medics, emergency workers and rescue teams have been gathering. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/world/europe/kherson-russian-shelling.html

Wildfire Smoke From Canada Is Expected to Reach Norway

New York Times Scientists in Norway have observed the effects of the fires, some of which have been burning for weeks. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/world/europe/canada-wildfires-smoke-norway.html

Ukraine Attacks in South, Part of What Russia Calls a Counteroffensive

New York Times A senior U.S. official said that fighting intensified overnight near Zaporizhzhia days after an attack farther east prompted claims the push had begun. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/world/europe/ukraine-counteroffensive-russia-war.html

Pope Francis Is Doing Well After Hernia Surgery, Vatican Says

New York Times The 86-year old pontiff had a peaceful night, and was alert and breathing on his own a day after he underwent surgery to treat a hernia, an official statement reported. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/world/europe/pope-francis-abdominal-surgery-recovery.html