Europe – Page 28 – Prologue Journal

Silvio Berlusconi Died. But for Her, the ‘Bunga Bunga’ Scandal Lives On.

New York Times The woman at the center of revelations of bacchanals at the former Italian prime minister’s villa is still fighting a court case, and a negative public image, 14 years later. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/13/world/europe/berlusconi-bunga-bunga-scandal-italy.html

Alex Salmond, Scotland’s Former First Minister, Dies at 69

New York Times Mr. Salmond had led the Scottish National Party twice, guiding it from a fringe political group into a powerful electoral force in Britain. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/12/world/europe/alex-salmond-scotland-dies.html

Fitch Ratings Issues Warning About France’s Finances

New York Times A rating agency’s warning about the country’s ballooning debt comes as the prime minister tries to push an austerity budget through a divided Parliament. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/12/world/europe/france-budget-austerity-fitch-ratings.html

Canada Tightens Immigration Policy And Leaves Thousands in Limbo

New York Times Canada has long had one of the world’s most open immigration policies. Now, faced with a growing popular backlash, it’s changing the rules. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/12/world/canada/canada-immigration-policy.html

Rise of the Dragons: Fire-Breathing Drones Duel in Ukraine

New York Times Drones are getting another new twist: Soldiers attach canisters to them to create weapons capable of spitting out molten metal that burns at 4,400 degrees. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/12/world/europe/ukraine-russia-dragon-drones.html

Rare Northern Lights Animate Night Skies Around the Globe: Photos

New York Times An outburst from elevated solar activity created conditions on Thursday that kept people’s eyes glued to evening views all over the Northern Hemisphere. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/science/northern-lights-world-photos.html

Tesla Loses Court Battle in Swedish Labor Dispute

New York Times A district court ruled that Sweden’s constitution prevented it from taking a side in a labor dispute between Tesla and local unions that has dragged on for 11 months. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/business/tesla-sweden-labor-dispute.html

The Premier League’s Fight With Manchester City Won’t End Well for Anyone

New York Times A decision about rules that left both sides claiming victory revealed the broken reality of the world’s richest competition. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/world/europe/manchester-city-premier-league.html

Art Basel Paris: The History of Place Vendôme

New York Times The grand octagonal square will become an outdoor art gallery as part of the public programming for Art Basel Paris. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/arts/design/place-vendome-art-basel-paris.html

Ukrainian Journalist Viktoria Roshchina Dies in Russian Captivity, Ukraine Says

New York Times Viktoria Roshchina, a 27-year-old reporter, had been detained by the Russian authorities after reporting from occupied territories in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/world/europe/ukraine-journalist-viktoria-roshchina-dies-russia.html