Europe – Page 72 – Prologue Journal

Friday Briefing

New York Times The final night of the Democratic National Convention. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/23/briefing/kamala-harris-ukraine-yacht.html

Volcano Erupts Near Fishing Town in Iceland

New York Times The latest eruption, the sixth since December, is part of increased volcanic activity that began in 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/iceland-volcano-eruption.html

What I’m reading: A ‘Book of the Century’ I’d Somehow Missed

New York Times “The Last Samurai,” which has nothing to do with the Tom Cruise movie of the same name, is as good as everyone says. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/interpreter-books-last-samurai.html

Russia Opens New Cases Against Journalists Who Covered Ukrainian Incursion

New York Times Moscow said it was investigating three more reporters, including a CNN correspondent, who crossed into Russian territory to cover the fighting. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/russia-journalists-ukraine-incursion.html

Ukraine Cites Modi Visit as the Fruit of an Emerging Diplomatic Push

New York Times Officials say efforts to engage neutral nations like India along with the military incursion into Russia will strengthen Ukraine’s hand in any peace talks. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/ukraine-india-modi-diplomacy.html

TikTok Cucumber Salad Trend Sets Off Shortage in Iceland Groceries

New York Times Icelandic cooks, eager to try the latest social media trend, are amused and a little surprised by their empty produce aisles. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/cucumber-iceland-tiktok-trend.html

Germany’s Aid to Ukraine Comes Under New Strain

New York Times With a budget shortfall for 2025 and evidence mounting that Ukraine blew up natural-gas pipelines between Germany and Russia, German aid to Ukraine is under pressure. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/germany-ukraine-aid-scholz.html

Mike Lynch, Tech Mogul Acquitted of Fraud, Dies at 59

New York Times The British entrepreneur, who was found not guilty of fraud charges in the sale of his company to Hewlett-Packard, was celebrating his acquittal when his yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily in a storm. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/business/dealbook/mike-lynch-dead-tech-mogul.html

Russia Pushes Forward in Ukraine’s East as Kursk Offensive Slows

New York Times The Ukrainians must defend a critical front in their country’s east, including the city of Pokrovsk, while trying to press forward in western Russia. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-kursk-incursion-pokrovsk.html

Sarajevo Film Festival, Born in War, Turns 30

New York Times The Sarajevo Film Festival, now 30 years old, grew out of underground screenings during the siege of the city. Those roots still define the event’s character. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/movies/sarajevo-film-festival.html