Tag: Europe
How ‘Lord of the Rings’ Inspires Italy’s Giorgia Meloni
But for Ms. Meloni, all of those took a back shelf to “The Lord of the Rings.” She…
Biden Paints Russia as a Threat to the World in U.N. Speech
President Biden used his first speech at the United Nations since the invasion of Ukraine to accuse one…
How a Looming Oil Ban Could Devastate a Small Italian City
Like thousands of Sicilians who live near Priolo Gargallo, part of an industrial petrochemical hub on this island’s…
Germany, Facing Energy Crisis, Gives Nuclear Another Look
LANDSHUT, Germany — When Angela Merkel pulled the plug on nuclear power after the Fukushima meltdown, she set…
When Home Is a Ferry Ship: An Influx From Ukraine Strains Europe
The duty-free shop on Deck 7 of the Isabelle has been turned into a storage locker and pantry,…
How Heat Waves are Changing Tourism in Europe
It was the middle of July, peak summer travel season, and the news from Europe wasn’t looking good:…
Biden Administration’s Bid to Cap Russia Oil Prices Faces Resistance
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration’s push to form an international buyers’ cartel to cap the price of Russian…
A Polish Priest’s War Against Abortion Focuses on Helping Single Mothers
SZCZECIN, Poland — Abortion has been banned in Poland for 29 years, but that has done little to…
Germans Tip-Toe Up the Path to Energy Savings
AUGSBURG, Germany — Wolfgang Hübschle went into city government expecting a simple life, planning things like traditional festivals…
Crops ‘Stored Everywhere’: Ukraine’s Harvest Piles Up
A small army of combine harvesters rolled across an endless farm field on a recent afternoon in western…
Draghi’s Fall Reverberates Beyond Italy
ROME — Just over a month ago, Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy boarded an overnight train with…
Italy’s President Accepts Draghi Resignation, Calling for New Elections
ROME — Italy’s president on Thursday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi, dissolved Parliament and called…