Europe – Page 543 – Prologue Journal

An Art-Filled Swiss Idyll in Lausanne and the Joux Valley

New York Times Breathtaking modern architecture, museums dedicated to watch-making, and bucolic views from a train window await visitors willing to venture beyond Switzerland’s major cities. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/10/travel/switzerland-lausanne-joux-valley-museums-watches.html

Your Monday Briefing

New York Times A setback in Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/10/briefing/ukraine-nato-yellen-china.html

BBC Suspends Male Staff Member After Report of Payments for Sexual Images

New York Times A report in The Sun newspaper said that an unnamed male presenter at the BBC had paid tens of thousands of pounds to a teenager in exchange for “sexually explicit photographs.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/europe/bbc-presenter-suspended-teenager-pictures.html

Pope Francis Names 21 New Cardinals, With a Focus Beyond Europe

New York Times In choosing men from around the world for the college that will elect his successor, the pontiff aimed to reflect “the universality of the church.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/europe/pope-francis-cardinals.html

Ukraine Celebrates Return of Azov Commanders Held as Prisoners of War

New York Times Five members of the regiment returned home from Turkey to a heroes’ welcome on Saturday. The Kremlin accused Ankara of violating the terms of the deal that freed them. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/europe/ukraine-war-prisoners-azov.html

Ukraine Celebrates Return of Azov Commanders Held as Prisoners of War

In Line? Online? Either Way, a Ticket to Frustration for Pantheon Tourists

New York Times There is now a 5 euro fee to get into one of Italy’s most popular sites, but the process has been bewildering for some, and there are fears the system could be abused. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/europe/italy-pantheon-tickets.html

Another Generation of Riots in France, as Seen From Clichy-Sous-Bois

New York Times France spent billions of euros to revive poor areas after the protests that ignited in Clichy-sous-Bois in 2005. Amid another outpouring of rage, people want to know what went wrong. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/europe/this-paris-suburb-burned-before-has-anything-changed.html

NATO Tries to Remember What It Means to Fight a European War

New York Times Supporting Ukraine and clarifying its relationship with the alliance will be a dominant theme at an upcoming summit. But NATO’s efforts to strengthen its own defenses along its eastern flank will also be key. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/09/world/europe/nato-germany-lithuania-russia-ukraine-war.html

What You Need to Know About the Dutch Government Collapse

New York Times The coalition parties couldn’t come to an agreement on the country’s migration policy. What were they fighting over and what comes next? https://www.nytimes.com/article/netherlands-government-collapse-explained-mark-rutte.html