Category: Europe
In Kosovo, Christian Converts Hope to Revive a Pre-Islamic Past
New York Times Christian converts in Kosovo, where the vast majority of people are Muslim, hope to revive a pre-Islamic past they see as a key to their European identity. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/04/world/europe/kosovo-albanians-christianity-islam.html
Read MoreIn France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns
New York Times Even quaint corners of the country are seeing a rise in drug violence and crime. Just ask the mayor of Morlaix, which has a population of about 15,000. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/04/world/europe/france-drugs-small-towns.html
Read MoreElon Musk Trolls Britain and Defends Tommy Robinson in Flurry of Social Media Posts
New York Times In a barrage of posts rife with misinformation, he revived questions about a child sex abuse scandal, vilified the prime minister and defended a jailed far-right agitator. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/world/europe/elon-musk-britain-social-media.html
Read MoreDavid Lodge, British Novelist Who Satirized Academic Life, Dies at 89
New York Times His 15 well-plotted novels teemed with romance and strange coincidence. An erudite literary critic with an ear for language, he also wrote a raft of nonfiction books. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/books/david-lodge-dead.html
Read MoreDinosaur Footprints Found in England by Quarry Workers
New York Times The prints were made by both long-necked sauropods and a predator, megalosaurus, and were found in one of the largest discoveries in decades. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/world/europe/dinosaur-footprints-quarry-uk.html
Read MoreHelp! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account
New York Times After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/travel/ryanair-flight-delay-compensation.html
Read MoreWhat to See on the West End This Winter
New York Times Some recommendations for visitors and residents who want to get the most from the city’s varied theater scene. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/theater/london-theater-whats-on.html
Read MoreFriday Briefing
New York Times The aftermath of a New Year’s attack in New Orleans. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/briefing/new-orleans-south-korea.html
Read MoreRosita Missoni, Who Turned Zigzag Sweaters Into High Fashion, Dies at 93
New York Times With colorful knitwear, she and her husband, Ottavio, built one of the world’s most recognizable brands, helping to make Milan a capital of “alta moda.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/fashion/rosita-missoni-dead.html
Read MoreCostumes, Beers and Cheers: How Darts Became London’s Rowdiest Winter Party
New York Times The professional darts championships draw tens of thousands of raucous fans. The beer flows freely in the stands, but the competition is serious. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/world/europe/darts-championship-pdc-london.html
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