Europe – Page 108 – Prologue Journal

A Family Tour of Crete and Athens

New York Times On a family tour of Greece, the writer followed the small footsteps of some of ancient mythology’s biggest fans. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/travel/family-travel-athens-crete.html

Each Year Flying Ants Emerge Across the U.K. And Yes, They’re Annoying.

New York Times Winged ants emerge from the soil on hot summer days with one goal: find a mate — fast. These insects are annoying, but experts say they play a vital role in the environment. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/world/europe/flying-ant-day-uk.html

Monday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/briefing/trump-assassination-israel-strike.html

Euro 2024 Final: Spain Beats England to Claim Fourth Title

New York Times A 2-1 victory in the Euro 2024 final extended England’s suffering but crowned a generational star in Spain’s teenage forward, Lamine Yamal. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/world/europe/euro-2024-final-spain-lamine-yamal.html

Olympic Torch Reaches Paris in Elegant Style

New York Times The flame has been on a long journey since its arrival in May, but hopes that it would bring the country together have foundered on political division. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/world/europe/paris-olympics-torch-carrying.html

Catherine, Princess of Wales, in Purple, Is a Wimbledon Winner

New York Times In her second public appearance since her cancer diagnosis, the princess once again made a considered choice. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/style/princess-kate-middleton-wimbeldon-style.html

Kate, Princess of Wales, Plans to Attend Wimbledon Final

New York Times The princess has stepped back from the public eye since her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/world/europe/princess-kate-middleton-wimbledon.html

Kate, Princess of Wales, Plans to Attend Wimbledon Final

New York Times The princess has stepped back from the public eye since her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/world/europe/kate-princess-of-wales-wimbledon.html

From Exile in London, a Crime Novelist Works to Transform Russia

New York Times Boris Akunin, the creator of a hugely popular detective series, hopes that fomenting a vibrant Russian culture abroad might undermine President Vladimir V. Putin’s government at home. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/world/europe/russia-ukraine-boris-akunin-writers-exile.html

Are Games Like the Euro 2024 Final the Riskiest Gig in Music?

New York Times Performing before a major match like the Euro 2024 final offers priceless visibility, and the nonzero chance that you’ll be booed. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/world/europe/euro-2024-final-music-performer.html