Europe – Page 248 – Prologue Journal

The Very Online Afterlife of Franz Kafka

New York Times One hundred years after his death, the Czech writer circulates as a pop idol of digital alienation. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/01/arts/franz-kafka-tiktok-centennial.html

She’s 98, and Walked Past Corpses to Escape Russian Attacks

New York Times “If only everything would stop,” said Lidiia Lomikovska, who walked to safety after her town was attacked. But for civilians in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, it is not stopping. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/01/world/europe/ukraine-donetsk-civilians.html

Russia Bombards Ukraine with Missiles, Ukraine Says

New York Times The large-scale air assault appeared to be targeting western Ukraine, including places near borders with NATO allies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/01/world/europe/russia-ukraine-air-attacks.html

Real Madrid vs. UEFA Is the Champions League’s Most Bitter Rivalry

New York Times No club has won European soccer’s richest prize more than Real Madrid, but its recent dominance has been accompanied by a bruising fight over the tournament’s future. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/01/world/europe/real-madrid-uefa-champions-league.html

Scandals and Missteps Slow Momentum of Germany’s Far Right

New York Times The Alternative for Germany party remains strong, but a growing pushback at home and abroad may be blunting its surge. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/01/world/europe/germany-afd-far-right-scandal.html

How Rhubarb Conquered Germany, Then the World

New York Times A tongue-twisting rap by a Berlin duo has spotlighted Germans’ love of their springtime produce. Now if only they could find a rhyme for asparagus. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/01/world/europe/germany-rhubarb-rap.html

Borussia Dortmund Deal with Weapons Maker Rheinmetall Stirs Debate in Germany

New York Times For some fans of Borussia Dortmund, an advertising deal with Rheinmetall, a major arms manufacturer, has overshadowed the run-up to the Champions League final on Saturday. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/01/business/dortmund-rheinmetall-sponsorship.html

Six Injured in Stabbing in Germany

New York Times A police officer and an anti-Islamist activist were among the victims, according to the authorities, who have not released information on a motive. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/31/world/europe/activist-officer-stabbing-germany.html

Blinken Hints U.S. May Allow Ukraine Greater Latitude to Strike in Russia

New York Times The U.S. secretary of state suggested that Ukraine’s use of American-supplied arms could expand beyond the current limitation to strikes in the Kharkiv area. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/31/world/europe/ukraine-weapons-united-states-blinken.html

Greece Is Betting Big on Liquefied Natural Gas From the U.S.

New York Times Even as it pivots to solar and wind for itself, Greece aims to become a natural gas supplier across Europe. Among its strongest backers is the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/31/climate/greece-europe-natural-gas-lng.html