Europe – Page 24 – Prologue Journal

Who Is Marc Fogel? The American Teacher Caught in a Global Power Struggle.

New York Times Mr. Fogel, who had lived and taught in many countries, including Russia for nine years, spent 3 ½ years in Russian custody for having cannabis for medical use, and is in poor health. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/world/europe/who-is-marc-fogel.html

Italian Police Arrest 181 in ‘Important Blow’ to Cosa Nostra

New York Times Scores of people suspected of being affiliated with the resurgent mob were arrested Tuesday during overnight raids in Palermo and the surrounding area. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/world/europe/italy-cosa-nostra-arrests.html

Maria Teresa Horta, the Last of Portugal’s ‘Three Marias,’ Dies at 87

New York Times The book on which she collaborated with two fellow feminists drew global attention to the repression of women under their country’s dictatorship. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/world/europe/maria-teresa-horta-dead.html

Ukrainian Lawmakers Approve Contentious Purchase of Nuclear Reactors

New York Times Opponents of the project say it is costly, will take far too long to strengthen Ukraine’s battered power supply and opens the door to corruption. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/world/europe/ukraine-nuclear-reactor-purchase.html

Pope Criticizes Trump’s Deportation of Migrants, Calling It a Violation of Dignity

New York Times In a letter to American bishops, Francis leveled unusually direct criticism at the administration on an issue he has made central to his papacy. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/world/europe/pope-trump-immigration-deportations.html

BP to ‘Reset’ Strategy After Pressure From Investors, C.E.O. Says

New York Times The energy giant was vague on details, but analysts say the changes will likely include less spending on renewable sources and a bigger investment in oil and natural gas production. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/business/bp-earnings-4q-2024.html

Vance, in First Foreign Speech, Tells Europe That U.S. Will Dominate A.I.

New York Times Speaking in Paris at an artificial intelligence summit, the vice president gave an America First vision of the technology — with the U.S. dominating the chips, the software and the rules. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/world/europe/vance-speech-paris-ai-summit.html

Luis Rubiales, Spain’s Former Top Soccer Official, Testifies About Kissing Star Player

New York Times Luis Rubiales said that when he kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the lips, it was just a sign of affection after the country’s national team had won the 2023 Women’s World Cup. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/world/europe/luis-rubiales-trial-spain-soccer-hermoso-kiss.html

Europe Vows to Respond to Trump’s Tariffs, but Holds Back on Details

New York Times European leaders have said that they will respond firmly to higher levies on steel and aluminum, but they have yet to say what that retaliation will look like. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/business/trump-tariffs-steel-european-union.html

Can European ‘Boots on the Ground’ Help Protect Ukraine’s Security?

New York Times Deterring Russia from re-invading Ukraine, once this war ends, could require 150,000 troops and American help with air cover, intelligence and missile defense, experts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/world/europe/ukraine-russia-trump.html